For investors, the decision to install photovoltaic (PV) systems largely depends on whether the investment proves worthwhile. Subsidies play an important role in this context. Currently, the German subsidy programme is based on feed-in tariffs: Property owners are guaranteed a fixed price for 20...

Individuals trade present for future consumption across a range of economic behaviors, and this tradeoff may differ across socioeconomic groups. To assess these tradeoffs, we estimate a dynamic model of residential solar adoption and system sizing in California using household-level data on...

Malaysia aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, addressing climate change by transitioning to low-carbon electricity. With the power sector contributing 36 % of carbon emissions in 2019, solar photovoltaic (PV) is a key solution, given Malaysia's abundant sunshine. While government roadmaps...

Residential rooftop photovoltaic (RPV) solar power offers a dual benefit: it reduces energy bills and helps combat climate change. Yet, the widespread adoption of RPV is influenced by multifaceted factors. This research delves into five key dimensions: socio-demographic and household...

Thermal energy storage equipped concentrated solar power facilities provide the combined benefits of offering operational flexibility and producing renewable energy. The study examines the synergy nexus of energy transition, green financing and renewable energy intensity in China based on...

The development of a country cannot be realized only through the amount of energy it produces and its industrialization. In a country where its people are left homeless and poor, and its cultural and natural riches are destroyed, the electricity produced is not a measure of development on its...