Energy Policy Developments and Financial Assessment: Analyzing Recent Changes, Trends, and Investment Opportunities in the Energy Sector
Welcome to our comprehensive collection of articles that delve into the intricate and multifaceted realm of energy economics, policy, and sustainability. In a world where the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions is paramount, these studies offer valuable insights, analysis, and perspectives that shape our understanding of the complex energy landscape.
The first set of studies examines the intersection of energy projects and environmental priorities. From the intricacies of near-zero emission energy projects to the coupling of island tourism carbon emissions with sustainable resource development, these articles shed light on the challenges and opportunities in aligning energy initiatives with environmental sustainability.
Moving into the financial realm, our collection explores the economic aspects and investment opportunities within the energy market. It delves into the role of capital markets in renewable energy consumption and carbon emissions in developing countries. The intricate tapestry of green economics is unraveled, mapping the nexus between CO2 emissions, economic growth, and renewable energy investments. On a household level, the studies investigate the influence of inward remittances on households' cooking fuel choices, as well as the economic feasibility of load-shifting strategies using battery energy storage systems. The German energy transition serves as a case study, highlighting the complex challenges and lessons learned across various sectors.
Meanwhile, in the context of district heating systems, the collection explores the potential for energy efficiency, cost savings, and emission reductions through demand response and peak power limiting. Fuel cell hybrid systems and the pursuit of carbon neutrality in India are also examined, offering techno-economic assessments and wavelet quantile correlation perspectives. Normative expectations of government in the context of industry decarbonization, urban cooking energy choices, and governmental support scenarios for renewable energy plants are explored in depth.
Beyond economics, the collection delves into the relationship between renewable energy consumption, international tourism, trade openness, innovation, and carbon emissions on a global scale. It also assesses the sustainability and resilience of energy supply chains, particularly in developing economies, through the lenses of Triple Bottom Line and UN SDGs. Social impacts of energy resource planning, stakeholder dynamics in low-carbon energy transitions, and barriers to blockchain-based decentralization in energy trading are also analyzed.
This collection represents a diverse and comprehensive exploration of the energy landscape, highlighting the interconnectedness of economics, policy, sustainability, and technology. These studies collectively contribute to our understanding of the complex challenges and opportunities in shaping a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
Edited by
Dr.-Ing. Paris A. Fokaides(School of Engineering, Frederick University, Cyprus)