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Books in Energy policy business and economics

Designed for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers, this portfolio examines energy markets, policy frameworks, and economic impacts of energy development. Featuring empirical studies, market analyses, and strategic insights, it supports effective decision-making for sustainable energy transitions and economic growth, addressing issues like energy security, regulation, and investment in clean energy technologies.

  • Social Dimensions of Energy Transition

    • 1st Edition
    • Ugur Soytas + 2 more
    • English
    Social Dimensions of Energy Transition delves into the social dimensions of energy transition, a critical factor in creating effective technologies and policies. This book brings together cutting-edge research from various social science disciplines, covering topics like energy justice, public engagement in energy decisions, and the role of communities in shaping energy transition. It explores intersectional perspectives such as gender and energy transition, social innovation in energy transition, and the impact on indigenous communities. It also addresses the link between societal well-being and energy use, social acceptance of climate policies, and the concept of clean energy access as a human right.Ideal for policymakers, professionals, researchers, and students whose work involves energy policy, sustainability, and climate change, this book provides a much-needed view of the social dimensions of energy transition.

  • Strategic Energy Planning for Districts and Local Municipalities in the Global South

    • 1st Edition
    • Paul A. Adedeji + 3 more
    • English
    Strategic Energy Planning for Districts and Local Municipalities in the Global South provides a comprehensive framework for strategic energy planning and renewable energy integration in the context of districts and local municipalities in developing countries in the Global South. Drawing on the authors’ extensive experience, latest methodologies and best-practice, insights from case studies will be presented, giving context and guidance on crafting a strategic energy plan focusing on moving towards implementation and supporting energy transition. The book begins by providing a broad overview of the state of energy systems in developing countries, future pathways to sustainability, and the role of energy planning. This is followed by in-depth chapters covering energy demand and supply landscape, principles of strategic energy planning, stakeholder engagement strategies, data collection and analysis, electrical energy demand forecasting methodologies, renewable energy resource assessment, energy mix modeling, development of an implementation plan, renewable energy project financing, and energy project evaluation and monitoring. A final chapter brings together case studies from the Global South, drawing on the authors’ work in sub-Saharan Africa as well as from other regions.This is a valuable resource that provides technical know-how and supports successful implementation for energy planners, municipal planning professionals, electrical and mechanical engineers, architects, urban and regional planners, renewable energy practitioners, grid system planners, energy sector personnel, and academics in the energy space.

  • Managing the Future

    Sustainability Leadership in Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Maria Angela Capello
    • English
    Managing the Future: Sustainability Leadership in Energy offers an invaluable guide on how to lead sustainability within the energy sector by presenting real-world experiences of leaders who have successfully integrated sustainability into their operations. The book outlines the framework provided by the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing practical strategies for achieving these goals. The book delves into various aspects, including Sustainability and ESG reporting, the intersection of Sustainability and Geoscience, and effective communication, vision, and strategy setting.It also highlights the contributions of academic leaders in advancing the 2030 UN Sustainability Agenda, and provides narratives from other sectors to illustrate common challenges and opportunities in corporate sustainability initiatives.

  • Waste Management in the Circular Economy Context

    • 1st Edition
    • Jurgita Malinauskaite + 1 more
    • English
    Waste Management in the Circular Economy Context[CE1] [JM2] explores sustainable waste management within the context of a circular economy through a comprehensive exploration of policies, innovative technologies, and case studies aimed at fostering a greener future. This book offers invaluable insights into circular economy frameworks, waste management challenges, regulatory policies, circular business models, consumer behavior transformations, and the design and development of waste heat recovery technologies.Startin... with an in-depth examination of waste management in the circular economy context, the book takes readers through key chapters discussing waste management challenges, policy frameworks, circular business models, consumer behavior shifts, and the development of waste heat recovery technologies. Further, it digs into practical application contexts such as municipal waste management, e-waste management, wastewater management, and integrated waste management, culminating in a forward-looking conclusion and future outlook on sustainable waste practices.Energy Waste Management in the Circular Economy Context offers interdisciplinary perspectives on circular solutions, equips and educates diverse readers with knowledge and tools needed to integrate the complexities of waste management in a sustainable manner. With a focus on promoting responsible consumption and harnessing innovative technologies like heat pipe heat exchangers, this book serves as a valuable resource for consultants, policymakers, and organizations striving to advance circular economy principles in waste management practices.

  • Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

    Balancing Economic and Environmental Realities
    • 1st Edition
    • Pardeep Singh + 3 more
    • English
    Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Balancing Economic and Environmental Realities addresses the complex interplay between clean energy, environmental sustainability, and economic development. The book thoroughly examines the challenges and opportunities presented by green energy adoption, providing insights into how these practices can be aligned with sustainable development goals. By addressing conflicting interests across various disciplines, the text offers innovative strategies for promoting harmony among these critical areas. From foundational concepts to practical applications, the book covers a wide range of topics essential for understanding the nexus of energy efficiency and sustainability. Readers will find discussions on the interconnections between energy efficiency and consumer behavior, trends in renewable energy adoption, and the impact of development on energy consumption. Additionally, the book highlights the role of digitalization, international alliances, and policy frameworks in advancing sustainable practices. With case studies and actionable recommendations, it equips readers with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of promoting energy efficiency and sustainable development across various sectors.

  • Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability

    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Shahbaz + 2 more
    • English
    Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability collates the latest cutting-edge econometric technologies for energy markets built to support global energy transition. This book takes an integrated, international approach, dedicating chapters to flexible frameworks for both policy and market design across a range of countries. Utilization of the accelerating technological developments across renewable energy sources, distributed resource penetration, energy storage, and peer-to-peer platforms is broken down clearly. Market strategies for supporting global energy stability are provided and placed in context, from demand response and risk mitigation to techno-economic modelling and optimization. Featuring a range of contributors with a truly global geographical perspective, Optimizing Markets for Energy Stability is an indispensable modern reference for any academic, student, or researcher investigating the energy markets of the future.

  • Economic Impact of the Energy Transition

    Energy-Environment-Economy Models
    • 1st Edition
    • Jinsoo Kim + 2 more
    • English
    Economic Impact of the Energy Transition: Energy-Environment-E... Models explores and analyzes the complex nature of energy transition, the inter-relationships between energy, environment, and economy, and the use of 3E models to assess economic impact, including a new energy-environment-e... model introduced by the book's editors. The book begins by introducing energy transition and economic impacts, explaining classical macro-econometric models, input-output and CGE models, and macroeconomic models. The second part of the book focuses on energy-environment-e... (3E) models developed globally, with in-depth chapters examining GEC, E3ME, NEMS-MAM, and finally the new System of Three E-Models (STEM).The last section of the book provides case studies demonstrating the utilization of different 3E models in various parts of the world. A final chapter carefully examines the advantages and limitations of each model, its policy implications, and considerations for empirical analysis, discusses how these can be applied, addresses the remaining challenges in the field of energy transition and economic impact analysis, and suggests directions for future research. This is a valuable resource for researchers, advanced students, faculty, scientists, engineers, analysts, policy makers, consultants, and other industry professionals with an interest in energy transition, modeling, policy, and the interconnection between energy, environment, and economy.

  • Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Cultural and Natural Heritage

    From Conceptualization to Action
    • 1st Edition
    • Elena Lucchi
    • English
    Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Cultural and Natural Heritage: From Conceptualization to Action explores how to integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies with the preservation of cultural and natural heritage. Bridging the knowledge gap between environmental sustainability, energy transition, and heritage conservation, this book offers a detailed exploration of the intersecting challenges and solutions in these fields. Through a combination of evidence-based practices, real-world case studies, and a critical examination of policies and legislation, Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Cultural and Natural Heritage: From Conceptualization to Action will equip policymakers, practitioners, and scholars with the tools and insights needed to implement sustainable development practices that safeguard our heritage while addressing the urgent challenges of climate change.

  • Strategies for an Energy Transition

    Planning for a Sustainable Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Tania Itzel Serrano-Arévalo + 6 more
    • English
    Strategies for an Energy Transition: Planning for a Sustainable Future guides readers through strategic planning for a sustainable energy shift. The book covers optimization of renewable energy systems, sustainable fuel production, and unconventional resources. It also addresses the water-energy nexus, emphasizing an integrated approach that includes technological, economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The book enables a deeper understanding of energy systems interconnections and broader energy decision implications. With insights into modeling, optimization, and strategic planning, it equips academics, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers with knowledge and tools for navigating energy transition complexities.

  • Decarbonizing the Petroleum Industry

    Current Status, Ongoing Activities, and Future Prospects
    • 1st Edition
    • Achinta Bera + 1 more
    • English
    Decarbonizing the Petroleum Industry: Current Status, Ongoing Activities, and Future Prospects aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with transforming the petroleum industry into a more sustainable and environmentally friendly sector. It addresses the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change by adopting innovative technologies, implementing renewable energy solutions, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions throughout the value chain. The book covers a range of topics related to decarbonization in the petroleum industry. It begins with an overview of the industry's historical contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and establishes the link between fossil fuel combustion and climate change. The book then explores various decarbonization technologies and strategies that can be applied to the industry, including carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), electrification, renewable energy integration, hydrogen, and biofuels. Subsequent chapters delve into specific areas of the petroleum industry, including upstream operations, refining and downstream processes, transportation and distribution, and the production of value-added sustainable products from CO2. Chapters discuss innovative approaches, technologies, and practices that can help reduce emissions and promote sustainability at each stage of the industry's value chain. The book culminates with an examination of policy and regulatory frameworks for decarbonization, including international agreements, government policies, incentives, and carbon pricing mechanisms. It explores the role of industry collaborations and partnerships in achieving decarbonization goals and addresses the challenges and opportunities in financing the transition, overcoming technological barriers, building a skilled workforce, and unlocking new business models and market opportunities.

  • Innovative Energy Management

    A Path to Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Kamran + 1 more
    • English
    Innovative Energy Management: A Path to Sustainability offers practical solutions and ground-breaking strategies to optimize energy resources, minimize waste, and pave the way for a greener, sustainable future for individuals, businesses, industries, and communities worldwide. The book delves into the complexities of modern energy usage, offering practical solutions and innovative approaches to reduce energy use and environmental impact. Diverse chapters explain key concepts and theoretical bases, technologies, and applications for energy management, making the book accessible to students of all levels of experience. For researchers, the book provides a thorough overview of current trends, technologies, and challenges in solution-based energy management strategies.The inclusion of case studies, real-world examples, and practical strategies in various chapters offer practical guidance for professionals involved in energy management and can be applied directly in industrial settings. Chapters related to energy policy, economics, and environmental impact provide insights into the broader context in which energy management operates, which are invaluable for policymakers and those interested in the intersection of energy and policy. The final chapter of the book highlights emerging technologies, trends, and innovations to ensure all readers are prepared for future advancements in the field.

