The sustainable development of mobility in the green transition: Renewable energy, local industrial chain, and battery recycling

Every energy generation technology, including hydropower, has its own strengths and shortcomings. We carried out vulnerability assessment (VA) applying a bottom‐up multi‐disciplinary indicator‐based method considering people's perception of five dimensions of a storage type (ST) “national pride” hydropower project–1200 MW Budhi Gandaki Hydropower Project (BGHP) in Nepal. We also examined how ST projects can contribute to sustainable development goals (SDGs) overcoming the vulnerabilities. Primary data on people's perception were collected through focus group discussions and 200 household questionnaire surveys conducted within the most vulnerable areas. People perceived the “Physical” dimension as the most impactful. The local community is optimistic about some infrastructure development, but issues related to compensation, resettlement and physical stressors were found to be very sensitive for the effective implementation of the project. Expectations of the local people and proposed plans by the government are concurrent in some issues but not in all. Our analysis shows that the BGHP has the potential to be multi‐dimensionally beneficial (to eight SDGs) for Nepal, provided that supportive policies are formulated and implemented stringently. Extending the project as multi‐purpose, pumped storage and other improvements such as floatovoltaics are some of the plausible recommendations for harnessing maximum benefits from this important project while minimizing threats. Moreover, the methodological framework can be conveniently replicated for conducting VA of hydropower projects under comparable physical and socio‐economic conditions.

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confidence: 99%

Attaining multiple sustainable development goals through storage hydropower development amidst community vulnerabilities

Bhattarai

Devkota

Maraseni

et al. 2023

“…Thus, it should be emphasized that electric vehicles will play a significant role in the sustainable transportation transition (Heinrich et al, 2021; Strobel et al, 2022) and that the technology combination with PV systems should be strengthened (Merrington et al, 2022). Electric vehicles support the sustainable mobility transition when they are characterized not only by green energy production and battery recycling but also by local industrial development (D'Adamo, Gastaldi, & Ozturk, 2023).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Residential photovoltaic and energy storage systems for sustainable development: An economic analysis applied to incentive mechanisms

D'Adamo,

Dell'Aguzzo,

Pruckner

2023

Self Cite

The photovoltaic (PV) system has a very significant growing global trend and its role is essential in combating climate change. However, its intermittent nature requires integration with a battery energy storage system (BES). This work proposes an economic analysis based on net present value (NPV) for an integrated PV + BES system in a mature market (Italy). The analyses are applied to different policy (used for both PV and BES) and market (purchase price, selling price) contexts. Results show that the NPV(PV) ranges from 1061 to 7426 €/kW. The work identifies the conditions under which BES is affordable. The required increase in self‐consumption varies in the 14%–35% range. The purchase price and the percentage of energy‐self‐consumption play a crucial role in the profitability assessment of a PV + BES system. Incentive policies based on subsidized tax deductions and subsidies for energy produced and self‐consumed can enable a more sustainable energy future in the residential sector. This work suggests a mix of policy choices: (i) a subsidized tax deduction larger than 50% and a bonus for energy produced and self‐consumed for PV plants; (ii) subsidized tax deduction also for BESs but at a lower value than for PV plants; and (iii) encouraging a recycling industry.

“…In order to continue sustainable development, it is now necessary to transition from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to electric vehicles (EVs) (Heidrich et al, 2017). Technology innovation and sustainability are inextricably linked (D'Adamo et al, 2023). Thus, the manufacturers need to invest heavily in both the evolution of technology and production processes (Mohamad & Songthaveephol, 2020).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Thus, e‐mobility is seen at the core of future mobility by many individuals (Harrison & Thiel, 2017; Lemme et al, 2019). In order to prevent disadvantageous conditions for future generations, sustainability in the transportation sector is a necessity, not a current trend (D'Adamo et al, 2023). Many nations throughout the world have begun switching to EVs because of the significant GHG emissions caused by the burning of fossil fuels in conventional cars and the viability of this clean technology (Chaturvedi et al, 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

Analyzing the blockades to electric vehicle mobility in an emerging economy: Toward a triple bottom line sustainable development

Gahlaut

Dwivedi

2023

The emerging economies are moving toward electric vehicles (EVs), which are much sustainable means of transportation. However, many social, economic, and technological blockades of EV mobility remain to be addressed. The study investigates social, economic, and technological blockades for e‐mobility in an emerging economy and simultaneously concentrating on their existing and future business implications. Identification of e‐mobility blockades is obtained through literature review and consensus of the experts. Kappa analysis is used to strain the priority map of the mentioned blockades on the basis of developing consensus among experts. Thereafter, a multi criteria decision making approach that is, best‐worst method is adopted to rank the identified potential blockades. The study models the social, economic, and technological blockades of EV mobility in context of emerging economy. To cater blockades in a desired sequence, the study further suggests the ranking sequence of blockades to enhance e‐mobility toward sustainable development. The findings from the study reveals that “costs associated with EVs and “the lack of government policies, standards, and regulations” are the most important blockades to sustainable EV adoption. Thus, the organizations and the Government need to find ways to reduce the cost of EVs and simultaneously should plan and develop policies to enhance EV adoption and to reduce the usage of gasoline vehicles. The third most important blockade that is, “low demand due to undetermined sustainable benefits” indicates that there is an urgent need to spread awareness among the consumers about the sustainable benefits for the adoption of EVs. Further, the sensitivity analysis reveals that sensitivity range for weightage of the group of academicians lies between 0.3 and 0.7 on a scale of 1. If more weightage is provided to the practical scenario, it is discovered that “location of charging station (BEV4)” is more important than “lack of flexible distribution network (BEV2)” to enhance the amount of EV adoption in India. The study provides insights to practitioners dealing with e‐mobility in emerging economies, showing the appropriate sequence of the blockades to help them build up strategies to mitigate these blockades.