scholarly journals TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE DURING THE ENERGY TRANSITION

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 805-836 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard van der Meijden ◽  
Sjak Smulders
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Technological Change ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Peak Oil ◽  
Nonrenewable Resource ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Speed Up

The energy transition from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources has important consequences for technological change and resource extraction. We examine these consequences by incorporating a nonrenewable resource and an alternative energy source in a market economy model of endogenous growth through expanding varieties. During the energy transition, technological progress is nonmonotonic over time: It declines initially, starts increasing when the economy approaches the regime shift, and jumps down once the resource stock is exhausted. A moment of peak-oil does no longer necessarily occur, and simultaneous use of the resource and the alternative energy source will take place if the return to innovation becomes too low. Subsidies to research and development (R&D) and to renewables production speed up the energy transition, whereas a tax on fossil fuels postpones the switch to renewable energy.

scholarly journals Natural Gas as a Key Alternative Energy Source in Sustainable Renewable Energy Transition: A Mini Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norsyahida Mohammad ◽  
Waznatol Widad Mohamad Ishak ◽  
Siti Indati Mustapa ◽  
Bamidele Victor Ayodele
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Energy Structure ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Sustainable Renewable Energy

Energy security and sustainability are undeniably the main concerns in combatting climate change. While an immediate call for all-green and renewable energy seems to be impossible due to huge financial implications and inadequate supporting energy structure, an alternative to fossil fuels needs to be established. Natural gas, a naturally occurring fossil gas is a cleaner energy source option compared to other fossil fuels such as coal, bitumen, and diesel. Natural gas makes the best fit for a sustainable renewable energy transition in any country around the globe due to its competitiveness towards other fossil fuels such as coal and its ability to aid the integration of renewables. This review highlights the technological pathways of utilizing natural gas in a transition to sustainable renewable energy systems, with a focus on the natural gas components and resources point of view for ASEAN member states (AMS). Policies that support the development of natural gas as a key alternative energy source in sustainable renewable energy transition would also be reviewed. This review aims to provide a thorough guide to researchers, stakeholders, and policymakers to construct and support efficient, reliable, affordable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly energy systems utilizing the abundant inexpensive natural gas.

Conceptual Design of an Energy Harvesting Accessory for Road Vehicles

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerardo Hurtado Hurtado ◽  
José Antonio Romero Navarrete
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Conceptual Design ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Residual Energy ◽  
Road Vehicles ◽  
The Road ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Electromagnetic Generator

The use of transportation residual energy can represent an alternative energy source to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. In specific economic environments, in which the road conditions are not good, the vibration of the vehicles’ masses, represent a potential enormous source for such alternative energy source. In this paper, the conceptual design of an energy-harvesting accessory to be installed in existing suspensions of vehicles, is presented. The principles of operation include an electromagnetic generator, a rectifier and a battery. Validation of the proposed accessory is made through simulation that indicates the feasibility of this device.

scholarly journals Pump Loss Estimation in Experimental Gas Hydrate Creation Site

2020 ◽  
Vol 328 ◽  
pp. 03003
Author(s):  
Peter Durcansky ◽  
Milan Malcho ◽  
Richard Lenhard ◽  
Juraj Drga
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Gas Hydrates ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Main Part ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Gas Storage ◽  
Experimental Equipment ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Current State

Gas hydrates are considered a global phenomenon that, as an unconventional fossil fuel, can be an alternative energy source for the future. Hydrates form spontaneously in permafrosts and marine sediments, where the conditions for their formation are naturally suitable - low temperature and high pressure. The energy of hydrates could replace or supplement the most commonly used fossil fuels today. Hydrates are also an advantageous solution to the problem of natural gas storage. The main part of the experimental equipment operated is a pump, which generates the pressure energy needed to form hydrates. The article deals with the assessment of the effectiveness of the current state and the estimation of losses in the pipelines of the facility.

scholarly journals Wood Fuel: An Alternative Energy Source for Agribusiness and Industry

1981 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
Glenn C. W. Ames ◽  
Harold O. Baxter
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Prices ◽  
Wood Fuel ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Backup System ◽  
Competitive Price ◽  
Wood Residues ◽  
Whole Tree

Wood fuel is becoming increasingly more important as an alternate energy source because of price and shortages of fossil fuels. Furthermore, energy prices are expected to continue to rise in future years (U.S. Dept. of Energy, pp. 56–72). As a result, agribusiness firms in the Southeast are investigating the feasibility, of utilizing wood residues or whole tree green chips for their fuel supply. Some industries may continue to rely partially on their present gas- or oil-fired systems and add a wood-fired boiler as a backup system. The availability of wood as an industrial fuel at a competitive price is one of the major concerns of these firms.

scholarly journals Consumer Willingness to Pay for Attributes of Alternative Energy Sources in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-34
Author(s):  
Mahmuna Ifat ◽  
Burcu Adiguzel Mercangoz ◽  
Huang Hui
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
Energy Access ◽  
Sustainable Living ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Potential Alternative ◽  
Energy Products

Consistent and inexpensive energy access is pivotal for human development and sustainable living standard. Pakistan is facing a huge gap in the demand and supply of energy which is brewing since 2007. This study analysed the factor influencing the households’ willingness to pay for the alternative energy source. Using a world bank data, collected from 8500 households our study presented the findings of the ordered logit model. Our results indicate that there exists a positive willingness to pay for energy alternatives for socio-economic characteristics and energy attributes. Besides, it indicates the affordability and cost-saving factor of potential alternative significantly influence the WTP for the alternative energy source. We suggested the policymakers to make policies to encourage the invention of the affordable energy products that result in reliable and long-running energy alternatives. Similarly, the financial assistance in the form of easily accessible loans, subsidies, and attractive instalments for the energy products.

Analysis and prospects of using alternative motor fuels in road transport

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Energy Crisis ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Alternative Energy Source ◽  
Alternative Energy Sources ◽  
Motor Fuels

The article considers the existing alternative motor fuels and energy sources that can be used in power power plants of road transport, formulated the requirements for promising energy sources (renewable and non-renewable), as well as the prospects for the use of alternative energy sources to create traction in road transport. Keywords road transport; internal combustion engine; alternative motor fuels; alternative energy source; ecological compatibility; energy crisis

Alternative Energy Source for Heating System of Woodworking Enterprise

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olena Savchenko ◽  
◽  
Vasyl Zhelykh ◽  
Yurii Yurkevych ◽  
Khrystyna Kozak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Source ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Heating System ◽  
Alternative Energy Source
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