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Long-term performance evaluation of solar PV power plants: The case of a 5 MWp plant at NTPC Dadri in India 太阳能光伏电站的长期性能评估：以印度NTPC达德里的5兆瓦电站为例

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101944

Pranay Prasoon , Debajit Palit , Sandeep Kumar

The study conducts performance evaluation of a 5 MWp grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant commissioned by NTPC Limited in Dadri, India. The plant is among the earliest large-scale solar power installations in India, established in 2013, under Phase I of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. The plant site receives an annual average solar irradiation of 4.59 kWh/m²/day and experiences an annual mean temperature of approximately 25.13 °C. This study thoroughly assesses the operational performance of the plant, considering both controllable and non-controllable factors influencing the plant operation, using data monitored during the financial year 2022–23. This is a pioneering study assessing the performance of a national grid-connected, megawatt scale solar power plant in India that has completed a decade of operation. The evaluation was carried out in accordance with IEC 61724 standard guidelines for performance evaluation supplemented by analysis of relevant secondary research literature. Based on an annual average reference yield of 4.59 h/day, the array yield and final yield were determined to be 3.62 h/day and 3.29 h/day, respectively. The findings reveal that annual performance ratio of the solar power plant stands at approximately 0.72 with an average annual gross AC energy production of 6282.78 MWh. PVsyst simulations were also performed to validate the observed results, identify deviations, and analyze key performance parameters. The findings indicate that the measured performance closely aligns with PVsyst simulation outcomes, albeit with potential for further improvement. The study underscores the importance of accurate solar insolation estimation in the design and performance forecasting of solar PV plants. Despite some practical constraints related to data continuity, data logging practices, and PV module representation in the simulations, the insights derived from this study not only contributes to the broader discourse on the efficient integration of solar energy into the national grid for optimum results but also offer practical implications for policy makers, energy sector researchers and investors for future solar PV deployments in India and global South countries striving towards a sustainable energy future.

该研究对位于印度达德里的NTPC有限公司委托的5mwp并网太阳能光伏（PV）发电厂进行了性能评估。该厂是印度最早的大型太阳能发电装置之一，于2013年建成，是贾瓦哈拉尔·尼赫鲁国家太阳能计划的一期工程。厂区年平均太阳辐照量为4.59 kWh/m2/天，年平均温度约为25.13°C。本研究使用2022-23财政年度监测的数据，全面评估了工厂的运营绩效，考虑了影响工厂运营的可控和非可控因素。这是一项开创性的研究，评估了印度一个国家电网连接的兆瓦级太阳能发电厂的性能，该发电厂已经运行了10年。评价按照IEC 61724性能评价标准导则进行，并辅以相关二次研究文献的分析。以年平均参考产量4.59 h/day为基准，确定阵列产量为3.62 h/day，最终产量为3.29 h/day。研究结果表明，该太阳能发电厂的年性能比约为0.72，年平均交流总发电量为6282.78兆瓦时。还进行了PVsyst模拟，以验证观察结果、识别偏差并分析关键性能参数。研究结果表明，测量的性能与PVsyst模拟结果密切相关，尽管有进一步改进的潜力。该研究强调了准确的太阳日照估算在太阳能光伏电站设计和性能预测中的重要性。尽管在模拟中存在一些与数据连续性、数据记录实践和光伏模块表示相关的实际限制，但本研究得出的见解不仅有助于更广泛地讨论将太阳能有效整合到国家电网中以获得最佳结果，而且还为政策制定者提供了实际意义。为印度和全球南方国家未来太阳能光伏部署的研究人员和投资者，努力实现可持续能源的未来。

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Addressing, targeting and tackling energy poverty under possible energy efficiency obligation scheme in Türkiye 在可能的能源效率义务计划下处理、定位和解决能源贫困问题