  • Energy Economics, Finance, and Management in Developing and Emerging Economies

    • 1st Edition
    • Hooi Hooi Lean + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Economics, Finance, and Management in Developing and Emerging Economies provides a comprehensive exploration of how developing nations can navigate the challenges of energy transition while managing scarce resources. With a focus on practical strategies, the book delves into economic frameworks, financing mechanisms, and management practices tailored for emerging economies. By addressing the interplay between global energy dynamics and local constraints, it equips policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals with actionable insights to foster sustainable development and economic resilience.The book also emphasizes the critical role of innovation, community engagement, and international collaboration, highlighting case studies, best practices, and adaptable solutions designed for diverse socio-economic contexts.

  • Electrification and the Future of Decentralized Electricity Supply

    • 1st Edition
    • Fereidoon Sioshansi
    • English
    Electrification and the Future of Decentralized Electricity Supply addresses the role of electrification in the energy transition by examining what an electrified future entails, how it can be achieved, and the challenges that must be overcome to succeed. Starting with coverage of the energy transition and the future of electricity, this book examines how electrification, coupled with renewable energy, is the fastest and best path to a sustainable energy future. Including global case studies, this book covers everything from pricing innovations to the keys to affordable electrification, ratemaking solutions, electricity tariffs, and balancing services.Intended for researchers, professionals, academics, and students, this book is sure to be a welcomed reference for those working to advance the energy transition.

  • Energy Efficiency in Critical Times

    Security, Economics, and Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • Romanus Osabohien
    • English
    Energy Efficiency in Critical Times: Security, Economics, and Transition provides a holistic perspective on energy policy analysis and development from a global context, covering economic, security, and technological aspects. Sections focus on economic policy for energy systems, consider the impacts of policy for technological system advancement, such as vehicle electrification and renewable energy integration, demonstrate techniques for analysis of major events, including the huge ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and focus on energy trading across borders.Including cutting-edge analyses of recent crises and close assessment of needs specific to lower-income countries, this book provides researchers, policymakers, and students with an essential guide to energy policy for a secure and sustainable future.

  • The Role of Green and Transition Finance in Achieving Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Energy

    • 1st Edition
    • Suk Hyun + 3 more
    • English
    The Role of Green and Transition Finance in Achieving Carbon Neutrality and SustainableEnergy offers a thorough yet accessible exploration of a vital, often overlooked aspect of the energy transition. Authored by leading experts, this book is organized into three sections: fundamentals of green and transition finance, their role in achieving carbon neutrality and ESG goals, and the policies that drive the energy transition.Readers will gain insights into financial instruments and mechanisms influencing global financial markets and the energy sector, focusing on ESG factors. This book covers strategies that support sustainable, green, and net-zero innovations and includes diverse tools, case studies, and global perspectives to help readers design policies, model outcomes, and track progress.From foundational theory to complex, country-level case studies, this book is an essential guide for students, policymakers, and researchers in energy and financial markets. Written in clear, policy-oriented language, it suits readers from diverse backgrounds.

  • Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource, and Environmental Economics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Tommy Lundgren + 2 more
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Energy, Natural Resource, and Environmental Economics, Second Edition, Three Volume Set covers energy economics in three subdisciplines which, when taken together compose an economic approach to the development and preservation of natural resources and environmental quality. The book focuses on energy-related subjects such as renewable energy, hydropower, nuclear power, and the political economy of energy. Other sections cover land and water use, such as mining, fisheries, agriculture, and forests. Although the three areas are closely related, they are not often presented as an integrated whole.This revised, three-volume set will bridges the gap by unifying these fields into a high-quality, comprehensive and unique overview. It will serve as an invaluable and unique tool to facilitate the first step in diving into a new subject within energy, resource or environmental economics. The chapters are written in a non-technical manner so that users outside of advanced academics or trained economists are also able to grasp the content easily. In addition, all chapters follow a specific template throughout, thus providing a consistent and logical format for the reader.

  • The Intersection of Blockchain and Energy Trading

    Exploring Decentralized Solutions for Next-Generation Energy Markets
    • 1st Edition
    • Sidique Gawusu + 2 more
    • English
    The Intersection of Blockchain and Energy Trading: Exploring Decentralized Solutions for Next-Generation Energy Markets equips readers with a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges of this cutting-edge technology for the renewable energy markets of the future.Its multidisciplinary team of authors and editors provide a holistic guide to blockchain in energy markets, beginning with the fundamentals of energy trading and foundational principles of blockchain technology. Subsequent chapters demonstrate the applied opportunities for a variety of energy outcomes including renewable energy, decentralized energy, and electric vehicles.Essential use-cases such as demand response and ancillary services are covered, and the final chapters offer guidance on the impact of the technology for energy poverty and sustainability. Packed with models, case studies, and tools for implementation and practice, this book is an essential guide for researchers and professionals at the forefront of energy market innovation.

  • Energy Efficiency of Modern Power and Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Shady H E Abdel Aleem + 2 more
    • English
    Energy Efficiency of Modern Power and Energy Systems introduces students and researchers to a broad range of power system management challenges, technologies, and solutions. This book examines the critical intersection of energy efficiency, power quality, and renewable energy integration. It primarily emphasizes applications, with each chapter outlining the problem’s fundamental structure to provide a basic understanding of the approaches discussed.Providing meticulously researched literature reviews for guiding deeper reading, this book leads readers from contextual understanding to specific case studies and solutions for sustainable power systems.

