liu.seSearch for publications in DiVA
Change search
CiteExportLink to record
Permanent link

Direct link
Cite
Citation style
  • apa
  • ieee
  • modern-language-association-8th-edition
  • vancouver
  • oxford
  • Other style
More styles
Language
  • de-DE
  • en-GB
  • en-US
  • fi-FI
  • nn-NO
  • nn-NB
  • sv-SE
  • Other locale
More languages
Output format
  • html
  • text
  • asciidoc
  • rtf
Circular economy meets smart energy grids: designing systems for resource optimization and carbon reduction
Linköping University, Department of Thematic Studies. Linköping University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
2025 (English)In: FRONTIERS IN SUSTAINABILITY, ISSN 2673-4524, Vol. 6, article id 1568254Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This study examines the integration of Circular Economy (CE) principles with Smart Energy Grids (SEG) as a strategy to advance sustainable, low-carbon energy systems. The CE emphasizes minimizing waste, recovering resources, and prolonging material lifecycles, while SEG focuses on improving energy efficiency, supporting renewable energy integration, and enhancing grid resilience. These frameworks offer significant potential for optimizing resource use and reducing environmental impacts in the energy sector. However, several challenges hinder their full integration, such as technological barriers, regulatory constraints, and the lack of market incentives. Technological obstacles include the need for advanced recycling and energy storage solutions, particularly for renewable energy systems and electric vehicles. Regulatory frameworks are often insufficiently adaptable to the decentralized energy systems central to both CE and SEG. Additionally, policy frameworks that incentivize circular practices in energy infrastructure are essential for fostering innovation. This paper recommends targeted policy measures, including tax incentives for renewable energy technologies, regulatory reforms to support decentralized energy systems, and public-private partnerships (PPP) to mitigate financial risks in research and development. By addressing these challenges, the integration of CE and SEG can facilitate a transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future, benefiting both the environment and society.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
FRONTIERS MEDIA SA , 2025. Vol. 6, article id 1568254
Keywords [en]
circular economy; smart energy grids; sustainability; renewable energy; policy recommendations
National Category
Energy Systems
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-214215DOI: 10.3389/frsus.2025.1568254ISI: 001497182700001OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-214215DiVA, id: diva2:1963301
Available from: 2025-06-03 Created: 2025-06-03 Last updated: 2025-06-03

Open Access in DiVA

No full text in DiVA

Other links

Publisher's full text

Search in DiVA

By author/editor
Munonye, Williams Chibueze
By organisation
Department of Thematic StudiesFaculty of Arts and Sciences
Energy Systems

Search outside of DiVA

GoogleGoogle Scholar

doi
urn-nbn

Altmetric score

doi
urn-nbn
Total: 91 hits
CiteExportLink to record
Permanent link

Direct link
Cite
Citation style
  • apa
  • ieee
  • modern-language-association-8th-edition
  • vancouver
  • oxford
  • Other style
More styles
Language
  • de-DE
  • en-GB
  • en-US
  • fi-FI
  • nn-NO
  • nn-NB
  • sv-SE
  • Other locale
More languages
Output format
  • html
  • text
  • asciidoc
  • rtf