Hydrogen and its derivatives are important components to achieve climate policy goals, especially in terms of greenhouse gas neutrality. There is an ongoing controversial debate about the applications in which hydrogen and its derivatives should be used and to what extent. Typically, the...

In line with the pursuit of clean and affordable energy, our study contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs-7 and -13) and the global fight against climate change by offering evidence-based insights. We conducted a panel analysis of BRICS (Brazil, the Russian...

Green digital finance plays a crucial role in driving green production, consumption and facilitating the low-carbon transition of energy consumption structures. This paper delves into the impact of green digital finance on this transformation from a multidimensional perspective for the first...

The digital economy and energy are crucial drivers of economic transformation, and the global development trend is toward the deep integration of the two. Previous studies carried out at the provincial scale, show it is difficult to grasp the change characteristics of prefecture-level cities....

Cutting the global economy's dependence on coal has always been seen as one of the most effective measures to reduce carbon emissions and ensure environmental sustainability. However, the demand for coal can vary greatly from country to country. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is...

Greenhouses offer controlled microclimates that enable year-round cultivation, improving food security and agricultural productivity. However, greenhouses are energy-intensive, with heating accounting for a significant portion of the associated costs. This study explores optimal microgrid...

Energy conservation is a key way for China to achieve the goal of "carbon peaking" and "carbon neutrality" goals. Based on the panel data of 152 resource-based and old industrial cities (RBOI cities) in China from 2010 to 2021, this study explores the effect of national industrial transformation...

Residential building heating stands as a significant energy consumer with substantial environmental implications. To facilitate a sustainable transition, it is essential to assess the emissions and costs associated with current heating practices. This study investigates the economical and...