scholarly journals Energy-Efficient Products and Competitiveness in the Manufacturing Sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Giacomo Di Foggia
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Electrical Equipment ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Strategic Analysis ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Competitive Structure

Transition to a low-carbon, energy-efficient economy presents an opportunity to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of manufacturing firms. The integration of energy-efficiency solutions into products resembles the concept of servitization that is now a lever for product competitiveness and, in turn, business performance. Based on empirical data from 293 manufacturers of electrical equipment or machinery and equipment, this paper analyzes the relation between energy-efficiency servitization capacity and performance using two structural equation models. To test the mediating role of servitization capacity, the first model uses strategic analysis of competitive structure to predict business performance, while the second model uses knowledge of the regulatory framework. Results suggest that both strategic analysis of competitive structure and knowledge of the regulatory framework positively influence performance via improving servitization capacity. With demand for new energy-efficient products expected to increase, products with a reduced energy footprint and energy-management services are needed for industrial processes to contribute to decarbonizing the economy.

scholarly journals Use of innovative low carbon materials for sustainable energy-efficient housing in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-15
Author(s):  
Albert Abiodun Olotuah ◽  
Ayobami Margaret Olotuah ◽  
Abiodun Olukayode Olotuah
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Carbon Materials ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Embodied Energy ◽  
Supplementary Cementitious Materials ◽  
Housing Construction ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Palm Oil Fuel Ash ◽  
Concrete Production

Sustainable energy-efficient housing is environmentally-conscious housing. Energy efficient houses consume less energy while maintaining or improving the comfort conditions of occupants. This paper examines low carbon initiatives in housing construction in Nigeria based on the use of stabilized soil blocks, solid interlocking blocks, and supplementary cementitious materials such as fly ash, rice husk ash, palm oil fuel ash, and their various combinations in concrete production as low carbon materials. These are materials readily available in Nigeria and can be useful for sustainable housing construction. Their use is for the purpose of reducing embodied energy in construction of houses and reduction of operational energy in housing use. Owing to the poor state of energy generation and transmission in Nigeria energy efficiency measures are imperative to reduce the energy required in houses. The paper thus affirms the need to adopt energy efficiency strategies in housing in order to achieve eco-friendly and sustainable environment in Nigeria.

Energy efficiency in housing and socio-economic development in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 238-243
Author(s):  
Albert Olotuah A ◽  
Rukayyatu Tukur B ◽  
Kingsley Dimuna O ◽  
Abiodun Olotuah O ◽  
Olutunde Adesiji S ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Electricity Supply ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Energy Efficient Buildings ◽  
Socio Economic Development

Energy efficient houses consume less energy while maintaining or improving the comfort conditions of occupants. Energy efficient buildings result in less environmental impact and are economically and environmentally sustainable. Residential buildings account for the majority of electricity consumption in Nigeria. Because of the poor state of energy generation and transmission in Nigeria energy efficiency measures are necessary to reduce the energy required in houses. This would substantially reduce the dependence on the grid electricity supply. Energy efficient buildings have tremendous benefits in social, economic, and environmental terms. In economic terms the production of energy-efficient buildings result in growing market demand with higher quality and innovative buildings, and in social terms it leads to improved urban space and local climate, and liveable buildings. Energy efficient buildings also ensure resource efficiency, and reduction of Green House Gas emissions. Energy efficiency in buildings starts from the design of buildings, and through to construction and operation. The objective of this paper is the examination of energy efficiency in housing in Nigeria and its impact upon socio-economic development in the country. The paper focuses on energy-efficient design strategies, and initiatives to achieve low carbon emission in housing in Nigeria The paper examines the housing situation in Nigeria and the phenomenon of urbanisation which has led to unplanned urban growth, grievous housing poverty, slum formation, and near collapse of urban services and infrastructure particularly electricity supply. It affirms the need to adopt energy efficiency in housing and it examines passive design strategies and low carbon initiatives in housing construction. It takes a critical look at the adoption of sustainability practices in housing. The paper asserts that energy efficiency would enhance the growth of electricity consumption and boost the socio-economic development of the country. The paper concludes that energy efficiency is capable of engendering socio-economic development of the country particularly productivity and income growth.

scholarly journals Metals for Fuels? The Raw Material Shift by Energy-Efficient Transport Systems in Europe

Resources ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jens Teubler ◽  
Sebastian Kiefer ◽  
Christa Liedtke
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
Ferrous Metal ◽  
Precious Metals ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Efficient Transport

