Exploring blockchain for the energy transition: Opportunities and challenges based on a case study in Japan

A Ahl, M Yarime, M Goto, SS Chopra, NM Kumar… - … and sustainable energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
Under pressures to reach net zero emissions by 2050, there is an ongoing transition of
energy decarbonization, decentralization and digitalization. Physical and information flows …

An integrated hesitant 2-tuple Pythagorean fuzzy analysis of QFD-based innovation cost and duration for renewable energy projects

Y Zhang, Y Zhang, C Gong, H Dinçer, S Yüksel - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
This study evaluates quality function deployment-based innovation pathways for renewable
energy projects. For this purpose, a 2-stage novel model is suggested. Firstly, the weights of …

Sustainability in equity crowdfunding

S Vismara - Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2019 - Elsevier
Existing studies on the relationship between sustainability and crowdfunding are focused on
campaigns that provide rewards for backers. Equity crowdfunding is substantially different in …

Analyzing the nexus of green economy, clean and financial technology

N Metawa, E Dogan, D Taskin - Economic Analysis and Policy, 2022 - Elsevier
The connection between the green economy, technology, and finance has recently become
a popular topic for analyzing economic and policy matters. Financial technology can provide …

Kano-based mapping of innovation strategies for renewable energy alternatives using hybrid interval type-2 fuzzy decision-making approach

X Li, S Zhu, S Yüksel, H Dinçer, GG Ubay - Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
In this study, it is aimed to identify innovative strategies for different renewable energy
alternatives. In this context, the criteria that affect the effectiveness of renewable energy …

Analysis of crowdfunding platforms for microgrid project investors via a q-rung orthopair fuzzy hybrid decision-making approach

X Wu, H Dinçer, S Yüksel - Financial Innovation, 2022 - Springer
Effective crowdfunding platforms positively contribute toward improving microgrid energy
management systems. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis is required to understand the …

Fintech, digitalization and blockchain: possible applications for green finance

G Dorfleitner, D Braun - The rise of green finance in Europe: opportunities …, 2019 - Springer
The objective of this chapter is to delineate the potential of fintech and blockchain to unlock
the mobilization of green finance and to overcome respective barriers by explaining the key …

Crowdfunding for solar photovoltaics development: A review and forecast

Y Lu, R Chang, S Lim - Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 2018 - Elsevier
Solar Photovoltaics (PV) has become one of the major trends in the energy sector for the
past decade. Due to the high upfront capital expenditure needed for solar installations, new …

The role of crowdfunding in moving towards a sustainable society

S Testa, KR Nielsen, M Bogers, S Cincotti - Technological Forecasting and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Crowdfunding presents many opportunities for moving towards a sustainable society, with
specific interest for sustainable entrepreneurs and innovators. In order to examine the …

How environmental and social orientations influence the funding success of investment-based crowdfunding: The mediating role of the number of funders and the …

J Hörisch, I Tenner - Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 2020 - Elsevier
Environmentally and socially oriented ventures have great potential for contributing to
sustainable development. Many expect crowdfunding to be able to unleash this potential by …