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101940

Rabia Cin, Sermin Onaygil

Addressing energy poverty (EP) has become a requirement in the design of modern energy efficiency mechanisms, particularly under Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes (EEOS), as reflected in the 2023 recast European Union Energy Efficiency Directive. In this context, Türkiye's plan to introduce an EEOS by 2027 offers a strategic opportunity to incorporate social targeting into energy efficiency policy. Yet, the absence of a systematic methodology for identifying energy-poor households remains a key challenge. This study presents a data-driven and multidimensional targeting framework that integrates structural inefficiencies, financial vulnerability, and regional disparities. Using 2023 microdata from the Survey of Income and Living Conditions, the methodology begins by filtering households based on housing-related inefficiencies. A custom Eligibility Index is then constructed using carefully selected financial difficulty indicators, with indicator weights assigned through Multiple Correspondence Analysis. To segment households without relying on arbitrary thresholds, a k-prototypes clustering algorithm is applied, yielding three distinct groups: Priority Energy-Poor, At-Risk, and Regular. Among Türkiye's estimated 15 million inefficient households, 2.25 million are identified as Priority Energy-Poor, requiring fully subsidised interventions under EEOS. At-Risk households represent an additional 4.5 million and would benefit from preventive support. The remaining 8.25 million Regular households could be reached through co-financing schemes. The spatial distribution of these groups reveals significant regional inequality, emphasizing the need for geographically adaptive policies. The proposed methodology offers a replicable framework for socially inclusive EEOS implementation and highlights the urgent need to expand national data systems to support evidence-based energy efficiency planning.

正如2023年修订的欧盟能源效率指令所反映的那样，解决能源贫困（EP）已成为现代能效机制设计的一项要求，特别是在能效义务计划（EEOS）下。在这种背景下， rkiye计划在2027年之前引入EEOS，这为将社会目标纳入能源效率政策提供了战略机遇。然而，缺乏确定能源贫乏家庭的系统方法仍然是一个主要挑战。本研究提出了一个数据驱动的多维目标框架，整合了结构性效率低下、金融脆弱性和地区差异。该方法使用了《收入和生活条件调查》（Survey of Income and Living Conditions）的2023年微数据，首先根据与住房相关的低效率对家庭进行筛选。然后使用精心选择的财务困难指标构建自定义资格指数，并通过多重对应分析分配指标权重。为了在不依赖任意阈值的情况下对家庭进行分割，应用了k-原型聚类算法，产生了三个不同的组：优先能源匮乏组、风险组和常规组。在斯里兰卡估计的1500万户低效家庭中，225万户被确定为优先能源贫乏户，需要根据平等就业机会法进行全面补贴干预。另外450万处于危险中的家庭将受益于预防性支助。其余的825万普通家庭可以通过共同筹资计划获得资助。这些群体的空间分布揭示了显著的区域不平等，强调了制定地理适应政策的必要性。提出的方法为社会包容性的EEOS实施提供了一个可复制的框架，并强调了扩大国家数据系统以支持循证能源效率规划的迫切需要。

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A data-driven agrivoltaic approach for adaptive irrigation and reduced grid dependence 一种数据驱动的农业发电方法，用于自适应灌溉和减少对电网的依赖

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101939

Sonal, Debomita Ghosh

Agrivoltaic (AV) systems enable the simultaneous use of land for agricultural processes and solar photovoltaic (PV) power production. However, the performance of AV systems is often hampered by inefficient irrigation methods and the continued dependency of irrigation and other farming activities on the grid electricity. Improving irrigation efficiency and decreasing this dependency on grid is necessary to sustain agricultural productivity in AV systems. In order to meet this issue, a mesh grid-based geographic information system (GIS) framework provides high-resolution spatial, solar potential maps for the estimation of power production from AV. Crop suitability within the AV system is determined using soil triangle–aided analytic hierarchy process (AHP), incorporating variations in soil texture and climatic conditions. Additionally, a situational awareness (SA)-oriented conceptual framework related to adaptive irrigation has been proposed by infusing the factors of soil moisture, climate, and the availability of power from AV. The outcomes show a (25–30) % reduction in grid dependence for irrigation. This proposed integrated data-driven framework shows the ability to reduce the reliance on the grid, thereby offering the potential to make the adaptation of AV systems to climate variability and resource constraints more effective and efficient.

