The traditional paradigm of centralised electricity systems is being disrupted by increasing
levels of distributed generation. It is unclear as to what level of distributed generation is …

Decarbonized power systems are critical to mitigate climate change, yet methods to achieve
a reliable and resilient near-zero power system are still under exploration. This study …

With the coming of the 21st century in the US, reliance on fossil fuels, in particular coal,
decreased while renewable energy sources increased their contribution to the US energy …

Wind energy has a pivotal role to play in the transition to renewable energy. However, social
opposition to developer-owned wind farms is a key barrier to its deployment. While research …

Local opposition to wind energy projects in Europe and North America is growing. This often
causes project delays or even failure. Financial benefits may be one way to counteract a …

In order to mitigate climate change, the energy sector undergoes a transformation towards a
climate-neutral future based on renewable energy sources. Energy system models generate …

Given the increasing role of socially responsible investing (SRI), but still limited participation
of individual (ie small, retail) investors, the objective of this study is twofold:(i) We aim to …

Energy security affects the functioning of countries politically, economically, and socially.
Energy is an important factor in sustainable development efforts. Hence, countries are …

Across the EU, significant investments are being made in renewable generation and grid
technologies, however, policy makers and planners are frequently met with resistance from …

Many countries worldwide have adopted policies to support the expansion of renewable
energy sources aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, combating climate change …