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Distributed Energy Management of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Based on Hierarchical Pricing Mechanism and Aggregate Feasible Regions
2024
Author(s): Meng W, Song D, Huang L, Chen X, Yang J, Dong M, Talaat M, Elkholy M H
This paper proposes a two-stage framework for managing electric vehicle charging stations, addressing challenges such as uncertainty, pricing mechanisms, and network coupling.
Green Hydrogen for Sustainable Industrial Development: A Policy Toolkit for Developing Countries
2024
Author(s): United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
This report explores the benefits of green hydrogen production in developing countries.
The Future of Energy | Ep 3 | Anna Borg: Clean Electrification
2023
Author(s): World Economic Forum
Against the backdrop of a rapidly accelerating climate crisis and geopolitical unrest, what role can electrification play in accelerating the global energy transition? Ms Anna Borg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vattenfall AB offers her vision for electrification across society.
Future of Energy | Ep 1 | Roberto Bocca: Accelerating the Energy Transition
2023
Author(s): World Economic Forum
The world is facing an unprecedented energy crisis. How can we balance energy security, sustainability and affordability in this new context? Mr Roberto Bocca, Head of Shaping the Future of Energy and Materials with the World Economic Forum provides an overview on the key trends shaping the international energy landscape.
Renewables Readiness Assessment: Solomon Islands
2024
Author(s): International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
This renewables readiness assessment (RRA) identifies key actions to accelerate the deployment of renewables and ramp up energy transition efforts in the Solomon Islands.
India Case Study: Cost of Capital Observatory
2024
Author(s): International Energy Agency
This case study includes- Utility-scale solar PV and wind in India: Addressing off-taker risk arising from financially troubled distribution companies, Electric transportation in India: Accelerating the deployment of e-buses and Designing payment security mechanisms and foreign exchange facilities for renewable power projects
Reducing the Cost of Capital: Strategies to Unlock Clean Energy Investment in Emerging and Developing Economies
2024
Author(s): International Energy Agency
This special report provides detailed insights into the risk factors that affect financing costs across different clean energy sectors in EMDEs and provides recommendations of what can be done to address them.
A Feasibility Study of Electric Bicycles: Case of Manikkal Gram Panchayat, Kerala
2024
Author(s): Ghosh N, Jha A, Jain H, Sood A, Singh R, Gogna C, Kant S, Arora A, Sreekumar N, Alok P
In this study, a detailed survey followed by a demonstration exercise of e-cycles was conducted with Anganwadi, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and women associated with Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The study aims to assess the potential of e-cycles as an alternative to their current travel modes.
The Road Ahead for Private Electric Buses in India: Case of Non-urban Routes
2024
Author(s): Khanna K, Ganguly S, Ahmed F, Singh S, Gola K, Jayaraman S, Gandhi S, Jain H
The study highlights that the high cost of finance remains a major deterrent to e-bus adoption. Additionally, other concerns like limited e-bus designs, its robustness and longevity, lack of charging infrastructure, and poor know-how of the maintenance ecosystem are highlighted by operators.
Evaluating the Financial Future of Electric Utilities Using Scenarios Analysis: The Case of Tamil Nadu
2024
Author(s): Sundararagavan S, Anirudh S, Palani H
This paper analyzes the impact of multiple scenarios on the utility’s financials using Revenue and Tariff Analysis for Electric Utilities (RATE) model. The RATE modeling tool can provide actionable insights into the impact of various decisions on overall demand–supply scenarios, the energy balance, and revenue gaps.