农业光伏（AV）系统能够同时利用土地进行农业加工和太阳能光伏（PV）发电。然而，由于灌溉方法效率低下以及灌溉和其他农业活动对电网电力的持续依赖，AV系统的性能经常受到阻碍。提高灌溉效率和减少对电网的依赖是维持AV系统农业生产力的必要条件。为了解决这个问题，基于网格的地理信息系统（GIS）框架提供了高分辨率的空间太阳能潜力图，用于估计AV的电力生产。利用土壤三角辅助层次分析法（AHP）确定AV系统内的作物适宜性，结合土壤质地和气候条件的变化。此外，通过注入土壤湿度、气候和AV的电力可用性等因素，提出了一个与适应性灌溉相关的以情景感知（SA）为导向的概念框架。结果表明，灌溉对电网的依赖降低了（25-30）%。这个拟议的综合数据驱动框架显示了减少对电网依赖的能力，从而提供了使自动驾驶系统更有效和高效地适应气候变化和资源限制的潜力。

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The environmental and social costs of poorly coordinated public policies: Air pollution, energy poverty and low-quality housing 协调不佳的公共政策的环境和社会成本：空气污染、能源贫困和低质量住房

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101936

Alejandra Schueftan , Amapola Núñez , René Reyes , Rafael Sanhueza

Southern Chile faces severe air pollution driven by residential firewood use and energy poverty. This study evaluates the effectiveness of thermal retrofitting policies in Coyhaique through a multidimensional analysis of 68 households, combining sociodemographic surveys, indoor temperature monitoring, and an assessment of housing typologies and their transformations. Results indicate that lower-income households consume significantly more energy per square meter yet achieve lower thermal comfort duration. While retrofitting improves indoor temperatures, it fails to decouple households from polluting fuels; notably, in 62% of retrofitted dwellings, the use of firewood persists due to ingrained cultural and economic factors. The findings highlight that current policies, characterized by a lack of inter-ministerial coordination and standardized designs, fail to address the specific socio-technical realities of intermediate cities. We conclude that effective decontamination requires a transition from sectoral approaches to integrated territorial management, aligning housing quality standards with local energy transition goals.

由于居民使用柴火和能源匮乏，智利南部面临严重的空气污染。本研究通过对68户家庭的多维分析，结合社会人口调查、室内温度监测、住房类型及其改造评估，评估了科伊海克地区供暖改造政策的有效性。结果表明，低收入家庭每平方米能耗显著增加，但热舒适持续时间较短。虽然改造改善了室内温度，但它未能使家庭与污染燃料脱钩；值得注意的是，在62%的改造住宅中，由于根深蒂固的文化和经济因素，仍然使用柴火。调查结果突出指出，目前的政策，其特点是缺乏部际协调和标准化设计，未能解决中间城市的具体社会技术现实。我们的结论是，有效的去污需要从部门方法过渡到综合区域管理，使住房质量标准与当地能源转型目标保持一致。

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Life-cycle sustainability evaluation of urban neighborhoods: An emergy-ecological footprint approach 城市社区生命周期可持续性评价：一种能量-生态足迹方法

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101937

Wenjun Peng , Yanting Fang , Guochao Zhao

Rapid urbanization has intensified the environmental impacts of residential neighborhoods as key nodes of urban energy consumption and carbon metabolism. This study integrated life cycle theory with emergy ecological footprint analysis to quantify the sustainability of a residential neighborhood in Wuhan. The analysis revealed distinctive patterns in renewable energy utilization, where rainwater chemical energy and earth cycle energy constitute the primary contributions, supplemented by rain geopotential energy and solar energy, with minimal wind energy participation. Assessment of Building L₆ over its 70-year service life demonstrated that the operational phase dominates the emergy ecological footprint (EEF) at 1.86E+07 hm², greatly exceeding contributions from pre-construction (1.072E+05 hm²), demolition (2.133E+4 hm²), and construction phases (1.14E+3 hm²). The neighborhood's total emergy ecological carrying capacity (EECC) of 1.50E+3 hm² was vastly overwhelmed by its cumulative EEF of 1.823E+8 hm², resulting in a significant ecological deficit (EEDs < 0). In order to verify the accuracy of the data, a sensitivity analysis was conducted. This severe imbalance indicated substantial environmental pressure, primarily attributable to long-term operational energy demand and material preprocessing. In response, this study proposes targeted strategies including enhanced renewable energy integration, optimized construction management, adoption of high-efficiency low-emission building systems, and reduced reliance on conventional cooling technologies. This research provides both a methodological framework for neighborhood-scale sustainability assessment and practical guidance for reducing environmental impacts in urban development.

