Evaluating the Interplay of Community Behaviour and Microgrid Design Through Optimisation Modelling in Local Energy Markets

This paper introduces an innovative method for integrating social dynamics into the design of community microgrids using Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP). Traditional microgrid optimisations frequently overlook the intricate interactions between socio-economic factors and technical performance. Their proposed methodology addresses this gap by incorporating a Social Capital Index (SCI) to guide the selection of Business Model Archetypes (BMAs), ensuring that microgrid designs not only meet technical specifications but also resonate with community values and behaviours.

The authors introduce and apply socially focused Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the impact of microgrid operations on community engagement, equity, and governance. The effectiveness …

Energy Sector Sentiment Post U.S. Election

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in November’s election holds the potential to substantially upend domestic energy policy.

An at least partial repeal of the inflation reduction act, new import tariffs and a push for domestic energy – all of which feature on Trump’s policy card – could all change the US energy landscape in the coming months.

But what do US energy professionals really think? And how are organizations responding to the prospect of another Trump term? Exclusive new research, conducted by Reuters Events, has found out.

Learn how:
– President-elect Trump’s victory has elicited an overall positive response from the …

Carbon Dioxide Removal Offtakes Report 2024

The comprehensive analysis found in the report provides crucial insights into a rapidly evolving CDR industry, highlighting key trends, market dynamics, and future projections that are essential for stakeholders in the field.

The report reveals a significant growth trajectory for the CDR market, showcasing how CO2 Removal Certificate (CORC) retirements have increased dramatically in recent years. It delves into the geographical distribution of CDR projects, emphasizing the dominant roles played by the Americas and EMEA regions. Notably, EMEA buyers are increasingly favoring long-term offtake agreements, which contrasts with trends observed in other regions. The report also examines the concentration of …

Energy Parks: A New Strategy To Meet Rising Electricity Demand

As we seek to clean up our electricity supply and leverage zero-emission electricity to cut climate pollution from buildings, transportation and industry, we need to think outside the box to reach the speed and scale our times demand. This report explores a solution to meet rising electricity demand that can be deployed quickly and affordably: Energy parks. Energy parks integrate multiple renewable energy source and storage solutions like batteries, and potentially co-locate with electricity consumers such as factories or data centers, all connected to the grid at a single point. They do this to speed up development, share costly onsite …

Renewable Energy Trends, Edition 2: Site Selection for Solar

Explore the latest trends in solar energy siting, analyzing challenges like shrinking site availability, reduced parcel sizes, and declining feeder capacities. This report highlights a nationwide 21.9% drop in suitable sites and state-level data revealing key opportunities, as well as predictive data for next year. Developers can learn strategies to overcome obstacles, pinpoint optimal sites, and adapt to a competitive market. Stay ahead in the clean energy transition with data-driven insights.

The race to scale renewable energy development continues to accelerate, with solar energy at the forefront of the transition to a cleaner future. This report is part of a …

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam can Generate Sustainable Hydropower

Optimizing hydropower generation from the Nile upstream mega-dams during prolonged droughts while minimizing the downstream water deficit is the cornerstone in resolving the ongoing major water conflict in the Eastern Nile River Basin. A decade of negotiation and mediation has been unsuccessful, mainly due to the hydraulic uncertainties associated with operating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam during prolonged droughts. Based on the negotiation outcomes, we provide comprehensive assessments of the efficiency of multiple drought-mitigation policies for the impact of dam operation. Our results suggest it can generate almost optimal hydropower without a noticeable downstream deficit during wet, average, and temporary …

The Role of Regional Grid Connectivity and Cooperation for Decarbonisation: A Case Study of South and South East Asia

As the share of renewable energy expands, cooperation at a wider level is required. In South Asia (SA) and Southeast Asia (SEA), cross-border power trade already exists. Both regions are moving toward high levels of integration. Sub-regional and interregional interconnections and regional cooperation can help reduce the use of fossil fuels and increase the absorption of renewable power in power systems. Using optimization models for the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) countries, the article demonstrates significant CO2 savings (403 million tonnes) resulting from the renewable Energy (RE) potential of Bhutan, India, and Nepal, meeting the required electricity demand for GDP growth. In South …

Hydrogen Shot: Water Electrolysis Technology Assessment

In June 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the first of a series of department wide Energy Earthshots™ designed to accelerate breakthroughs of more abundant, affordable, and reliable clean energy solutions within the decade. The Hydrogen Shot™ seeks to reduce the cost of clean hydrogen (H2) production to $1 per 1 kilogram in 1 decade (“1 1 1”). As one in a series of Hydrogen Shot reports and assessments, this report, Hydrogen Shot: Water Electrolysis Technology Assessment, focuses primarily on current electrolyzer status and research, development, and demonstration needs to achieve $1/kg H2 based on current information and analysis. …

Residential Solar-Adopter Income and Demographic Trends: 2024 Update

The report describes income, demographic, and other socio-economic trends among U.S. residential rooftop solar adopters. The report is based on address-level data for roughly 4.1 million residential rooftop solar systems installed through 2023, representing 87% of all U.S. systems. With its unique size, geographic scope, and level of detail, this report is intended to serve as a foundational reference document for policy-makers, industry stakeholders, and researchers. …

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Roadmap Implementation Framework

An interagency team led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge Roadmap Implementation Framework in November 2024. The Implementation Framework highlights current Federal agency capabilities and programs aligned with the actions called out in the SAF Grand Challenge Roadmap and identifies existing gaps where additional effort, public-private partnerships, and support will be needed to meet the goals set forth in the SAF Grand Challenge.

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge, launched in 2021, is a government-wide strategy, …