The long-term transition towards a low-carbon transport sector is a key strategy in Europe. This includes the replacement of fossil fuels, modal shifts towards public transport as well as higher energy efficiency in the transport sector overall. While these energy savings are likely to reduce the direct greenhouse gas emissions of transport, they also require the production of new and different vehicles. This study analyses in detail whether final energy savings in the transport sector also induce savings for material resources from nature if the production of future vehicles is considered. The results for 28 member states in 2030 indicate that energy efficiency in the transport sector leads to lower carbon emissions as well as resource use savings. However, energy-efficient transport sectors can have a significant impact on the demand for metals in Europe. An additional annual demand for 28.4 Mt of metal ores was calculated from the personal transport sector in 2030 alone. The additional metal ores from semiprecious metals (e.g., copper) amount to 12.0 Mt, from precious metals (e.g., gold) to 9.1 Mt and from other metals (e.g., lithium) to 11.7 Mt, with small savings for ferrous metal ores (−4.6 Mt).

Copper Companies as a Basis for Ensuring Their Global Competitiveness

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 428-460
Author(s):  
V. V. Krivorotov ◽  
◽  
A. V. Kalina ◽  
S. E. Erypalov ◽  
P. А. Koryakina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Maximum Effect ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Tier System ◽  
Production Complex ◽  
Efficiency Indicators ◽  
Selection Of

The purpose of this study is to develop methodological tools and assess the energy efficiency of Russian copper companies in comparison with the world's leading competitors as the basis for ensuring their competitive development. It is shown that in today's conditions the defining vector of economic development in the leading countries of the world is the concept of low-carbon development and the implementation of the model of a «green economy, based on the introduction of energy-efficient low-carbon technologies that reduce energy intensity and the level of greenhouse gas emissions, on the widespread implementation of energy conservation policies and stimulating the rational use of energy resources A scientific and methodological approach to researching and increasing the competitiveness of companies based on their energy efficient development based on the use of a systematic approach and the principle of feedback between the company's competitiveness and the implementation of its energy efficient development strategy is proposed. A methodological approach to assessing the energy efficiency of companies has been developed, based on the use of indicative analysis and comparative analysis of energy efficiency indicators. Within the framework of the developed methodology, a system of indicators of the company's energy efficiency is proposed, which is based on a three-level assessment at the following levels: the level of the production complex as a whole; the level of certain types of products manufactured by the production complex; the level of the technological process for the production of products. Within the framework of the considered three-tier system, a block system of energy efficiency indicators of the company has been formed. The conceptual scheme of the methodology for the multicriteria selection of priority energy-efficient projects for the development of the company is proposed, based on a complex multi-stage procedure, as a result of the implementation of which the selection of the set of projects is made that will provide the maximum effect from the standpoint of increasing the company's energy efficiency. Practical testing of the proposed methodological developments was carried out in relation to the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company - the largest domestic company in the field of copper and copper products production - in comparison with the world's leading competitors. The results of the approbation showed a significant lag of the company in a number of key energy efficiency indicators from the world's leading manufacturers.

The importance of customer trust for social marketing interventions: a case of energy-efficiency consumption

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-286
Author(s):  
Paul Blaise Issock Issock ◽  
Mornay Roberts-Lombard ◽  
Mercy Mpinganjira
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intention To Purchase ◽  
Customer Trust ◽  
Efficient Consumption

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the importance of relationship marketing and particularly customer trust in energy-efficiency labels in social marketing interventions geared towards energy-efficient consumption. Design/methodology/approach A conceptual model was empirically tested on a sample of 517 users of electronic appliances living in South Africa. The study involved a cross-sectional design, and data were collected via a self-administered survey. Structural equation modelling and mediation analysis were used to test the hypothesised relationships. Findings The results indicated that customer trust is influenced by customers’ perception of the price and quality of energy-efficiency products, their attitude towards such products and their level of satisfaction with the environmental performance of the products. Customer trust, in turn, showed a positive influence on the customers’ intention to purchase energy-efficiency products and their loyalty to such products. As a central variable, customer trust was found to be an important mediator in the conceptual model. Practical implications The findings provide social marketers with important insights on the critical role that customer trust plays in achieving a long-term behavioural shift towards energy-efficient consumption. Originality/value Focusing on customer trust in energy-efficiency labels, this study provides empirical evidence of the mediating role of trust in influencing the intention to purchase and the decision to remain loyal to eco-friendly products. Moreover, this paper provides greater clarity on various levers to be activated to enhance the trust that customers have in energy-efficiency labels.

