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Feasibility of future transition to 100% renewable energy: Recent progress, policies, challenges, and perspectives

The global transition to 100% renewable energy (RE) aims to mitigate climate change, enhance energy security, and achieve sustainable energy systems. Despite numerous studies, reports, plans, and pathways toward achieving this target, comprehensive research on its feasibility is lacking. Thus, this...

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Main Authors:	Al-Shetwi A.Q., Abidin I.Z., Mahafzah K.A., Hannan M.A.
Other Authors:	57004922700
Format:	Review
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 2025
Subjects:	100% renewable energy Clean energy Current status Energy Energy transitions GHG emission GHGs emissions Global transitions Recent progress Renewable energies
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spelling	my.uniten.dspace-361882025-03-03T15:41:32Z Feasibility of future transition to 100% renewable energy: Recent progress, policies, challenges, and perspectives Al-Shetwi A.Q. Abidin I.Z. Mahafzah K.A. Hannan M.A. 57004922700 35606640500 55617148900 7103014445 100% renewable energy Clean energy Current status Energy Energy transitions GHG emission GHGs emissions Global transitions Recent progress Renewable energies Clean energy The global transition to 100% renewable energy (RE) aims to mitigate climate change, enhance energy security, and achieve sustainable energy systems. Despite numerous studies, reports, plans, and pathways toward achieving this target, comprehensive research on its feasibility is lacking. Thus, this paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current status, feasibility, and future perspectives of transitioning to 100% RE. It addresses two main questions: ?Is a global transition to 100% RE realistic and feasible?? and ?What are the impacts of 100% RE on climate change?? The paper examines the global RE landscape, progress, and current status, focusing on increasing the RE share in the energy mix. It analyzes the feasibility of achieving 100% RE and its role in mitigating climate change at the global level. In this regard, the research, plans, and significant progress toward near 100% RE achievements in various regions and sectors are reviewed. The paper highlights innovative solutions, global policy landscapes, real-life examples, best practices, technical solutions, optimization methods, integration improvements, feasibility studies, market dynamics, and RE technology advancements and their role in this transition. A detailed analysis of the challenges facing this transition?including economic, environmental, technical, social, policy, standards, and energy efficiency aspects?is also discussed. Additionally, it provides insightful discussions on solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges, presenting a comprehensive perspective on the transition. Finally, the paper concludes with recommendations for future research directions. The insights provided contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding RE transitions, offering perspectives and considerations for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders as they navigate the path toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for the planet. ? 2024 Elsevier Ltd Final 2025-03-03T07:41:32Z 2025-03-03T07:41:32Z 2024 Review 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.143942 2-s2.0-85206093950 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85206093950&doi=10.1016%2fj.jclepro.2024.143942&partnerID=40&md5=80de9dfa2a384069a9c6c4a682c94636 https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/36188 478 143942 Elsevier Ltd Scopus
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topic	100% renewable energy Clean energy Current status Energy Energy transitions GHG emission GHGs emissions Global transitions Recent progress Renewable energies Clean energy
spellingShingle	100% renewable energy Clean energy Current status Energy Energy transitions GHG emission GHGs emissions Global transitions Recent progress Renewable energies Clean energy Al-Shetwi A.Q. Abidin I.Z. Mahafzah K.A. Hannan M.A. Feasibility of future transition to 100% renewable energy: Recent progress, policies, challenges, and perspectives
description	The global transition to 100% renewable energy (RE) aims to mitigate climate change, enhance energy security, and achieve sustainable energy systems. Despite numerous studies, reports, plans, and pathways toward achieving this target, comprehensive research on its feasibility is lacking. Thus, this paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current status, feasibility, and future perspectives of transitioning to 100% RE. It addresses two main questions: ?Is a global transition to 100% RE realistic and feasible?? and ?What are the impacts of 100% RE on climate change?? The paper examines the global RE landscape, progress, and current status, focusing on increasing the RE share in the energy mix. It analyzes the feasibility of achieving 100% RE and its role in mitigating climate change at the global level. In this regard, the research, plans, and significant progress toward near 100% RE achievements in various regions and sectors are reviewed. The paper highlights innovative solutions, global policy landscapes, real-life examples, best practices, technical solutions, optimization methods, integration improvements, feasibility studies, market dynamics, and RE technology advancements and their role in this transition. A detailed analysis of the challenges facing this transition?including economic, environmental, technical, social, policy, standards, and energy efficiency aspects?is also discussed. Additionally, it provides insightful discussions on solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges, presenting a comprehensive perspective on the transition. Finally, the paper concludes with recommendations for future research directions. The insights provided contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding RE transitions, offering perspectives and considerations for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders as they navigate the path toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy future for the planet. ? 2024 Elsevier Ltd
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title	Feasibility of future transition to 100% renewable energy: Recent progress, policies, challenges, and perspectives
title_short	Feasibility of future transition to 100% renewable energy: Recent progress, policies, challenges, and perspectives
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Feasibility of future transition to 100% renewable energy: Recent progress, policies, challenges, and perspectives

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