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Transformation of Energy Markets: Description, Modeling of Functioning Mechanisms and Determining Development Trends—Third Edition

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (25 April 2025) | Viewed by 5149

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Dr. Michał Bernard Pietrzak

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Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdansk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
Interests: renewable energy; sustainable development; low-emission economy; regional analysis
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Dr. Marta Kuc-Czarnecka

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Department of Statistics and Econometrics, Faculty of Management and Economics, Gdansk University of Technology, 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
Interests: social and economic convergence; sustainable development; renewable and sustainable energy; spatial statistics; composite indicators; GIS
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue addresses the global energy transformation and related changes in the functioning of energy markets. It also addresses the issue of the rapidly growing renewable energy sector and its increasingly strong links with the electricity market and the primary fuel market. Currently, the renewable energy sector is an increasingly large area of the modern economy in terms of business investment, the share of the sector’s output in GDP, energy production, and research and development. Undoubtedly, the functioning of the RE sector has had a significant impact on the functioning of the global electricity market and the primary fuels market. All of this has necessitated a new and completely different view of the changes taking place in these markets, especially in terms of electricity and primary fuel prices, as well as their institutional basis. The question arises as to what development trends will occur in the various energy markets, and consequently, how to create energy policy and carry out the energy transition, both at the national and international levels.

Topics of interest for publication include:

  • Energy transformation, energy markets;
  • Primary fuels, electricity, and renewable energy markets;
  • Institutional determinants of development of energy markets;
  • Current state and development prospects for energy markets;
  • Prosumers, low-emission economy;
  • Modeling dependencies on energy markets;
  • Forecasting prices on energy markets.

Prof. Dr. Michał Bernard Pietrzak
Dr. Marta Kuc-Czarnecka
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • energy transformation
  • sustainable development of the energy markets
  • renewable energy sector
  • primary fuels market
  • electricity market
  • energy regulation
  • energy forecasting