scholarly journals India’s initiatives on Improving Energy Efficiency in Aluminium Industries

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-60
Author(s):  
Piyush Verma ◽  
Alka Verma ◽  
Anupam Agnihotri
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Growth Curve ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Gdp Growth ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Indian Economy ◽  
Skilled Manpower ◽  
Important Player ◽  
State Of Art

India is an important player in the aluminium, especially because of its abundant bauxite reserves and low-cost skilled manpower. The sector has a significant importance in the growth of Indian economy since the aluminium consumption follows GDP growth curve. Indian aluminium sector is observed as one of the energy intensive sectors with ample scope for improvements in energy efficiency as compared to world standards. The aluminium industries are upgrading themselves by adapting state-of-art technologies, which are more energy-efficient and sustainable in a highly competitive market. These initiatives are further accelerated and motivated by an innovative incentivization scheme (called Perform, Achieve and Trade) of Govt. of India. Currently, the first phase (2012-15) is under implementation, and an unexpected movement towards energy efficiency is envisaged as a result that will ultimately lead towards production of low carbon aluminium for the society.  

scholarly journals RESERVES FOR INCREASING ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF APARTMENT BUILDINGS DURING A CAPITAL REPAIR

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Oleg Korol ◽  
Andrej Plotnikov
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Regulatory Framework ◽  
Capital Repair ◽  
Apartment Buildings ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Efficient Measures

The problem of energy efficiency in multi-apartment residential buildings (hereinafter - MKB) arises as a result of changes in the legal and regulatory framework of the Russian Federation, which is adapting to it. In this regard, it becomes necessary to bring the condition of buildings in line with the newly introduced requirements, including those related to energy efficiency. The solution to this problem can be achieved due to the identified organizational, technical and economic reserves and energy efficient measures implemented in practice during the operation and overhaul of MKB.

scholarly journals Integrating Energy Efficiency into the Municipal Procurement Process of Buildings—Whose Responsibility?

Buildings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mihail Vinokurov ◽  
Kaisa Grönman ◽  
Simo Hammo ◽  
Risto Soukka ◽  
Mika Luoranen
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Efficient Design ◽  
Indoor Climate ◽  
Operational Environment ◽  
Procurement Process ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Process Energy

This study addresses the challenges in ensuring energy efficiency and high indoor climate quality with efficient use of public money in the municipal building procurement process. Energy efficient municipal building procurement provides a significant leverage when steering the built environment towards the low-carbon economy targets of the EU. Municipal building department professionals need more skills and knowledge to appropriately define the requirements and identify the energy efficient design options accounting for the building’s changing operational environment. This study presents how to systematically integrate energy efficiency in the municipal procurement process of buildings by presenting the list of energy efficiency factors to be included into the procurement process. This list of factors clarifies how indoor climate quality, energy use, and the life cycle economy are related through technological solutions and how the optimal compromise solution can be determined. Furthermore, this list of factors explains the responsibilities in integrating energy efficiency within the municipal building procurement process. Applied in the design of the municipal building the list of factors contributes to more informed and transparent decision-making process.

scholarly journals ECO-ECONOMIC DECOUPLING UNDER GREEN DEAL POLICY

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Pimonenko ◽  
O. Lyulyov ◽  
Ya. Us ◽  
T. Vasylyna
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Development Activity ◽  
Scientific Discussion ◽  
Low Carbon Technologies

This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments within the scientific discussion on promoting green transformation in Ukraine under developing green deal policy. The authors noted that established by European Commission, the "European Green Deal" opens a window of opportunities and provides new threats for the Ukrainian economy. The relevance of this scientific problem is that increasing energy efficiency and increasing the share of renewable energy would enhance economic activity and social welfare in Ukraine. Thus, elaborating on green deal policy would provide economic development without additional environmental pressure. Herewith, eco-economic decoupling ensures the growth of Ukrainian business attractiveness on the EU market. The main purpose of the research is to investigate the Ukrainian potential for economic growth while decreasing CO2 emissions. This study involved the bibliometric analysis of high-quality scientific documents published after announcing the communique "European Green Deal" by the European Commission. Thus, the period of publications covered 2019-2021. The study sample consisted of 284 documents published in the scientific journals indexed by the scientometric database Scopus. The search of documents was conducted by the keyword "green deal" in the titles, abstracts, and keywords fields. Therefore, the systematization of the scientific sources indicates that the scientists investigating the green deal policy focused on different aspects regarding environmental policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, and economic decarbonization, decreasing emission under developing low-carbon technologies, etc. The research empirically confirms and theoretically proves that green transformation could enhance the economic growth and expansion into new markets under EU restrictions concerning the eco-friendliness in business activity and production. Besides, the effective green deal policy would increase employability, contribute to the implementation of energy-efficient technologies, boost research and development activity, and increase business performance through the rational use of energy, resources, emission reduction, etc. The results of this research could be considered as the foundation for further research concerning investigating the components of the green deal policy.