  • Smart Metering

    Infrastructure, Methodologies, Applications, and Challenges
    • 1st Edition
    • VIjay K. Sood + 3 more
    • English
    Smart Metering: Infrastructure, Methodologies, Applications and Challenges combines the fundamentals of smart meters in smart grids with the latest advances and technologies in advanced smart infrastructure. With a strong focus on practical guidance and applications, this book examines the design and implementation of smart meters, as well as cybersecurity and data management challenges. Following an introduction to smart grid architecture, the book details design elements of smart meters to enable them for specific applications such as recording the energy consumption of users, load forecasting, resilience enhancement and energy theft detection.A deep dive into smart meter data analytics is then presented, accompanied by load forecasting methods and their advantages and challenges. Subsequent chapters also discuss outage management, fault identification and other applications of smart meters, including power network connection verifications. This is a comprehensive resource on smart metering and a valuable read to students, researchers and engineers interested in power systems engineering, smart grids, and smart energy technologies.

  • Renewable Energy Systems

    A Smart Energy Systems Approach to the Choice and Modeling of Fully Decarbonized Societies
    • 3rd Edition
    • Henrik Lund
    • English
    Renewable Energy Systems: A Smart Energy Systems Approach to the Choice and Modeling of Fully Decarbonized Societies Third Edition includes updates from globally recognized renewable energy researcher and professor, Henrik Lund, who sets forth a comprehensive methodology for comparing different energy systems’ abilities to integrate fluctuating and intermittent renewable energy sources to achieve a fully decarbonized society. The book presents an energy system analysis methodology, providing the results of more than 15 comprehensive studies, examining the large-scale integration of renewable energy and presenting concrete design examples derived from a dozen renewable energy systems around the globe.The book also undertakes the socio-political realities governing the implementation of renewable energy systems by introducing a theoretical framework approach aimed at understanding how major technological changes, such as renewable energy, can be implemented at both the national and international levels. This is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, project managers, policymakers, consultants, and graduate students with an interest in planning, modelling, and implementation of renewable energy systems.

  • Sustainable Energy Technology, Business Models, and Policies

    Theoretical Peripheries and Practical Implications
    • 1st Edition
    • Jurgita Malinauskaite + 1 more
    • English
    Sustainable Energy Technology, Business Models, and Policies: Theoretical Peripheries and Practical Implications offers a new outlook on incorporating sustainable energy technologies into business models. This book begins by conceptualizing a theoretical sustainability framework from an interdisciplinary perspective. In the second part, the findings from several case studies examine criteria for business energy policies including legal implications and technical, market, or business model viability. Finally, the book addresses the technical and economic difficulties for recovering and re-using energy losses within energy-intensive industries, while also proposing practical solutions to overcome challenges and exploit opportunities. Weaving together the latest information on innovative technology, policies, and business models, Sustainable Energy Technology, Business Models, and Policies: Theoretical Peripheries and Practical Implications presents an interdisciplinary guide to the energy transition.

  • Optimal Operation of Integrated Energy Systems Under Uncertainties

    Distributionally Robust and Stochastic Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Bo Yang + 2 more
    • English
    Optimal Operation of Integrated Energy Systems Under Uncertainties: Distributionally Robust and Stochastic Models discusses new solutions to the rapidly emerging concerns surrounding energy usage and environmental deterioration. Integrated energy systems (IESs) are acknowledged to be a promising approach to increasing the efficiency of energy utilization by exploiting complementary (alternative) energy sources and storages. IESs show favorable performance for improving the penetration of renewable energy sources (RESs) and accelerating low-carbon transition. However, as more renewables penetrate the energy system, their highly uncertain characteristics challenge the system, with significant impacts on safety and economic issues. To this end, this book provides systematic methods to address the aggravating uncertainties in IESs from two aspects: distributionally robust optimization and online operation.

  • Diffusion of Innovative Energy Services

    Consumers’ Acceptance and Willingness to Pay
    • 1st Edition
    • Anna Kowalska-Pyzalska
    • English
    Diffusion of Innovative Energy Services: Consumers’ Acceptance and Willingness to Pay consolidates research in the diffusion, adoption and acceptance of Innovative energy services (IES), including dynamic green electricity tariffs, small-scale energy generators, and smart metering information systems among residential electricity consumers. The book addresses consumer awareness, acceptance and engagement towards smart technologies, focusing on the ‘willingness to pay’ for IES. Chapters address findings from field experiments, pilot programs and simulation methods such as agent-based modeling. Case studies involve various countries and continents, with a focus on modern, pro-environmental and sustainable economies, where IES are offered. Policy recommendations, tools and interventions as well as behavioral strategies conclude the work.

  • Energy Democracies for Sustainable Futures

    • 1st Edition
    • Majia Nadesan + 2 more
    • English
    Energy Democracies for Sustainable Futures explores how our dominant carbon and nuclear energy assemblages shape conceptions of participation, risk, and in/securities, and how they might be reengineered to deliver justice and democratic participation in transitioning energy systems. Chapters assess the economies, geographies and politics of current and future energy landscapes, exposing how dominant assemblages (composed of technologies, strategies, knowledge and authorities) change our understanding of security and risk, and how they these shared understandings are often enacted uncritically in policy. Contributors address integral relationships across the production and government of material and human energies and the opportunities for sustainable and democratic governance. In addition, the book explores how interest groups advance idealized energy futures and energy imaginaries. The work delves into the role that states, market organizations and civil society play in envisioned energy change. It assesses how risks and security are formulated in relation to economics, politics, ecology, and human health. It concludes by integrating the relationships between alternative energies and governance strategies, including issues of centralization and decentralization, suggesting approaches to engineer democracy into decision-making about energy assemblages.

  • Energy Communities

    Customer-Centered, Market-Driven, Welfare-Enhancing?
    • 1st Edition
    • Sabine Loebbe + 2 more
    • English
    Energy Communities explores core potential systemic benefits and costs in engaging consumers into communities, particularly relating to energy transition. The book evaluates the conditions under which energy communities might be regarded as customer-centered, market-driven and welfare-enhancing. The book also reviews the issue of prevalence and sustainability of energy communities and whether these features are likely to change as opportunities for distributed energy grow. Sections cover the identification of welfare considerations for citizens and for society on a local and national level, and from social, economic and ecological perspectives, while also considering different community designs and evolving business models.

  • Electricity Cost Modeling Calculations

    Regulations, Technology, and the Role of Renewable Energy
    • 2nd Edition
    • Monica Greer
    • English
    Reducing greenhouse gases and increasing the use of renewable energy continue to be critical goals for the power industry and electrical engineers to promote energy cost reductions. Engineers and researchers must keep up to date with the evolution of the power system sector, new energy regulations, and how different pricing techniques apply in today’s market. Electricity Cost Modeling Calculations, Second Edition delivers an updated view on pricing models, regulation, technology and the role renewable energy is starting to take in electricity. Starting with fundamental concepts relating to market structure, an increase in international regulations is added to expand the engineer’s knowledge. Cubic cost modeling and new modeling cases are included along with updated literature reviews for deeper research. The reference then extends into more advanced quantitative methods such as updated rate designs, and a new chapter is included on the marginal cost pricing of electricity in the United States with applications to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, making the reference relevant for today’s power markets. This book provides engineers with a practical guide on the latest techniques in electricity pricing and applications for today’s markets.

  • Electrification

    Accelerating the Energy Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • Pami Aalto
    • English
    Electrification: Accelerating the Energy Transition offers a widely applicable framework to delineate context-sensitive pathways by which this transition can be accelerated and lists the types of processes and structures that may hinder progress towards this goal. The framework draws insights from well-established literature, ranging from technological studies to socio-technical studies of energy transitions, on to strategic niche management approaches, (international) political economy approaches, and institutionalist literatures, while also adopting wider social theoretical ideas from structuration theory. Contributors discuss a multitude of case studies drawn from global examples of electrification projects. Brief case studies and text boxes help users further understand this domain and the technological, infrastructural and societal structures that may exercise significant powers.

  • Local Electricity Markets

    • 1st Edition
    • Tiago Pinto + 2 more
    • English
    Local Electricity Markets introduces the fundamental characteristics, needs, and constraints shaping the design and implementation of local electricity markets. It addresses current proposed local market models and lessons from their limited practical implementation. The work discusses relevant decision and informatics tools considered important in the implementation of local electricity markets. It also includes a review on management and trading platforms, including commercially available tools. Aspects of local electricity market infrastructure are identified and discussed, including physical and software infrastructure. It discusses the current regulatory frameworks available for local electricity market development internationally. The work concludes with a discussion of barriers and opportunities for local electricity markets in the future.

  • Handbook of Energy Economics and Policy

    Fundamentals and Applications for Engineers and Energy Planners
    • 1st Edition
    • Alessandro Rubino + 2 more
    • English
    Handbook of Energy Economics and Policy: Fundamentals and Applications for Engineers and Energy Planners presents energy engineers and managers with analytical skills and concepts that enable them to apply simple economic logic to understand the interrelations between energy technologies, economics, regulation and governance of the industry. Sections cover the origins, types and measurement of energy sources, transportation networks, and regulatory and policy issues on electricity and gas at a global level, new economic and policy issues, including innovation processes in the energy industry and economic and policy implications. Final sections cover state-of-the-art methods for modeling and predicting the dynamics of energy systems. Its unique approach and learning path makes this book an ideal resource for energy engineering practitioners and researchers working to design, develop, plan or deploy energy systems. Energy planners and policymakers will also find this to be a solid foundation on which to base decisions.

  • Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes

    • 4th Edition
    • Aldo Vieira da Rosa + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, Fourth Edition, winner of a 2022 Textbook Excellence Award (Texty) from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association, provides accessible coverage of clean, safe alternative energy sources such as solar and wind power. Aldo da Rosa’s classic and comprehensive resource has provided thousands of engineers, scientists, students and professionals alike with a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying the complex world of renewable energy technologies. The fourth edition has been fully updated and revised by new author Juan Ordonez, Director of the Energy and Sustainability Center at Florida State University, and includes new worked examples, more exercises, and more illustrations to help facilitate student learning.

  • Mathematical Modelling of Contemporary Electricity Markets

    • 1st Edition
    • Athanasios Dagoumas
    • English
    Mathematical Modelling of Contemporary Electricity Markets reviews major methodologies and tools to accurately analyze and forecast contemporary electricity markets in a ways that is ideal for practitioner and academic audiences. Approaches include optimization, neural networks, genetic algorithms, co-optimization, econometrics, E3 models and energy system models. The work examines how new challenges affect power market modeling, including discussions of stochastic renewables, price volatility, dynamic participation of demand, integration of storage and electric vehicles, interdependence with other commodity markets and the evolution of policy developments (market coupling processes, security of supply). Coverage addresses all major forms of electricity markets: day-ahead, forward, intraday, balancing, and capacity.

  • Rural Electrification

    Optimizing Economics, Planning and Policy in an Era of Climate Change and Energy Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • Najib Altawell + 3 more
    • English
    Rural Electrification poses solutions to the insuperable modern challenge of providing 24/7 electricity for populations, housing and territory located outside towns and cities. The book reviews the historical development of rural energy systems, their status quo, and the role of renewable and fossil fueled solutions in delivering electricity. It addresses core issues of energy source typologies, resource deployment, fundamental challenges and limitations, the burgeoning threat of climate change, and the role of the renewable energy transition. Chapters account for almost all forms of fuel solutions, with a focus on electrification economics, planning, and policy using the most cost-effective fuels and systems available. Novel approaches to address the challenges of rural electrification, including distributed generation systems, new management and ownership models, off-grid systems, and future energy technologies are thoroughly explored. The work concludes with a comparative assessment of different energy supply technologies and scenarios, contrasting the pros and cons of fossil fuels versus renewable energy resources to achieve the goal of comprehensive rural electrification.

  • Electric Utility Resource Planning

    Past, Present and Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Joe Ferrari
    • English
    Electric Utility Resource Planning: Past, Present and Future covers the balance of renewable costs, energy storage, and flexible backstop mechanisms needed in electric utility resource planning. In addition, it covers the optimization of planning methodologies and market design. The book argues that net load, ramping and volatility concerns associated with renewables call into question the validity of almost a century of planning approaches. Finally, it suggests that accounting for flexibility helps optimize the efficiency of the entire fleet of assets, minimizing costs and CO2 generation simultaneously, concluding that a flexible, independent backstop mechanism is needed, regardless of renewables or storage. Case studies provide a mix of hypothetical "what if" scenarios and analyses of real-life utility portfolios drawn from international examples.

  • Renewable Energy Finance

    Theory and Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Santosh Raikar + 1 more
    • English
    Renewable Energy Finance: Theory and Practice integrates the special characteristics of renewable energy with key elements of project finance. Through a mixture of fundamental analysis and real-life examples, readers learn how renewable energy project finance works in actual deals that mix finance, public policy, legal, engineering and environmental issues. The skills developed in analyzing non-recourse cash flow-based finance are applicable not only to green energy, but also apply more widely in project finance and infrastructure investing. The book's comparisons of developed and developing countries make it valuable to readers worldwide.

  • Energy Transformation towards Sustainability

    • 1st Edition
    • Manuela Tvaronaciene + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Transformation towards Sustainability explores how researchers, businesses and policymakers can explore and usefully improve energy systems and energy consumption behavior, both to reflect the reality of climate change and related environmental degradation and to adapt to the expanding periphery of renewable energy technologies. It introduces the reader to a suite of potential policy pathways to the necessary transformation in societal energy consumption, usage and behavior. Solutions discussed include energy efficiency, energy security, the role of political leadership, green public policy, and the transition to renewable energy sources. International contributions address the range and depth of current research from a position of advocacy for ‘energy stewardship’ as the driver of this transformation. Case studies illustrate the range of various countries to diminish energy use. Finally, policy avenues are covered in depth.

  • Decommissioning Forecasting and Operating Cost Estimation

    Gulf of Mexico Well Trends, Structure Inventory and Forecast Models
    • 1st Edition
    • M.J. Kaiser
    • English
    The US Gulf of Mexico is one of the largest and most prolific offshore hydrocarbon basins in the world with thousands of structures installed in the region and tens of thousands of wells drilled. Over the past decade, a significant number of structures in shallow water have been decommissioned, as operators can no longer "kick the decommissioning can" down the road. This has opened up new markets and additional regulatory oversight with far-reaching implications. This book describes future decommissioning trends and issues and provides guidance for operator budgeting, regulatory oversight, and service sector companies interested in participating in the field. Decommissioning Forecasting and Operating Cost Estimation is the first of its kind textbook to develop models to forecast platform decommissioning in the Gulf of Mexico and to better understand the dynamics of offshore production cost. The book bridges the gap between modeling and technical knowledge to provide insight into the sector. Topics are presented in five parts covering fundamentals, structure inventories and well trends, decommissioning modeling, critical infrastructure issues, and operating cost estimation. Factor models and activity-based cost models in operating cost estimation conclude the discussion. Decommissioning Forecasting and Operating Cost Estimation helps oil and gas professionals navigate through this complex and challenging field providing an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, and professionals. The book will also serve government regulators, energy and environmental engineers, offshore managers, financial analyst, and others interested in this fascinating and dynamic industry.

  • Consumer, Prosumer, Prosumager

    How Service Innovations will Disrupt the Utility Business Model
    • 1st Edition
    • Fereidoon Sioshansi
    • English
    Consumers, Prosumers, Prosumagers: How Service Innovations will Disrupt the Utility Business Model examines customer stratification in the electric power sector, arguing that it is poised to become one of the fundamental drivers of the 21st century power network as distributed energy generation, storage, sharing and trading options become available at scale. The book addresses the interface and the relationship between key players and their impacts on incumbent and disruptive service providers. Topics covered include innovations that lead to consumer stratification, regulatory policy, the potential of service, the speed and spread of stratification, and a review of potential business models and strategies. The work also covers the evolution and potential end-states of electricity service provision, from its basis in current pilot programs as distributed generation scales and its potential to supplant industry norms.

  • Advances in Bioenergy

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 3
    • English
    Advances in Bioenergy, Volume Three, is a new series that provides both principles and recent developments in various kinds of bioenergy technologies, including feedstock development, conversion technologies, energy and economics, and environmental analysis. The series uniquely provides the fundamentals of these technologies, along with reviews that will be invaluable for students, with specific chapters in this release covering Foam formation in anaerobic digesters, Catalytic Conversion of Biogas to Syngas via dry reforming process, Phosphorus removal and recovery from anaerobic digestion residues, Biological Hydrogen Production from Renewable Resources by Photo-fermentation, Conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into platform chemicals for biobased polyurethane application, and more.

  • Agile Energy Systems

    Global Distributed On-Site and Central Grid Power
    • 2nd Edition
    • Woodrow W. Clark II
    • English
    Agile Energy Systems: Global Distributed On-Site and Central Grid Power, Second Edition, offers new solutions to the structure of electricity provision made possible by new energy technologies. The book begins by showing how five precipitating forces led to the deregulation debacle in California, including major technological changes and commercialization, regulatory needs mismatched to societal adjustments, inadequate and flawed economic models, a lack of vision, goals, and planning that lead to energy failures, and questionable finance and lack of economic development. The second half of the book examines the civic market paradigm for new economic models and how to plan for complexity using California as an example of how the problem of centralized power systems can be seen in the worst drought that California has ever seen.

  • Europe’s Energy Transition

    Insights for Policy Making
    • 1st Edition
    • Manuel Welsch
    • English
    Europe’s Energy Transition: Insights for Policy Making looks at the availability and cost of accessing energy and how it significantly affects economic growth and competitiveness in global markets. The results in this book, from a European Commission (EC) financed project by INSIGHT_E, provide an overview of the most recent analyses, focusing on energy markets and their implications for society. Designed to inform European policymaking, elements of this book will be integrated into upcoming EC policies, giving readers invaluable insights into the cost and availability of energy, the effect of price increases affecting vulnerable consumer groups, and current topics of interest to the EC and ongoing energy debate.INSIGHT_E provides decision-makers with unbiased policy advice and insights on the latest developments, including an assessment of their potential impact.

  • Low-carbon Energy Security from a European Perspective

    • 1st Edition
    • Patrizia Lombardi + 1 more
    • English
    Low-Carbon Energy Security from a European Perspective draws on the European Commission‘s funded project MILESECURE-2050. It considers low-carbon energy security and energy geopolitics in Europe, with a focus on four thematic clusters: challenging the energy security paradigm; climate change and energy security objectives (the components of a secure and low-carbon energy system); energy security in a geopolitical perspective, as it relates to economics, resource competition, and availability; and the influence of large scale renewable energy projects on energy security and shifting geopolitical alliances. An overarching narrative is that optimizing the energy system simultaneously across different objectives may be impossible, i.e., lowest cost, least environmental impact, minimal downtime, regional supply. This book explores these charged topics through insights from a series of novel, new energy project case studies, and demonstrates the need for difficult political conversations within Europe and beyond by posing fundamental yet new questions about the energy security paradigm.

  • Developing the Global Bioeconomy

    Technical, Market, and Environmental Lessons from Bioenergy
    • 1st Edition
    • Patrick Lamers + 3 more
    • English
    Developing the Global Bioeconomy: Technical, Market, and Environmental Lessons from Bioenergy brings together expertise from three IEA-Bioenergy subtasks on pyrolysis, international trade, and biorefineries to review the bioenergy sector and draw useful lessons for the full deployment of the bioeconomy. Despite the vast amount of politically driven strategies, there is little understanding on how current markets will transition towards a global bioeconomy. The question is not only how the bioeconomy can be developed, but also how it can be developed sustainably in terms of economic and environmental concerns. To answer this question, this book’s expert chapter authors seek to identify the types of biorefineries that are expected to be implemented and the types of feedstock that may be used. They also provide historical analysis of the developments of biopower and biofuel markets, integration opportunities into existing supply chains, and the conditions that would need to be created and enhanced to achieve a global biomass trade system that could support a global bioeconomy. As expectations that a future bioeconomy will rely on a series of tradable commodities, this book provides a central accounting of the state of the discussion in a multidisciplinary approach that is ideal for research and academic experts, and analysts in all areas of the bioenergy, biofuels, and bioeconomy sectors, as well as those interested in energy policy and economics.

  • Future of Utilities - Utilities of the Future

    How Technological Innovations in Distributed Energy Resources Will Reshape the Electric Power Sector
    • 1st Edition
    • Fereidoon Sioshansi
    • English
    Future of Utilities - Utilities of the Future: How technological innovations in distributed generation will reshape the electric power sector relates the latest information on the electric power sector its rapid transformation, particularly on the distribution network and customer side. Trends like the rapid rise of self-generation and distributed generation, microgrids, demand response, the dissemination of electric vehicles and zero-net energy buildings that promise to turn many consumers into prosumers are discussed. The book brings together authors from industry and academic backgrounds to present their original, cutting-edge and thought-provoking ideas on the challenges currently faced by electric utilities around the globe, the opportunities they present, and what the future might hold for both traditional players and new entrants to the sector. The book's first part lays out the present scenario, with concepts such as an integrated grid, microgrids, self-generation, customer-centric service, and pricing, while the second part focuses on how innovation, policy, regulation, and pricing models may come together to form a new electrical sector, exploring the reconfiguring of the current institutions, new rates design in light of changes to retail electricity markets and energy efficiency, and the cost and benefits of integration of distributed or intermittent generation, including coupling local renewable energy generation with electric vehicle fleets. The final section projects the future function and role of existing electrical utilities and newcomers to this sector, looking at new pathways for business and pricing models, consumer relations, technology, and innovation.

