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Current Dynamics in Energy, Climate and Environmental Sustainability: Challenges, Prospects and Analysis

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 4788

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Prof. Dr. Kamel Si Mohammed

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Interests: econometrics techniques; environmental economics; financial economics; energy economics; climate change
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Dear Colleagues,

The global energy landscape is profoundly transforming as nations and industries strive to balance economic growth, environmental sustainability, and energy security. The increasing shift toward the use of renewable energy sources, alongside the urgent imperative to cut carbon emissions, has propelled advancements in clean energy technologies, carbon markets, and climate policies. However, this transition is not without its challenges. Trade wars, resource nationalism, and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning rare earth elements and critical minerals, have disrupted global supply chains, hampering the large-scale implementation of clean energy solutions. Moreover, the growing frequency of extreme weather events driven by climate change poses significant threats to energy infrastructure, making robust adaptation and mitigation strategies essential.

This Special Issue aims to explore and analyze the most recent trends, challenges, and opportunities in energy, climate, and environmental sustainability. It seeks to comprehensively understand the geopolitical, economic, and technological dimensions of energy transition while assessing its impact on global climate policies and sustainable development. This Special Issue will feature cutting-edge research on policy frameworks, market-based solutions, and innovative strategies to enhance resilience amid climate and energy crises.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Rare earth elements and geopolitical risk;
  • Trade wars and energy;
  • Climate change and energy;
  • AI and renewable energy;
  • Emission trading systems and energy;
  • Innovations in energy storage and grid resilience;
  • Circular economy and energy production;

Energy transition and net-zero emission economies;

Prof. Dr. Kamel Si Mohammed
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • energy
  • energy transition
  • climate change
  • geopolitical risk

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TESE-Informed Evolution Pathways for Photovoltaic Systems: Bridging Technology Trajectories and Market Needs
by Jadwiga Gorączkowska, Marta Moczulska and Sergey Yatsunenko
Energies 2025, 18(23), 6216; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18236216 - 27 Nov 2025
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Challenges related to energy security require support for investments in renewable energy sources. One of the most dynamically developing technologies in this area is photovoltaics. The literature provides numerous publications indicating PV development directions; however, strategic development planning remains fragmented between purely technological [...] Read more.
Challenges related to energy security require support for investments in renewable energy sources. One of the most dynamically developing technologies in this area is photovoltaics. The literature provides numerous publications indicating PV development directions; however, strategic development planning remains fragmented between purely technological solutions and market-economic analyses. Systematic integration of both perspectives with customer needs is lacking. This study fills this gap: applying the Trends of Engineering System Evolution (TESE) methodology enables identification of PV system development trends with particular attention to PV user needs and consideration of market-economic and technological conditions. The TESE framework was used to identify the Main Parameter of Value (MPV), which indicates which technology features are important to consumers. Two key MPVs were identified: “profitability” and “independence.” These reflect the fundamental decision criteria of customers in residential and commercial segments. The analysis revealed that profitability is between stages 2 and 3 of the technology S-curve, while independence is at stage 2. As areas worth developing in terms of the indicated MPVs, the authors proposed: increasing panel efficiency, building integrated platforms containing PV, batteries, and an efficient management system (PV + ESS + EMS), and creating PV microgrids with energy storage. The integration of photovoltaic systems with energy storage solutions proved to be the most important strategic direction, simultaneously addressing both MPVs and enabling advanced energy management capabilities. The study provides manufacturers and technology developers with evidence-based recommendations concerning resource allocation in photovoltaic innovation. It combines the technology development approach and market demand through systematically verified evolutionary patterns. This methodology offers a repeatable framework for strategic technology planning in renewable energy sectors. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Dynamics in Energy, Climate and Environmental Sustainability: Challenges, Prospects and Analysis)
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Determinants of a Green Economy from the Perspective of Energy Sources in the GCC: The Role of Natural Gas Production
by Talal H. Alsabhan, Shaima Alghannam, Hamed M. Alhoshan and Reem Alshagri
Energies 2025, 18(22), 5979; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18225979 - 14 Nov 2025
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Investigating the key factors that contribute to the development of a green economy is essential for governments and policymakers as they decide where to allocate their investments. However, the determinants of a green economy, particularly regarding different energy sources, remain an under-researched area, [...] Read more.
Investigating the key factors that contribute to the development of a green economy is essential for governments and policymakers as they decide where to allocate their investments. However, the determinants of a green economy, particularly regarding different energy sources, remain an under-researched area, especially in the context of GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) economies. This study aims to explore the roles of natural gas production, crude oil production, and electricity production from renewable energy sources in the transition towards green economic transformation. For our estimation, we employed panel data techniques, utilizing data from all six GCC economies covering the period from 2010 to 2023. Our results indicate that both the use of renewable energy sources and natural gas production have significantly contributed to advancing green economic transformation in these economies. In contrast, crude oil production has been found to be an irrelevant factor in explaining the transition to green growth in the GCC. The causality analysis revealed that there is a one-way causal relationship between natural gas production and green economic transformation and a two-way causal relationship between electricity generation from renewable sources and green economic transformation in GCC economies. Based on the study’s findings, we recommend that policymakers in GCC economies embrace green economic transformation by increasing the use of renewable sources and natural gas in production. Green economic transformation would help GCC economies pursue advanced, sustainable economic performance. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Current Dynamics in Energy, Climate and Environmental Sustainability: Challenges, Prospects and Analysis)
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Green vs. Brown Energy Subsector in the Context of Carbon Emissions: Evidence from the United States Amid External Shocks
by Hind Alofaysan and Kamal Si Mohammed
Energies 2025, 18(17), 4530; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18174530 - 26 Aug 2025
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Using high-frequency financial data, this study investigates volatility spillovers between five renewable energy subsectors (wind, solar, geothermal, bioenergy, and fuel cells), five conventional energy markets (oil, gas, coal, uranium, and gasoline), and carbon emissions for five industrial sectors (power, industry, ground transportation, domestic [...] Read more.
Using high-frequency financial data, this study investigates volatility spillovers between five renewable energy subsectors (wind, solar, geothermal, bioenergy, and fuel cells), five conventional energy markets (oil, gas, coal, uranium, and gasoline), and carbon emissions for five industrial sectors (power, industry, ground transportation, domestic aviation, and residential) based on a Diebold–Yilmaz VAR-based spillover framework. The results document that the industry and power sectors are the key players in the transmission effects of carbon shocks. In contrast, the reverse is true for the residential and aviation sectors. For renewable energy, fuel cells, and geothermal power, strong forward linkages appear to significantly reduce carbon emissions, while reverse linkages that increase carbon emissions in response to shocks in clean-energy and carbon-intensive industries are relatively high for coal and oil. We also find that the total volatility connectedness exceeds 84%, indicating significant systemic risk transmission. The clean-energy subsectors, particularly wind and solar, now compete in fossil-fuel markets during geopolitical crises. Applying the DCC-GARCH t-copula method to assess portfolio hedging strategies, we find that fuel cell and geothermal assets are the most effective in hedging against volatility in fossil-fuel prices. In contrast, nuclear and gas assets provide benefits from diversification. These results underscore the growing strategic importance of clean energy in mitigating sector-specific emission risks and fostering resilient energy systems in alignment with the United States’ net-zero carbon goals. Full article
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