The impossible energy trinity: Energy security, sustainability, and sovereignty in cross-border electricity systems

P Thaler, B Hofmann - Political Geography, 2022 - Elsevier
The article explores energy policy tradeoffs faced by states that expand renewable electricity
production and are part of cross-border electricity systems. We develop the concept of an …

Parameter optimization decision framework for transient process of a pumped storage hydropower system

X Lan, N Gu, M Egusquiza, L Lei, Y Zhou… - Energy Conversion and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The construction of Pumped Storage Hydropower Systems (PSHSs) has
significance for improving the renewable energy accommodation capacity and meeting the …

A sco** review of barriers to investment in climate change solutions

S Hafner, O James, A Jones - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
The finance sector has engaged with policy development processes associated with climate
solutions for well over a decade, with the aim of overcoming barriers to investment. In this …

Direct approach to optimize PID controller parameters of hydropower plants

X Yu, X Yang, C Yu, J Zhang, Y Tian - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
As a core component of hydroturbine regulating systems (HTRS), a PID controller is
essential to ensure system stability and regulate quality, although its parameter selection …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental study of pressure pulsation in a large-scale hydropower plant with Francis turbine units and a common penstock

R Jamali, A Sohani, K Hemmatpour, M Behrang… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
As a limiting factor in power generation, especially in part-loads, turbulence is considered an
important phenomenon in hydropower plants. In this study, the pressure pulsation …

A simulation and risk assessment framework for water-energy-environment nexus: A case study in the city cluster along the middle reach of the Yangtze River, China

H Liu, X Zhang, L Deng, Y Zhao, S Tao, H Jia… - Science of The Total …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the Anthropocene, there is a strong interlinkage among water, energy, and the
environment. The water-energy-environment nexus (WEEN) has been vigorously advocated …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental life cycle assessment of glycerine production: Energy transition from natural gas to biomass

A Ghannadzadeh, AH Tarighaleslami - Sustainable Energy Technologies …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper presents the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a glycerine production process as
one of the most energy-intensive chemical processes. The utilisation of biomass as a …

Energy transitions in western european countries: regulation comparative analysis

F Cucchiella, A Condemi, M Rotilio, V Annibaldi - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Shifting from fossil to renewable energy sources is a major global challenge, and in this
context, the European Union has promoted sustainable and environmentally friendly growth …

Guidance on subsidy strategies for optimum life cycle cost in government-owned and-operated assembly occupancy buildings in Kuwait

AA AlAnzi, RI Bourisli, SR AlKhaled - Sustainable Energy Technologies …, 2024 - Elsevier
The challenging problem of energy subsidies and tariff policy is compounded in regions with
hot climates, heavily subsidized energy, and lax energy regulations. Across the MENA …

Sustainable Optimization for China's Hydropower Project Investment Portfolio Using Multiobjective Decision Analysis

L Gan, P Jiang, X Chen, L Hu - Mathematical Problems in …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The development of renewable energy becomes increasingly important because of
exhaustion of fossil energy. Hydropower is one of the most important ways to generate …