Macro-level integrated renewable energy production schemes for sustainable development

The production of renewable clean energy is a prime necessity for the sustainable future existence of our planet. However, because of the resource-intensive nature, and other challenges associated with these new generation renewable energy sources, novel industrial frameworks need to be co-developed. Integrated renewable energy production schemes with foundations on resource sharing, carbon neutrality, energy-efficient design, source reduction, green processing plan, anthropogenic use of waste resources for the production green energy along with the production of raw material for allied food and chemical industries is imperative for the sustainable development of this sector especially in an emission-constrained future industrial scenario. To attain these objectives, the scope of hybrid renewable production systems and integrated renewable energy industrial ecology is briefly described. Further, the principles of Integrated Renewable Energy Park (IREP) approach, an example for macro-level energy production, and its benefits and global applications are also explored.

Research highlights► Discusses the need for macro-level renewable energy production schemes. ► Scope of hybrid and integrated industrial ecology for renewable energy production. ► Integrated Renewable Energy Parks (IREPs): A macro-level energy production scheme. ► Discusses the principle foundations and global applications of IREPs. ► Describes the significance of IREPs in the carbon-neutral future business arena.