The world faces two pressing challenges: on the one hand, limiting global warming to 1.5°
C; on the other hand, enabling socio-economic development that is inclusive and equitable …

Abstract The advantages of Energy Communities (ECs) range from giving energy end-
consumers an active role in the energy market to the increase of renewable energy sources …

In this study, the European-level regulations governing energy communities are reviewed.
This is important as recognizing definitions, rights, and obligations in the regulatory world …

Understanding which drivers and barriers exist in the development of a circular economy
(CE) is a relevant and timely endeavour. The aim of this paper is to contribute to this debate …

The demographic growth and the irreversible decline of fossil fuel deposits argue for
alternative resources to meet energy demand. The main challenge is to make renewable …

" Chapter 1 Introduction: the Global Political Economy of Energy Transitions The question of
whether and how we can collectively steer our economy and society onto a lower carbon …

Concerns related to climate change and global warming caused by anthropogenic activities
and fossil energy use in particular have been increasing lately. Air pollution and volatile …

Determining economically viable and highly efficient strategic locations for utility-scale solar
power plants is a costly procedure that depends on several factors. This paper investigates …

In response to the ongoing climate crisis, many countries have issued policies to support the
uptake of renewable energy. In the same vein, the European Union (EU) has issued a …

Energy transition is increasingly regarded as a promising opportunity for the economic
development of rural areas. This possibility is associated with the siting and (co-) ownership …