This study finds that optimal placement of long-duration energy storage in renewable-heavy power systems depends on multiple interacting factors—such as generation, demand, storage, and transmission—and cannot be determined by any single metric, with siting decisions having system-wide effects.
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Hydrogen Production, Transportation, Storage, and Utilization: Theoretical and Practical Aspects, 2025, Pages 417-501

The chapter supports multiple UN SDGs—particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships)—by emphasizing the transition to sustainable hydrogen solutions, advancing infrastructure, promoting innovation, and highlighting the importance of international collaboration to achieve a low-carbon energy future.

This study shows that the growth of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles significantly contributes to rising carbon dioxide levels and global warming, and suggests that investing in clean energy vehicles and implementing effective policies are crucial to reducing climate change and promoting sustainable development. As part of the research, the authors develop a new mathematical model to analyze the impact of fossil fuel vehicle emissions on atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and global warming.

Can philanthropy bridge the funding gap required to advance the Sustainable Development Goals? Hear from thought leaders, including 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon and actor

This content aligns with SDG 7 and SDG 12: Pomegranate peels are otherwise discarded. But this chapter discusses how the waste can be converted into a clean source of renewable energy.

The RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2025 focuses on the role of philanthropy in bridging the funding gap to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, featuring insights from prominent thought leaders. To commemorate this event, Elsevier has curated a free Special Collection with the latest research on philanthropy and the SDGs.

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Digital Twins for Smart Metabolic Circular Cities, Innovations in Planning and Climate Resilience, Smart Cities, 2025, Pages 115-152

This chapter supports SDG 9, 11, and 7 by discussing the integration of digital twins to enable urban stakeholders to make informed decisions, ensuring that buildings are optimized for both energy efficiency and occupant well-being, thus advancing the goals of sustainable urban development.
This article examines 42,291 renewable energy investment deals across OECD countries from 2004 to 2022, revealing highly international capital flows. Results show that $US 45.4B annually (45%) is invested across borders, with varying degrees between countries. Further, renewable energy investments increasingly mirror general foreign direct investment (89% correlation), indicating financial mainstreaming, which can contribute to rapid deployment.
Earth Day 2025

22nd April is Earth Day, an annual, global movement to raise awareness and promote environmental protection. The theme for Earth Day 2025 is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. To mark the event Elsevier has curated a free to access Special Collection featuring the latest research articles and book chapters to advance knowledge.

This article proposed a new research framework to help better account for the broader sustainability (e.g. local community well-being, affordability, accessibility) in the net-zero energy transition

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