快速城市化加剧了住区作为城市能源消耗和碳代谢的关键节点对环境的影响。本研究将生命周期理论与能量生态足迹分析相结合，对武汉市某住宅小区的可持续性进行量化。分析揭示了可再生能源利用的独特模式，其中雨水化学能和地球循环能是主要贡献，雨水地势能和太阳能是补充，风能参与最少。对L6号楼70年使用寿命的评估表明，运营阶段的能量生态足迹（EEF）占主导地位，为1.86E+07 hm2，大大超过了施工前（1.072E+05 hm2）、拆除（2.133E+4 hm2）和施工阶段（1.14E+3 hm2）的贡献。邻域的总能生态承载力（EECC）为1.50E+3 hm2，而其累计能生态承载力（EEF）为1.823E+8 hm2，导致了显著的生态赤字（eed < 0）。为了验证数据的准确性，进行了敏感性分析。这种严重的不平衡表明了巨大的环境压力，主要是由于长期的运营能源需求和材料预处理。为此，本研究提出了加强可再生能源整合、优化施工管理、采用高效低排放建筑系统以及减少对传统制冷技术依赖的针对性策略。本研究既为社区尺度的可持续性评价提供了方法框架，又为减少城市发展中的环境影响提供了实践指导。

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Techno-economics of grid connected Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in power distribution: Case study of distribution company in India 并网电池储能系统（BESS）在配电中的技术经济学——以印度配电公司为例

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101934

Ishan Purohit , Shuvendu Kumar Bose , Chandrasekhar Reddy Atla

India's rapid economic growth is driving a surge in electricity demand, with peak demand projected to reach 366 GW by 2031–32. The Government of India aims to develop 500 GW of renewable energy (RE) capacity by 2030. As the nation integrates renewable energy to meet these targets, the variability of these sources necessitates robust energy storage solutions. This paper investigates the techno-economic viability of integrating Grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) within a large state-owned distribution company (DISCOM) for the target year 2027–28. DISCOMs are the key stakeholders to the success of large-scale deployment of RE resources and its integration in India. Deploying BESS at the distribution level can offer several techno-economic benefits to DISCOMs and further accelerate the country's renewable energy initiatives.

The study utilizes a Mixed Integer Linear Programming (MILP) based simulation model MiPower Power System Optimization (MiPSO) and MiPower for load flow analysis to quantify five distinct value streams, revenue streams, and value stacking: firm capacity Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) deferral, energy arbitrage, Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM), reactive power support, and network charge savings (State transmission and General Network Access charges). The BESS capacity is estimated through grid assessment, demand and supply evaluation, and resource adequacy plans.

It identifies that the financial analysis, based on a CAPEX of $165/kWh the identified BESS capacity can provide a payback period of 4–5 years, with an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 31.07%, Net Present Value (NPV) of INR 65.42 billion and a levelized cost of storage of INR 2.44/kWh which is equivalent to the normal solar power in India. The deployment is projected to reduce the DISCOM's effective tariff by approximately 9.64 paisa/kWh (0.1% reduction in tariff) in the first year. These findings provide a strategic framework for DISCOMs to leverage BESS for economic optimization, grid stability, and efficient capital expenditure.

