Pathways for efficient transition into net zero energy buildings (nZEB) in Sub-Sahara Africa. Case study: Cameroon, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire

Mohammed, B. Umaru; Wiysahnyuy, Yufenyuy Severine; Ashraf, Noman; Mempouo, Blaise; Mengata, Ghislain Mengounou

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113422

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“…The autoregressive distributed lag approach, as detailed by Pesaran and Pesaran [99], is proficient in handling variables that are stable at their initial levels, first differences, or even a mix of both. Nevertheless, as highlighted by Mohammed et al [100] and Yeo et al [101], the autoregressive distributed lag model faces challenges when dealing with variables that are stationary at the second difference due to its dependency on specific threshold values (lower for I(0) and upper for I(1), or a combination thereof). This necessitates a preliminary check for the stationarity of variables before proceeding with deeper analysis.…”

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confidence: 99%

Unraveling Korea’s Energy Challenge: The Consequences of Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Energy Use on Economic Sustainability

Li,

2024

Sustainability

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This research delves into the effects of carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption on economic growth in Korea from 1980 to 2022, employing a sophisticated nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag model. The study unveils pivotal findings, most notably the positive association between carbon dioxide emissions and economic growth, suggesting that periods of economic expansion in Korea have been accompanied by surges in emissions. Furthermore, the investigation highlights a significant, albeit asymmetrical, positive impact of primary energy consumption on economic growth, illuminating the critical role of energy in the nation’s economic trajectory. The analysis also identifies essential economic determinants—namely, the labor force, gross fixed capital formation, and net inflows of foreign direct investment—underscoring their pivotal contributions to economic proliferation. The reliability of these insights is corroborated through advanced econometric techniques, including fully modified ordinary least squares and dynamic ordinary least squares methods. A noteworthy discovery emerges from the Toda–Yamamoto causality test, revealing bidirectional Granger causality between carbon dioxide emissions and economic growth, as well as between energy consumption and economic growth. Moreover, it uncovers a unidirectional causality flowing from labor, capital formation, and foreign direct investment towards economic growth. These findings elucidate the complex interplay between environmental and economic elements, highlighting the critical need for sustainable energy policies and proactive environmental stewardship in Korea. By advocating for a synthesis of economic advancement and environmental sustainability, this study presents indispensable insights for policymakers. It calls for a judicious approach to balancing Korea’s economic ambitions with its ecological responsibilities, thereby charting a sustainable path forward for the nation. Through its comprehensive analysis, this research contributes valuable perspectives to the discourse on economic development and environmental sustainability, offering guidance for Korea’s strategic planning and policy formulation.

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Section: Econometric Modelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Unraveling Korea’s Energy Challenge: The Consequences of Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Energy Use on Economic Sustainability

Li,

2024

Sustainability

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“…The potential of NZEBs in solar energy storage and consistent making it available for consumption even during outages depend on NZEB technology [7], [8]. Cost is also an important consideration, as every decision starts with financial viability [1]. Given the dynamic technological environment, NZEBs should be able to accommodate any changes needed based on the needs of the hour [9].…”

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“…Another goal aims toward climate action for a sustainable environment (Goal 13). NZEBs are likely to be a potential contributor toward achieving these two goals as they not only generate solar energy but store the surplus for further usage during outages, given continuous technology innovation [1], [2]. For economic and environmental improvement, sources of green energy offer promising prospects due to their being unlimited and natural, unlike the constraints packaged with traditional energy sources [3].…”

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“…Providing energy solutions that too from green, clean, and unlimited sources is concurrently conducive to environmental resilience toward achieving the sustainable development goals mentioned above [5]. Diverse factors, such as building construction materials and employed technology, adequate training to the workers, consumer acceptance in response to changing needs of the ecosystem, the impact of certifications and ratings on all the stakeholders, including consumers, Government, policymakers, concerned industries, impact the adoption and potential success of NZEBs in India [1]. An efficient NZEB can become an effective system for collecting, converting, storing, and utilizing solar energy efficiently.…”

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Modelling the Critical Success Factors of Net-zero Energy Buildings in India

Trivedi,

Chaurasia

2023

E3S Web Conf.

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Amidst the widespread consciousness and several awareness programs to combat the adverse impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the climate, Net-zero energy buildings (NZEB) have emerged as one of the potential solutions. Various factors, including the need for heavy initial capital investment, weather conditions, government regulations, policies, training and development, technology, and so forth, were figured out by carrying out a literature review and interviewing the area experts. Further, investigating the inter-contextual relationships helps to have key success factors of NZEBs in India that are multidimensional in nature. To achieve this goal, the Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) approach was employed to compute the mutual influence of the ten key success factors in the Indian context. The results report that favorable weather conditions, government policies, and regulations are the most crucial factors for the NZEB sectoral development in Indian contexts.

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“…There are many long-term benefits of moving towards energy buildings [3], which include lower environmental impacts, lower operating and maintenance costs, better resilience to power outages and natural disasters, and improved energy security. Reducing building energy consumption in construction can be achieved through various methods, including integrated design, retrofitting energy efficiency, reducing plug-in loads, and energy-saving programs [4,5].…”

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Application of PCM in a Zero-Energy Building and Using a CCHP System Based on Geothermal Energy in Canada and the UAE

Assareh,

Keykhah,

Hoseinzadeh

et al. 2024

Buildings

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In this research, the optimization of energy consumption of zero-energy buildings using PCMs in the two study cities of Vancouver and Dubai and its energy supply with a multi-generation geothermal system is discussed. PCMs used in the walls and roofs of designed buildings are of two types, namely PCM (solid) and PCM (liquid). By optimizing the energy consumption of the residential complex in two study cities, it is finally possible to choose the best mode in optimal conditions to reduce energy consumption in the residential complex, reduce the costs of the residential complex, and reduce the environmental pollution. The results showed that the amount of electricity consumption, heating, and cooling of the residential complex during the year in the city of Vancouver is 8493.55, 7899.1, and 1083.97 kWh, respectively, and in the city of Dubai, the values are 9572.1, 8.99, and 18,845.44 kW, respectively. Also, by optimizing the energy consumption of residential complexes in Vancouver and Dubai, it is possible to reduce CO2 emissions by 2129.7 and 2773.2 kg/year, respectively. The electricity consumption of the residential complex in Dubai is 11.26% and the carbon dioxide emission is 23.20% more. In the end, a multi-generation system is proposed to meet the energy consumption of a six-unit zero-energy residential complex with 120 m2 and two bedrooms in Vancouver, Canada. By setting up the study system in the city of Vancouver, 237,364.6 kWh of electricity, 425,959.4 kWh of heating, and 304,732.8 kWh of electricity can be produced in one year. According to the investigation, the geothermal system can easily provide the energy consumption required by residential buildings.

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Pathways for efficient transition into net zero energy buildings (nZEB) in Sub-Sahara Africa. Case study: Cameroon, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire

Cited by 19 publications

References 48 publications

Unraveling Korea’s Energy Challenge: The Consequences of Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Energy Use on Economic Sustainability

Unraveling Korea’s Energy Challenge: The Consequences of Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Energy Use on Economic Sustainability

Modelling the Critical Success Factors of Net-zero Energy Buildings in India

Application of PCM in a Zero-Energy Building and Using a CCHP System Based on Geothermal Energy in Canada and the UAE

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