Economic Analysis of Decarbonization and Energy Transition

Dear Colleagues,

The objective of the energy transition is to avert the degradation of the biosphere by promoting and implementing environmentally friendly energy technologies. One method for achieving this objective is through the process of decarbonization, which involves the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. This process gives rise to a number of transdisciplinary challenges, with economic issues assuming a prominent role. One of its limitations is the non-deterioration of human development in the long term. Consequently, the qualitative and quantitative equilibrium of gains and losses associated with various energy technologies emerges as a pivotal consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge the ecological constraints that are inextricably linked to the operation of the laws of thermodynamics. These constraints must be incorporated into economic calculations to ensure a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of energy policy and its impact on the environment.

The objective of this Special Issue is to showcase and disseminate the most recent advancements pertaining to the economic fundamentals of the design and utilization of various energy technologies, their efficiency, and the associated costs with environmental impacts. Potential subjects for publication include, but are not limited to:

• Managing the renewable energy sector and integrating it with fossil fuel-based power plants;
• Economic and legal challenges related to sustainable development;
• Econophysical methods in the study of the energy sector;
• Circular economy;
• The role of the laws of thermodynamics in the field of energy economics;
• The polycrisis and the energy transition;
• Exotic energy technologies such as cold fusion or zero point energy and quantum credit;
• Distributional inequities and cross-subsidization;
• Nonlinear dynamics and energy aspects of low-carbon development;
• Complexity economics and the energy transition: a discussion of interrelated topics.

Prof. Dr. Maciej Dzikuć
Prof. Dr. Aleksander Jakimowicz
Prof. Dr. Second Bwanakare
Guest Editors

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