Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Prospects in the Developing Economies

1st Edition - June 22, 2022
Editor: Imran Khan
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 6 6 8 - 0
eBook ISBN:
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Renewable Electricity and Sustainability: Prospects in Developing Economies is the first book of its kind to be dedicated entirely to the needs of emerging economies. It provides readers with a comprehensive review of current renewable energy technologies, their status in emerging economies, and the potential for sustainable renewable electricity generation in those countries. A multidisciplinary approach is used to assess the needs and challenges of each region, which is supported by quantitative analyses of the current and future potential for renewable electricity generation. Real-world examples are also provided from the respective electricity sectors of each region.

This resource is a unique reference for graduates and researchers on the social, technical and economic landscape of renewable energy in emerging economies and would also be useful to NGO’s and policymakers in developing countries or those working in sustainable development.

Cover Image
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Table of Contents
Contributors
About the editor
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 Sustainability—Concept and its application in the energy sector
1.1 Introduction
1.2 The concept of sustainability
1.3 Sustainability assessment methods
1.4 Sustainability assessment: An application
1.5 Conclusion
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 2 Prospects of bioelectricity in south Asian developing countries---A sustainable solution for future electricity
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Electricity generation mix in south Asian developing countries
2.3 Why bioelectricity?
2.4 Technologies for bioelectricity generation
2.5 Bioelectricity prospects and technological status in south Asian developing countries
2.6 Concluding remarks
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 3 Environmental, social, and economic impacts of renewable energy sources
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Global scenario of renewable energy production
3.3 Impacts of renewable energy
3.4 Discussion
3.5 Conclusion
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 4 Application of solar photovoltaic for enhanced electricity access and sustainable development in developing countries
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Solar technology
4.3 Solar energy for developing countries
4.4 Contribution to sustainability
4.5 Case study: Kenya
4.6 Conclusions
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 5 Hydropower––Basics and its role in achieving energy sustainability for the developing economies
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Historical background of hydropower development
5.3 Present status of hydropower development
5.4 Hydropower basics
5.5 Services from hydropower development
5.6 Required surveys and investigations
5.7 Hydrology
5.8 Cumulative impact assessment of hydropower plants
5.9 Climate change impact on hydropower potential
5.10 Technology
5.11 Components of hydropower plant
5.12 Present day operation strategy
5.13 Renovation, modernization, and upgrading
5.14 Hydropower industry
5.15 Cost of hydropower
5.16 Achieving energy sustainability through transboundary hydropower cooperation
5.17 Contribution of hydropower to sustainability in developing countries
5.18 Possible multiplier effects of hydropower projects
5.19 Conclusion
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 6 Wind energy and its link to sustainability in developing countries
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Foundational content of wind energy
6.3 Available technologies
6.4 Current status: Global and in developing countries
6.5 Wind power in developing countries
6.6 Contribution to sustainability
6.7 Conclusion
6.8 Self-evaluation questions and numerical problems
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 7 Substituting coal with renewable biomass for electricity production using co-gasification technique: A short-term sustainable pathway for developing countries
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Status of coal and biomass as energy sources
7.3 Power and energy from coal and biomass in Bangladesh
7.4 Greenhouse gas emission
7.5 Why co-gasification?
7.6 Selection of biomass for the co-gasification with coal
7.7 Gasification technologies
7.8 Present status of co-gasification of biomass and coal
7.9 Challenges of co-gasification
7.9 Conclusion
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 8 Waste-to-energy (WtE): A potential renewable source for future electricity generation in the developing world
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Waste management tools and techniques
8.3 Available WtE generation technologies
8.4 Present status of MSW in developing countries
8.5 Future prospect in the developing world
8.6 Contribution to sustainability in developing countries
8.7 Case study: Bangladesh
8.8 Conclusion
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 9 Geothermal energy in developing countries–The dilemma between renewable and nonrenewable
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Available technologies
9.3 Current status
9.4 The dilemma: Renewable or nonrenewable
9.5 Contribution to sustainability
9.6 Future prospect
9.7 Thermodynamic analysis of geothermal energy systems
9.8 Case study
9.9 Self-evaluation questions and numerical problems
Nomenclature
References
Chapter 10 Ocean renewable energy and its prospect for developing economies
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Ocean renewable energy conversion
10.3 Present status
10.4 ORE in developing economies
10.5 Contribution of ORE to sustainability
10.6 ORE in selected developing economies
10.7 Way forward
10.8 Conclusion
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 11 Hydrogen energy––Potential in developing countries
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Status of global energy sector
11.3 Sources of hydrogen production
11.4 Technologies for hydrogen production
11.5 Current status of hydrogen production
11.6 Challenges of hydrogen conversion
11.7 Hydrogen potentiality in developing countries
11.8 Conclusions
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 12 The role of demand-side management in sustainable energy sector development
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Concept of demand-side management
12.3 Basic techniques in DSM
12.4 DSM contribution to sustainability
12.5 Case studies
12.6 Future directions of DSM
12.7 Conclusion
Self-evaluation questions
References
Chapter 13 The role of energy storage technologies for sustainability in developing countries
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Classification of energy storage technologies
13.3 Progress and challenges of energy storage technologies in developing countries
13.4 Sustainability evaluation of energy storage technologies in developing countries
13.5 The case of China
13.6 Challenges and policy implications
13.7 Conclusion
13.8 Self-evaluation
References
Chapter 14 Climate change, sustainability, and renewable energy in developing economies
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Linkage between climate change, energy, and sustainability
14.3 Growth of electricity demand and climate change: Impact on developing economies
14.4 Mitigating climate change: Transition from nonrenewable to renewable
14.5 Opportunities and challenges in adopting renewable energy technology
14.6 Way forward: R&D, market, and fiscal and monetary policy support
14.7 Conclusion
Self-evaluation questions
References
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