印度经济的快速增长推动了电力需求的激增，预计到2031年至2032年，峰值需求将达到366吉瓦。印度政府的目标是到2030年发展500吉瓦的可再生能源（RE）容量。随着国家整合可再生能源以实现这些目标，这些能源的可变性需要强大的储能解决方案。本文研究了大型国有配电公司（DISCOM）在2027-28年目标年整合并网电池储能系统（BESS）的技术经济可行性。discom是印度成功大规模部署可再生能源资源及其整合的关键利益相关者。在配电层面部署BESS可以为DISCOMs提供多项技术经济效益，并进一步加速该国的可再生能源计划。该研究利用基于混合整数线性规划（MILP）的模拟模型MiPower电力系统优化（MiPSO）和MiPower进行负荷流分析，量化五个不同的价值流、收入流和价值堆叠：企业容量电力购买协议（PPA）延期、能源套利、偏差解决机制（DSM）、无功支持和网络费用节约（状态传输和一般网络接入费用）。BESS容量是通过电网评估、需求和供应评估以及资源充足性计划来估计的。它确定了财务分析，基于165美元/千瓦时的资本支出，确定的BESS容量可以提供4-5年的投资回收期，内部收益率（IRR）为31.07%，净现值（NPV）为654.2亿卢比，平均存储成本为2.44卢比/千瓦时，相当于印度的正常太阳能发电。预计该部署将在第一年将DISCOM的有效电价降低约9.64帕萨/千瓦时（电价降低0.1%）。这些发现为DISCOMs利用BESS实现经济优化、电网稳定和高效资本支出提供了战略框架。

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Barriers to sustainable rural electrification: A PESTEL-based qualitative case study of Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand 可持续农村电气化的障碍：泰国湄宏顺省基于pestel的定性案例研究

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101935

Paul G. Marshall , Prapita Thanarak , Nipon Ketjoy , Unchittha Prasatsap

Universal access to affordable and reliable electricity remains a cornerstone of Sustainable Development Goal 7, yet many remote regions continue to face persistent barriers to electrification. Mae Hong Son Province in northwestern Thailand represents the nation's lowest electrified region, with 22.2% of its main villages remaining unserved. This study applies the PESTEL analytical framework—Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal—to systematically examine the multidimensional barriers to achieving full electrification in the province. Data was collected through document analysis and semi-structured interviews with government agencies, technical experts, and residents. A total of 39 barriers were identified across the six dimensions. While several factors, such as inadequate funding and grid inaccessibility, are consistent with challenges in other developing contexts, Mae Hong Son presents distinct barriers related to protected forest regulations and the legal status of Hill Tribe settlements. Institutional obstacles—particularly lengthy and complex permitting procedures—emerged as the most critical constraint. The study provides the first comprehensive, PESTEL-based assessment of rural electrification barriers in Thailand and delivers policy-relevant insights to support inclusive, sustainable, and context-specific electrification strategies that strengthen energy equity and socio-economic resilience in remote communities.

普遍获得负担得起和可靠的电力仍然是可持续发展目标7的基石，但许多偏远地区在电气化方面仍然面临持续的障碍。泰国西北部的湄丰顺省是全国电气化程度最低的地区，22.2%的主要村庄仍未通电。本研究应用PESTEL分析框架——政治、经济、社会、技术、环境和法律——系统地考察了该省实现全面电气化的多方面障碍。通过文献分析和与政府机构、技术专家和居民的半结构化访谈收集数据。在六个维度上共确定了39个障碍。虽然资金不足和电网不通等几个因素与其他发展中国家面临的挑战一致，但Mae Hong Son在森林保护法规和山地部落定居点的法律地位方面存在明显的障碍。制度上的障碍——特别是冗长而复杂的审批程序——成为最关键的制约因素。该研究首次对泰国农村电气化障碍进行了全面的、基于pestel的评估，并提供了与政策相关的见解，以支持包容性、可持续和因地制宜的电气化战略，从而加强偏远社区的能源公平和社会经济复原力。

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Techno-economic and performance assessment of semi-continuous anaerobic digestion of domestic organic waste with digestate recirculation in the Dominican Republic 多米尼加共和国生活垃圾半连续厌氧消化与消化液循环的技术经济和性能评价

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101932

V.F. Sena-Cuevas , M.B. Rodríguez-Gómez , M.A. Sánchez-Santana , J. Mejía , M. Román , D. De Dios , G. Arias , C. Agüero-Ramos , A. Tejeda-Castillo , J.K. Paredes

