Global cost drivers and regional trade-offs for low-carbon fuels: a prospective techno-economic assessment

Energy & Environmental Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Zipeng Liu, Tom Terlouw, Patrick Frey, Christian Bauer, Russell McKenna
DOI: 10.1039/d5ee05591a
Cited by: 8
References: 123

Abstract

This work provides a globally harmonized (prospective) techno-economic assessment of 21 low-carbon fuels under different scenarios up to 2050, considering country- and technology-specific costs of capital.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Global Energy and Sustainability Research Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
7
Pages
2246–2272
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN