The shift toward a sustainable future demands substantial investments in green technologies and infrastructure, with green finance emerging as a pivotal driver for mobilizing such investments. This paper introduces a novel framework for green investment models and platforms tailored specifically...

The presented article investigates the effects of technical innovations in administrative buildings on the financial side of the business, with a main focus on reducing energy costs and energy consumption. The administrative buildings in a business contribute significantly to the business’s...

In the wake of increasing global emphasis on sustainable environmental practices, South African organisations strive to integrate green business principles into their strategies. The paper's objective was to evaluate the importance and implementation of an energy policy within the financial...

Der Artikel beschreibt zunächst die aktuellen technischen und regulatorischen Rahmenbedingungen für Lastverschiebung im Prosumer-Haushalt. Seit Ende 2023 sind alle Rahmenbedingungen weitestgehend definiert, um in den nächsten Jahren automatisierte tarifbasierte Lastverschiebungen in den Markt...

Zusammenfassung Der stetige Wandel von einer auf fossilen Rohstoffen basierenden Energieversorgung hin zu einer Versorgung auf Basis erneuerbarer Energien dient u. a. dem Ziel der Reduzierung des Kohlenstoffdioxidausstoßes. Dieser Wandel führt neben der Einsparung von Kohlenstoffdioxid zu...

Aim: This paper aims to identify the characteristic variables that influence firms' resource efficiency awareness and subsequently group countries based on the similarities of these influencing factors. Design / Research methods: We utilize data from the GESIS Data Archive and Flash...

The energy supply sector, encompassing vital components such as generation, transmission, and distribution, holds a pivotal role in satisfying the energy demands of modern society. Its intricate web of technologies and infrastructure ensures the reliable provision of electricity from diverse...

The use of distributed energy resources (DER) programs, which include separate renewable energy (RE) programs, has expanded in residential as well as commercial structures as an outcome of recent technological developments. The virtual power plant (VPP) may improve the security and reliability...

Purpose To address complex societal challenges, particularly in the context of climate change, there is a growing interest in employing interdisciplinary ethnographic research (IER). This paper examines the experiences associated with participating in IER, drawing insights from a collaboration...

Objective: The objective of the article is to classify European Union (EU) member states according to similarity in the area of sustainable development goal 7 (SDG7) of the United Nations (UN) Agenda 2030 on affordable and clean energy. Research Design & Methods: We conducted a hierarchy of EU...

Chapter 1 – Digital Sustainability -- Chapter 2 – Green IT: The evolution of environmental concerns within ICT policy, research and practice -- Chapter 3 – Interacting digital and sustainability transformation through artificial intelligence -- Chapter 4 – Digital transformation and AI...

This paper aims to research the organizational factors influencing the implementation of energy efficiency measures in companies. The analysis was performed on a sample of companies from Serbia included in the World Bank Enterprise Survey. The raw data collected by the World Bank were utilized...

Humans remain exposed to ongoing security risks. Energy security is closely associated with human life and productive activity and is strongly related to the increasing number of natural extreme events over the past few decades. Therefore, finding the exact relationship between two factors will...

A microgrid, regarded as one of the cornerstones of the future smart grid, uses distributed generations and information technology to create a widely distributed automated energy delivery network. This paper presents a review of the microgrid concept, classification and control strategies....

In this paper, we present an energy management system with the help of aggregator and demand response program (DR). We have considered a smart residential distribution system consisting of residential aggregator, heterogenous consumers and one common charging station (CCS) for EVs. The role of...

This paper aims to research the organizational factors influencing the implementation of energy efficiency measures in companies. The analysis was performed on a sample of companies from Serbia included in the World Bank Enterprise Survey. The raw data collected by the World Bank were utilized...

The utility's utilization of communication technology and renewable energy sources has paved the path for self-sustaining microgrids (MGs). However, the intermittency of solar and wind energies raises concerns about meeting demand effectively. To ensure optimal performance of distributed MGs, an...

The transition towards smart grid introduces the potential for revolutionary changes in the present energy management systems. It provides the grid with the necessary functionalities to transform into a decentralized energy system, and integrate large-scale variable renewable energy sources with...

By 2050, the European Union aims to become climate neutral. The achievement of this goal will require, among others, a massive boost in energy efficiency. Companies and other organizations can make a significant contribution to climate protection through systematic and long-term energy...