Non-Conventional Energy in North America

Current and Future Perspectives for Electricity Generation

1st Edition - January 18, 2022
Author: Jorge Morales Pedraza
Language: English
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Non-Conventional Energy in North America: Current and Future Perspectives for Electricity Generation provides an analysis of the current state of non-conventional energy sources used in the United States and Canada. The book works through all non-conventional renewable energy power sources, such as solar, wind and nuclear, considers the associated pros and cons, their impact on society, the climate and the population, and their potential. As well as coverage on the amount of power generated from each source, this book considers various imposed policies and programs alongside public opinion to provide readers with an understanding of current and future potentials for sustainable energy.

Readers in government, energy experts, economists, academics and scientists will find this book to be a great reference on which types of power generation they would like to develop in their regions to promote economic and social development. The book will equip readers with the knowledge to make future decisions to diversity the energy mix in their respective regions.

Cover
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: General overview
Abstract
Introduction
Main elements of an energy policy and strategy
Main elements of the United States energy policy
Main elements of Canada energy policy
North America energy integration
The use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation at the world level and in the North American region
The renewable energy market in the North American region
Pros and cons in the use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation in the North American region
The impact on the environment due to the use of renewable energy sources for electricity generation in the North American region
Renewables and net capacity additions by type in the North American region
The use of renewables energies for electricity generation in the North American region
The use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the North American region
Contribution of nuclear energy to the world and North America electricity generation
Limiting factors in the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation
Management of high-level radioactive waste
Proliferation risk
Environmental impact of the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the North American region
Economic competitiveness and financial investment
Public acceptance of the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation
Pros and cons associated with the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the North American region
Looking forward in the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the North American region
References
Chapter 2: The use of hydropower for electricity generation
Abstract
Introduction
Types of hydropower plants
Classification of hydropower plants according to their capacity
Hydropower electricity generation and capacity installed in the North American region
Investment in hydropower plants in the North American region
Hydroelectricity costs in the North American region
Hydropower plant construction in the North American region
The efficiency of the hydropower plants in the North American region
Types of incidents in hydropower plants registered in the North American region
Advantages and disadvantages in the use of hydropower plants in the North American region
The future of hydropower in the North American region
Hydropower plant installed capacity in Canada
Hydropower electricity generation in Canada
The current and future role of hydropower in Canada
Hydropower plant installed capacity in the United States
Hydropower electricity generation in the United States
The current and future role of hydropower in the United States
References
Chapter 3: Solar energy for electricity generation
Abstract
Introduction
Types of solar energy
Solar energy installed capacity and electricity generation in the North American region
Solar energy investment costs in the North American region
Solar energy construction and generation costs in the North American region
The efficiency of the solar energy plants in the North American region
Solar energy and the impact on the environment
Advantages and disadvantages in the use of solar energy plants in the North American region
Main barriers to the massive use of solar energy for electricity generation in the North American region
The future of solar energy in the North American region
Solar energy capacity in Canada
Solar energy electricity generation in Canada
Solar energy capacity in the Univted States
Solar energy electricity generation in the United States
References
Chapter 4: The use of wind energy for electricity generation
Abstract
Introduction
Types of wind energy
Wind energy installed capacity and electricity generation in the North American region
Wind energy investment costs in the North American region
Wind farms construction and generation costs in the North American region
The efficiency of the wind farms in the North American region
Types of incidents in wind farms in the North American region
Wind energy and the impact on the environment
Wind energy and the public opinion in the North American region
Advantages and disadvantages in the use of wind energy for electricity generation in the North American region
The future of wind energy in the North American region
Wind energy capacity in Canada
Wind energy electricity generation in Canada
Wind energy capacity in the United States
Wind energy electricity generation in the United States
References
Chapter 5: The use of geothermal energy for electricity generation
Abstract
Introduction
Sources of geothermal energy
Types of geothermal power plants
New developments and future achievements in the geothermal energy sector
Geothermal energy installed capacity and electricity generation in the North American region
Geothermal energy investment costs in the North American region
Geothermal energy construction and generation costs in the North American region
The efficiency of the geothermal power plants in the North American region
Uses of geothermal energy in the North American region
Advantages and disadvantages in the use of geothermal power plants in the North American region
Environmental impact of the use of geothermal energy source for electricity generation in the North American region
The future of geothermal energy in the North American region
Geothermal energy capacity in Canada
Geothermal energy electricity generation in Canada
Geothermal energy capacity in the United States
Geothermal energy electricity generation in the United States
References
Chapter 6: The use of bioenergy for electricity generation
Abstract
Introduction
Types of bioenergy
Bioenergy installed capacity and electricity generation in the North American region
Bioenergy investment costs in the North American region
Bioenergy construction and generation costs in the North American region
The efficiency of the bioenergy plants in the North American region
Uses of bioenergy for electricity generation in the North American region
Advantages and disadvantages in the use of bioenergy plants for electricity generation in the North American region
The future of bioenergy in the North American region
Bioenergy capacity in Canada
Bioenergy electricity generation in Canada
Bioenergy capacity in the United States
Bioenergy electricity generation in the United States
References
Chapter 7: The use of nuclear energy for electricity generation
Abstract
Introduction
The next generation of nuclear power reactors
Main steps for the introduction or expansion of a nuclear power program
Economic optimization in the use of different energy sources available in the United States for electricity generation
Stability of the national electrical grid
Security of electricity supply
Environmental issues
Electrical grid integration policy and strategy
Nuclear safety
Sharing of nuclear power plant services
Importance of a nuclear energy program in the North American region
Shut down of nuclear power reactors in the North American region
The need for nuclear energy for electricity generation in the North American region
Limiting factors in raising the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the North American region
The nuclear power program in Canada
The uranium resources in Canada
The nuclear energy policy in Canada
CANDU technology and the nuclear industry in Canada
The evolution of the nuclear energy sector in Canada
The Canadian nuclear safety commission
Decommissioning activities in Canada
Canada trade within the nuclear sector
The use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in Canada and its impact on the environment
The public opinion on the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in Canada
The future of nuclear energy in Canada
The nuclear power program in the United States
The United States nuclear energy policy
The evolution of the nuclear power sector in the United States
Extension of the lifetime of the current nuclear power reactors in operation in the United States
Reduction of the construction time of nuclear power plants in the United States
Management of high-level nuclear waste in the United States
New United States nuclear regulatory commission's regulations
The nuclear industry in the United States
The uranium resources and the mining industry in the United States
United States trade within the nuclear power sector
The public opinion on the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the United States
The future of nuclear energy in the United States
References
Chapter 8: Conclusion
Abstract
References
Index

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