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Optimizing Acidic Reductive Leaching for Lithium Recovery: Enhancing Sustainable Lithium Supply for Energy Markets
by Agnieszka Sobianowska-Turek, Amelia Zielińska, Weronika Urbańska, Anna Mielniczek, Agnieszka Fornalczyk, Szymon Pawlak, Tomasz Małysa and Janusz Cebulski
Energies 2025, 18(2), 398; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18020398 - 17 Jan 2025
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The growing demand for lithium, driven by its crucial role in energy storage technologies such as lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics, is intensifying the need for sustainable extraction methods. While lithium is sourced from both primary and [...] Read more.
The growing demand for lithium, driven by its crucial role in energy storage technologies such as lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics, is intensifying the need for sustainable extraction methods. While lithium is sourced from both primary and secondary resources, particularly from recycled materials, the recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries remains challenging. This article presents acidic reductive leaching as a promising alternative for lithium extraction from secondary sources and unconventional ores, emphasizing its potential benefits, such as higher recovery rates, faster processing, and adaptability to various waste materials. Notably, this method facilitates the selective recovery of lithium before cobalt and nickel, providing a strategic advantage. This study highlights the lack of optimization studies on leaching conditions (e.g., acid concentration, reducing agents, temperature, and time) that could maximize lithium recovery while minimizing environmental and economic costs. The article aims to investigate and optimize the parameters of acidic reductive leaching for more efficient lithium recovery. Additionally, the results contribute to the principles of the circular economy and sustainable supply chains in the energy sector, providing a method to reduce dependency on geopolitically constrained lithium resources and supporting the global energy transition toward cleaner energy solutions. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Transformation of Energy Markets: Description, Modeling of Functioning Mechanisms and Determining Development Trends—Third Edition)
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Opportunities for the Transformation and Development of Power Plants Under Water Stress Conditions: Example of Adamów Power Plant
by Tomasz Kałuża, Jolanta Kanclerz, Mateusz Hämmerling, Ewelina Janicka-Kubiak and Stanisław Zaborowski
Energies 2024, 17(24), 6267; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17246267 - 12 Dec 2024
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In the vicinity of the Adamów power plant, which operates in the catchment area of the Kiełbaska river, there is a significant shortage of water resources caused by the intensive use of water by the energy industry and agriculture. The development of the [...] Read more.
In the vicinity of the Adamów power plant, which operates in the catchment area of the Kiełbaska river, there is a significant shortage of water resources caused by the intensive use of water by the energy industry and agriculture. The development of the plant by replacing the outdated coal-fired (lignite-fired) units with modern gas and steam units may contribute significantly to reducing the negative impact on the environment and reduce the demand for water resources relative to coal technology. Gas and steam units are a much more energy-efficient technology. This implies a lower demand for water, a reduction in pollutant emissions, and greater operational flexibility, which enables the units to adapt to changing hydrological and environmental conditions. The high efficiency of these units limits the need for frequent water-refilling, while allowing for a more sustainable and stable production of energy. Based on an analysis of hydrological data for the years 2019–2023, it was estimated that water stress is observed in this catchment area on 198 days per year, which accounts for c.a. 54% of the hydrological year. Therefore, it is assumed that inter-catchment pumping stations with a flow of 0.347 m3∙s−1 will be required. This sets the demand for water at 5.95 million m3 per year. The planned water transfer will be carried out from Jeziorsko reservoir on the Warta river through the catchment area of Teleszyna river. Moreover, there are plans for the reconstruction of the layout of Kiełbaska Duża and Teleszyna rivers, which would involve the restoration of natural run-offs, following the discontinuation of open-pit lignite mining. This will additionally be supported by the reduced demand for water in the water use system when using the modernised power plant. The analysed data made it possible to develop hydrological scenarios that take the future reduction in water stress into account by implementing plans to restore the former hydrographic system in the region. These investments would also foresee the creation of new retention reservoirs (in former mining pits) with a capacity of nearly 900 million m3, which will significantly increase the region’s water resources and retention potential, supporting hydrological and energy security for the years to come. Full article
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Comprehensive Analysis of Failures in Photovoltaic Installations—A Survey-Based Study
by Paweł Kut, Katarzyna Pietrucha-Urbanik and Patryk Kurek
Energies 2024, 17(23), 5986; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17235986 - 28 Nov 2024
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The increasing demand for renewable energy sources indicates that an increasing number of single-family homeowners are choosing photovoltaic installations. These systems facilitate self-sufficient electricity production, increasing the energy independence of households. Although the prevalence and advancements in this field are growing, users frequently [...] Read more.
The increasing demand for renewable energy sources indicates that an increasing number of single-family homeowners are choosing photovoltaic installations. These systems facilitate self-sufficient electricity production, increasing the energy independence of households. Although the prevalence and advancements in this field are growing, users frequently experience technical problems and failures that can affect the efficiency of the installation and the satisfaction with their use. The aim of this paper is to analyze the problems encountered by users of photovoltaic installations in single-family buildings. The study relies on user feedback, enabling the identification of the most frequently occurring issues from their viewpoint and the assessment of the reliability of the systems. While the analysis does not allow for a direct technical diagnosis of faults, the results obtained from the surveys provide valuable information on the frequency of problems and the elements of the system that require special attention. On this basis, conclusions can be drawn that can support further work on improving the reliability of the installation. The presented analysis includes not only specific failures, but also the overall satisfaction of users. Full article
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Bibliometric Analysis of Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) Methods in Environmental and Energy Engineering Using CiteSpace Software: Identification of Key Research Trends and Patterns of International Cooperation
by Paweł Kut and Katarzyna Pietrucha-Urbanik
Energies 2024, 17(16), 3941; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17163941 - 9 Aug 2024
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In the context of sustainable development and global challenges such as climate change and energy security, this paper conducts a bibliometric analysis of scientific journals on multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods with an emphasis on their applications in environmental and energy engineering. The study [...] Read more.
In the context of sustainable development and global challenges such as climate change and energy security, this paper conducts a bibliometric analysis of scientific journals on multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods with an emphasis on their applications in environmental and energy engineering. The study used the CiteSpace software program 6.2.R6 Advanced to analyze citation networks and identify key publications, authors, and research topics. The simulations carried out made it possible to identify the main research centers and patterns of international cooperation, pointing to the key countries and institutions involved in MCDM research. The results of the analysis reveal the research areas of greatest interest and the main directions for future research. These results can support scientists, researchers, and policymakers in making more informed and sustainable decisions, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Full article
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