Leveraging regional resources to address regional energy challenges in the transition to a low-carbon future

Andrew Emuobosa Esiri 1, *, Jephta Mensah Kwakye 1, Darlington Eze Ekechukwu 2, Olorunshogo Benjamin Ogundipe 3 and Augusta Heavens Ikevuje 1

1 Independent Researcher, Houston Texas, USA.
2 Independent Researcher, UK.
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun-State, Nigeria.
 
Review
Open Access Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 2024, 08(01), 105–114.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjms.2024.8.1.0052
Publication history: 
Received on 07 August 2024; revised on 16 September 2024; accepted on 18 September 2024
 
Abstract: 
The transition to a low-carbon future is crucial in addressing global energy challenges and mitigating the impacts of climate change. This review paper explores the role of regional resources in supporting the energy transition, focusing on strategies to overcome specific regional energy challenges. By identifying key regional resources such as renewable energy potential, human capital, and technological infrastructure, the paper highlights opportunities for regions to leverage these assets effectively. It also examines the importance of policy frameworks and governance in facilitating the transition and emphasizes the need for collaboration among public, private, and community stakeholders. Furthermore, the paper outlines future prospects for sustainable energy solutions at the regional level, recommending policy, technological, and economic strategies to enhance the energy transition and ensure long-term sustainability. The paper concludes by presenting a vision of resilient, self-sustaining regional energy systems that contribute to global decarbonization efforts.
 
Keywords: 
Low-carbon transition; Regional energy resources; Renewable energy; Energy policy; Sustainable energy
 
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