Domestic organic waste (DOW) represents an abundant but underutilized biomass resource for renewable energy production, particularly in developing countries where waste management and energy access remain key challenges. This study assesses the technical, agronomic and techno-economic feasibility of producing biogas from DOW using a simplified anaerobic digestion approach based on pH monitoring and controlled digestate recirculation. A 0.1 m³ biodigester previously inoculated with rumen and cow dung was operated under mesophilic and tropical climate conditions, evaluating hydraulic retention times (HRT) of 30 and 60 days and a digestate recirculation ratio of approximately 16% to stabilize pH. Experimental results demonstrate that DOW can be effectively converted into biogas under low-technology operating conditions, achieving stable methane production without the need for advanced monitoring or strict control of multiple physicochemical variables. A HRT of 60 days showed improved performance compared to 30 days. Methane concentration averaged 56.3%, which, although lower than that of cow dung biogas, is sufficient for energy generation using commercially available engines. Digestate reuse promoted successful vitroplant acclimatization without the need for inorganic fertilization, highlighting its agronomic potential. By combining experimental operation with an empirical numerical model, this work provides practical indicators for assessing digestion performance under variable feedstock conditions typical of municipal food waste. Environmental assessment indicates avoided CO₂ emissions on the order of 600–3300 tCO₂·year⁻¹ for a 1-MW plant, depending on operational assumptions and emission factors. Techno-economic analysis shows payback periods ranging from 4 to 9 years and 6–22 years; and internal rates of return between 10.8%–18.5% and 19%–31%, with plant factors of 33.3% and 60%. These results demonstrate that DOW-based biogas systems can support decentralized, low-cost waste-to-energy solutions with environmental and agricultural benefits, particularly in developing and emerging economies.

家庭有机废物是可再生能源生产中丰富但未充分利用的生物质资源，特别是在废物管理和能源获取仍然是主要挑战的发展中国家。本研究评估了采用基于pH监测和控制消化液再循环的简化厌氧消化方法从DOW生产沼气的技术、农艺和技术经济可行性。先接种瘤胃和牛粪的0.1 m3沼气池在中温和热带气候条件下运行，评估水力滞留时间（HRT）为30和60天，消化液再循环比例约为16%，以稳定ph。实验结果表明，在低技术操作条件下，DOW可以有效转化为沼气。实现稳定的甲烷产量，无需先进的监测或严格控制多个物理化学变量。与30天相比，60天的HRT表现出更好的表现。甲烷平均浓度为56.3%，虽然低于牛粪沼气，但足以使用商用发动机发电。消化池再利用在不需要无机施肥的情况下促进了成功的玻璃植物驯化，突出了其农艺潜力。通过将实验操作与经验数值模型相结合，本工作为评估城市食物垃圾在可变原料条件下的消化性能提供了实用指标。环境评估表明，根据运营假设和排放因素，1mw发电厂可避免600-3300 tCO₂·年- 1的CO₂排放量。技术经济分析表明，投资回收期为4 ~ 9年和6 ~ 22年；内部收益率在10.8% ~ 18.5%和19% ~ 31%之间，植物因素分别为33.3%和60%。这些结果表明，基于dows的沼气系统可以支持分散的、低成本的废物转化为能源的解决方案，具有环境和农业效益，特别是在发展中国家和新兴经济体。

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Design and deployment of a sustainable battery charging system using a 1.5 kW Piggott wind turbine in off-grid areas of Côte d'Ivoire 在科特迪瓦Côte离网地区使用1.5 kW Piggott风力涡轮机设计和部署可持续电池充电系统

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101933

Jean-Michel Soumien Kouadio , Moussa Grafouté , Aka Stéphane Koffi , Karana Olivier , Hugh Piggott

Access to affordable and reliable energy remains a pressing challenge in off-grid regions of Côte d'Ivoire. This study presents the first documented field deployment of a wind-powered battery charging system in the country, using a 1.5 kW Pigott wind turbine rated at 10 m/s with a 3.6-meter rotor and a custom quinphasic alternator. The alternator was designed using locally sourced materials—particularly oversized industrial magnets—through a constraint-driven design approach. Five rural communities were selected using a multi-criteria framework that considered wind exposure, accessibility, and social acceptance. Over a seven-month monitoring period, daily peak power outputs ranged from approximately 77 W to 190 W, with a maximum observed value of 650 W under favorable wind conditions. The highest cumulative energy output recorded exceeded 45 kWh. These results were obtained through a manual, once-daily data collection process conducted by local participants. Beyond technical outcomes, the study highlights the critical role of community involvement in renewable energy projects. The findings confirm the practical viability of wind energy in Côte d'Ivoire and demonstrate the value of localized design and social integration. This work lays the foundation for further performance optimization and long-term rural electrification strategies.