Pengaruh Faktor Internal dan Eksternal Terhadap Perilaku Kewirausahaan dan Dampaknya Terhadap Kinerja Usaha Petani Anggrek (Effect of Internal and External Factors Towards the Enterpreneurial Behavior of Orchid Growers)

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 299
Author(s):  
NFN Puspitasari ◽  
Rita Nurmalina ◽  
Anna Fariyanti ◽  
Adhitya Marendra Kiloes
Keyword(s):  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Entrepreneurial Behavior ◽  
The Government ◽  
Internal And External Factors

<p>Perkembangan agribisnis anggrek nasional masih rendah, salah satunya disebabkan kurangnya kompetensi yang dimiliki petani anggrek. Peningkatan perilaku kewirausahaan diharapkan mampu meningkatkan kinerja usaha komoditas anggrek di Indonesia. Penelitian perilaku kewirausahaan petani anggrek dilakukan dengan tujuan menganalisis pengaruh faktor internal dan eksternal terhadap perilaku kewirausahaan petani anggrek dan menganalisis pengaruh perilaku kewirausahaan terhadap kinerja usaha anggrek. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di wilayah Gunung Sindur, Parung, dan Serpong, dengan pertimbangan lokasi tersebut merupakan sebagian besar sentra anggrek di Indonesia. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan metode purposive sampling, dengan jumlah sampel 115 orang. Data terkumpul dianalisis dengan metode SEM menggunakan program Lisrel 8.3. Hasil pengujian dengan SEM menunjukkan faktor internal, yaitu peningkatan skala usaha, intensi berwirausahatani, motivasi berprestasi dan persepsi terhadap usaha yang tinggi, dan dapat meningkatkan perilaku kewirausahaan. Faktor eksternal yang terdiri atas bahan input, penyuluhan, bantuan modal, promosi, regulasi, kekompakan di antara petani anggrek, dan akses informasi secara signifikan berpengaruh negatif. Perilaku kewirausahaan secara signifikan berpengaruh positif terhadap kinerja usaha, artinya bahwa ketekunan, ketanggapan terhadap peluang usaha, inovatif, keberanian mengambil risiko dan kemandirian dalam menjalankan usahatani anggrek berperan penting dalam peningkatan kinerja usaha. Dengan demikian, untuk meningkatkan perilaku kewirausahaan petani anggrek, pemerintah perlu memberikan dukungan berupa fasilitas yang sesuai dengan apa yang dibutuhkan oleh petani, seperti pelatihan untuk perbanyakan dengan kultur jaringan, teknologi untuk mempersingkat masa pemeliharaan, pembangunan pasar untuk memperpendek rantai pasar, dan penyediaan benih berkualitas sesuai dengan preferensi pasar.</p><p><strong>Keywords</strong></p><p>Perilaku kewirausahaan; Kinerja usaha; Petani anggrek; <em>Structural equation models</em> (SEM)</p><p><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p>The performance of Indonesian orchid industry is still low due to the lack of farmers competencies. The improvement of entrepreneurial behavior of orchid farmers could hopely increase the orchid bussiness performance. The study of farmers entrepreneurial behaviour was conducted to analyse the influence of internal and external factors on entrepreneurial behavior, and to analyse the influence of entrepreneurial behavior on bussiness performance. This research used 115 data of orchid farmers. The data were analized by SEM using Lisrel 8.3 programs. The results of testing with SEM showed that internal factors, including increasing the scale of business, entrepreneurial intentions, achievement motivation and high perceptions of business, can enhance entrepreneurial behavior. External factors, which consist of input material, counseling, capital assistance, promotion, regulation, compactness among orchid growers, and access to information have a significant negative effect. Entrepreneurial behavior has a significant and positive effect on business performance, meaning that perseverance, responsiveness to business opportunities, innovation, courage to take risks and independence in running orchid farming play an important role in improving business performance. To improve the entrepreneurial behavior of orchid farmers the government needs to provide support in facilities that are in accordance with farmers need, such as training for propagation by tissue culture, technology to shorten the maintenance period, market development to shorten the marketing chain, and provision of quality seeds according with consumer preferences.</p>

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