This study contributes to the existing environmental economics literature by examining the
short-and long-run impacts of renewable and nuclear energy consumption on CO 2 …

Abstract The new European Commission plans to raise the greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions reduction target from 40% towards 55% by 2030 and make Europe the first …

The aim of this paper is to provide a multi-criteria decision making framework based on the
Triple Bottom Line principles and Analytic Hierarchy Process methodology for sustainable …

In the present climate, thermal insulation is crucial for reducing energy consumption for
heating or cooling in buildings, increasing the lifespan of structures, and building elements …

This paper presents a literature review addressing the public acceptance of renewable
energy as a replacement for fossil fuels in electricity production. This review was motivated …

Solar tracking systems would probably increase the efficiency of a PV module, but when and
where. There are many factors that affect the performance of PV panels, especially …

Financing decentralized renewable energy infrastructures in Germany is a complex issue
due to the fact that public authorities lack the needed capital and institutional private …

There are several different economic barriers such as high up-front capital costs, high
transaction costs and diverse risks (eg performance and technical, contract risks, market …

In the last fifteen years, Europe has been involved in the major development of photovoltaic
(PV) solar energy. The Kyoto Protocol requirements and the European Union (EU) directives …

Solar technology development in recent years has facilitated access to solar PV systems at
increasingly competitive costs. This paper analyses the influence of solar technology on the …