  • Regulation and Investments in Energy Markets

    Solutions for the Mediterranean
    • 1st Edition
    • Alessandro Rubino + 3 more
    • English
    Regulation & Investments in Energy Markets: Solutions for the Mediterranean presents the status of advancement and maturity of the Mediterranean energy policy, identifying patterns of development as well as lessons learned. Mediterranean countries are facing unprecedented challenges in the energy sector which affect the entire region. Energy policy and regulation is the key to tackling energy efficiency challenges, and providing favorable conditions for engineering infrastructures, investments, and improving security of energy supply. The assumption that the normative model, on which the EC energy policy is based, could be adopted outside EU boundaries has proven to be difficult to implement. This book looks at the Mediterranean regions search for a revised model for regulatory convergence and provides answers to those research questions, allowing the reader to understand the different technical, institutional, and financial frameworks for energy policy.

  • Energy Management Principles

    Applications, Benefits, Savings
    • 2nd Edition
    • Craig B. Smith + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Management Principles: Applications, Benefits, Savings, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles and systematic processes of maintaining and improving energy efficiency and reducing waste. Fully revised and updated with analysis of world energy utilization, incentives and utility rates, and new content highlighting how energy efficiency can be achieved through 1 of 16 outlined principles and programs, the book presents cost effective analysis, case studies, global examples, and guidance on building and site auditing. This fully revised edition provides a theoretical basis for conservation, as well as the avenues for its application, and by doing so, outlines the potential for cost reductions through an analysis of inefficiencies.

  • Compendium of Hydrogen Energy

    Hydrogen Production and Purification
    • 1st Edition
    • Velu Subramani + 2 more
    • English
    Compendium of Hydrogen Energy: Hydrogen Production and Purification, the first text in a four-volume series, focuses on the production of hydrogen. As many experts believe that the hydrogen economy will eventually replace the fossil fuel economy as our primary source of energy, the text provides a timely discussion on this interesting topic. The text details the methods of hydrogen production using fossil fuels, also exploring sustainable extraction methods of hydrogen production from water and hydrogen purification processes.

  • The Green Industrial Revolution

    Energy, Engineering and Economics
    • 1st Edition
    • Woodrow W. Clark II + 1 more
    • English
    The new green industrial revolution is driven by a variety of global environmental concerns. In some regions, it is spurred by the scarcity of cheap affordable renewable energy that will also lead to a reduced reliance on fossil fuel in the production of power. In others, it is driven by a need to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power generation. This book provides a comprehensive review of the most popular green “disruptive” technologies in energy production as well as their economic impact. In addition, the book includes a multitude of international case studies where these technologies are currently deployed and their economic impact on the region.

  • Renewable Motor Fuels

    The Past, the Present and the Uncertain Future
    • 1st Edition
    • Arthur M. Brownstein
    • English
    Considering the ever-rising costs of traditional fuel paired with the increasing scarcity of its resources, it’s easy to see why exploring renewable fuels has become an increasingly critical goal for engineers, researchers, and end-users alike. However, due to the great diversity of technologies, policies, and attitudes, it can be difficult to gain a good well-rounded understanding of these types of fuels. Renewable Motor Fuels: The Past, the Present and the Uncertain Future presents an opportunity to gain an insightful understanding of all the key aspects of alternative automotive fuels in one book. Author Arthur Brownstein describes various sources of renewable motor fuels (including ethanol, algae, isobutanol, natural gas, and battery power) and their production processes, specific properties, and economic advantages/disadvant... This comprehensive coverage of such an important topic is crucial for anyone with an interest in renewable fuels, from researchers to engineers to end-users.

  • Renewable Energy Integration

    Practical Management of Variability, Uncertainty, and Flexibility in Power Grids
    • 1st Edition
    • Lawrence E. Jones
    • English
    Renewable Energy Integration is a ground-breaking new resource - the first to offer a distilled examination of the intricacies of integrating renewables into the power grid and electricity markets. It offers informed perspectives from internationally renowned experts on the challenges to be met and solutions based on demonstrated best practices developed by operators around the world. The book's focus on practical implementation of strategies provides real-world context for theoretical underpinnings and the development of supporting policy frameworks. The book considers a myriad of wind, solar, wave and tidal integration issues, thus ensuring that grid operators with low or high penetration of renewable generation can leverage the victories achieved by their peers. Renewable Energy Integration highlights, carefully explains, and illustrates the benefits of advanced technologies and systems for coping with variability, uncertainty, and flexibility.

  • The Future of Energy

    • 1st Edition
    • Brian F. Towler
    • English
    Using the principle that extracting energy from the environment always involves some type of impact on the environment, The Future of Energy discusses the sources, technologies, and tradeoffs involved in meeting the world's energy needs. A historical, scientific, and technical background set the stage for discussions on a wide range of energy sources, including conventional fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal, as well as emerging renewable sources like solar, wind, geothermal, and biofuels. Readers will learn that there are no truly "green" energy sources—all energy usage involves some tradeoffs—and will understand these tradeoffs and other issues involved in using each energy source.

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