获得负担得起的可靠能源仍然是Côte科特迪瓦离网地区面临的一项紧迫挑战。该研究展示了该国首次记录的风力电池充电系统的现场部署，该系统使用额定速度为10米/秒的1.5千瓦Pigott风力涡轮机，配有3.6米转子和定制的三相交流发电机。交流发电机的设计使用了当地的材料，特别是超大的工业磁铁，通过约束驱动的设计方法。五个农村社区的选择采用了考虑风力暴露、可达性和社会接受度的多标准框架。在为期7个月的监测期间，日峰值输出功率约为77瓦至190瓦，在有利风力条件下的最大观测值为650瓦。最高累计能量输出超过45千瓦时。这些结果是通过当地参与者每天一次的手工数据收集过程获得的。除了技术成果之外，该研究还强调了社区参与可再生能源项目的关键作用。研究结果证实了风能在Côte科特迪瓦的实际可行性，并证明了本地化设计和社会融合的价值。这项工作为进一步的性能优化和长期农村电气化战略奠定了基础。

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Optimising solar energy project bankability through stakeholder engagement: A case of Mauritius 通过利益相关者参与优化太阳能项目的可融资性：以毛里求斯为例

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q2 ENERGY & FUELS

Energy for Sustainable Development

Pub Date : 2026-01-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2026.101924

Chandrika Ramiah , Yatindra Kumar Ramgolam , Vimi Dookhun , Riad Sultan

The bankability of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects remains a critical barrier to scaling renewable energy in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). This study examines how stakeholder dynamics influence the viability of PV investments in Mauritius across the project lifecycle. A mixed-methods approach, combining social network analysis, power-interest mapping, and interviews, is applied to identify and assess stakeholder roles. Findings highlight a fragmented but interdependent ecosystem. Regulatory authorities, notably the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities and the Ministry of Housing and Land Use, hold significant influence yet remain weakly engaged in project-level financial concerns. The Central Electricity Board emerges as a pivotal actor, balancing technical oversight with financial control, while Independent Power Producers and prosumers contribute to decentralisation but lack policy leverage. Peripheral actors, including financiers and suppliers, enable compliance but exert limited impact on investment decisions. These asymmetries undermine risk mitigation and investor confidence. The results underscore the value of structured and inclusive stakeholder engagement, with social network analysis providing a diagnostic tool to strengthen collaboration. The study offers policy-relevant insights to improve PV project bankability in Mauritius and provides a replicable framework for other island economies pursuing renewable energy transitions.

太阳能光伏项目的可融资性仍然是小岛屿发展中国家扩大可再生能源规模的一个关键障碍。本研究考察了利益相关者动态如何影响毛里求斯整个项目生命周期的光伏投资可行性。结合社会网络分析、权力-利益映射和访谈，采用混合方法来识别和评估利益相关者的角色。研究结果强调了一个支离破碎但相互依存的生态系统。监管部门，特别是能源和公用事业部和住房和土地使用部，拥有重大影响力，但在项目层面的财务问题上仍然参与不足。中央电力局（Central Electricity Board）成为一个关键角色，在技术监督和财务控制之间取得平衡，而独立电力生产商和消费企业有助于权力下放，但缺乏政策杠杆。外围行为者，包括融资者和供应商，使合规得以实现，但对投资决策的影响有限。这些不对称破坏了风险缓解和投资者信心。研究结果强调了结构化和包容性利益相关者参与的价值，社会网络分析为加强合作提供了一种诊断工具。该研究为提高毛里求斯光伏项目的可融资性提供了与政策相关的见解，并为其他寻求可再生能源转型的岛屿经济体提供了可复制的框架。

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