The paper presents the complete design of a photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB) installation that can be used either to supply local electrical loads or for sale using the premium subsidy awarded by the China government. Possible designs for the PVNB are investigated together with economic and...

This paper considers the design and performance of auction mechanisms used to deploy renewable energy in three emerging economies: Brazil, China, and India. The analysis focuses on the countries' experience in various dimensions, including price reductions, bidding dynamics, coordination with...

Regional energy challenges -- Energy scenarios -- Baseline: unacceptable environmental damages and growing energy insecurity -- Sustainable future: improved environment and enhanced security -- Path to energy sustainability: transformative policy tools and financing mechanisms -- World bank's...

This article describes how rapidly growing data volumes require systems that have the ability to handle massive heterogeneous unstructured data sets. However, most existing mature transaction processing systems are built upon relational databases with structured data. In this article, the...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to develop an output model to extract surface microstructure characteristics of different objects, so as to predict the response of the output voltage obtained from tactile texture sensor. Design/methodology/approach: The model is based on the consideration...

Purpose – To examine the strategic posture of third‐party logistics (3PLs) providers in mainland China. Design/methodology/approach – A sample survey, obtained by mail, of 3PLs firms in mainland China. Key informant data are used to operationalize Porter's competitive strategy and provides...