The question of how to enable an effective, modern, global energy transition is garnering significant interest in both academic and policy making communities.

This white paper examines whether ambitious renewable targets and private sector financing is compatible in Europe over the next decade. It directly relates to SDG 7 - affordable and clean energy, and SDG 13 - climate action.

This book chapter addresses goals 7, 12, 13 and 14 by describing the fundamental issues of microalgae and their cultivation as a biofuel and alternative food source.

Soiling consists of the deposition of contaminants onto photovoltaic (PV) modules or mirrors and tubes of concentrated solar power systems (CSPs).

Agricultural wastes are readily available in farming communities and can be utilised for off-grid electrification as an alternative to diesel generators.

Electricity systems based on renewables have an increasing demand for flexibility.

Accurate health estimation and lifetime prediction of lithium-ion batteries are crucial for durable electric vehicles.

Waste multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), containing BaTiO 3 , Ag, Pd, Ni and Sn etc., are valuable secondary resource.

This review gives a worldwide overview on Power-to-Gas projects producing hydrogen or renewable substitute natural gas focusing projects in central Europe.

The number of countries with a national development plan has more than doubled, from about 62 in 2006 to 134 in 2018.