Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency

Author : Aidan Duffy,Martin Rogers,Lacour Ayompe
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118631041

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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency by Aidan Duffy,Martin Rogers,Lacour Ayompe Pdf

The recent rise to prominence of renewable energy and energy efficiency has been driven by their potential to lower the environmental impacts of energy use. As these technologies mature they must demonstrate not only their environmental benefits, but also their economic competitiveness. The relative costs and benefits of each potential project, whether large or small, must be systematically modelled and assessed before they can be financed and implemented. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency: Assessment of Projects and Policies deals with the appraisal of such projects against financial and non-financial criteria, illustrating the assessment tools necessary to make appropriate, evidence based decisions as efficiently as possible. The most important technologies are first described, stressing their economic and performance characteristics. Key project appraisal concepts are then introduced, approaches to modelling the cash flows in energy projects are described, and the issues of uncertainty and optimisation are fully discussed. These financial concepts, together with methods for estimating greenhouse gas emissions, are extended to address aspects of energy policy. Illustrated with many case studies this is an ideal introduction to financial and non-financial appraisal techniques as applied to energy efficient and renewable energy technologies.

Author : Michael Gerrard
Publisher : American Bar Association
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Clean energy
ISBN : 1614380082

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The Law of Clean Energy by Michael Gerrard Pdf

Increasing energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy are the most important actions that can be taken to combat climate changes. As a result, the growth of clean energy will likely be one of the major economic engines of the coming decade.

Author : D. Yogi Goswami,Frank Kreith
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1779 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466585096

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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Handbook by D. Yogi Goswami,Frank Kreith Pdf

For the Movers, Shakers, and Policy Makers in Energy Engineering and Related IndustriesThe latest version of a bestselling reference, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Handbook, Second Edition covers the foremost trends and technologies in energy engineering today. This new edition contains the latest material on energy planning and policy, wi

Author : Cascales, Maria del Socorro García
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466666320

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Soft Computing Applications for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency by Cascales, Maria del Socorro García Pdf

As the climate and environment continue to fluctuate, researchers are urgently looking for new ways to preserve our limited resources and prevent further environmental degradation. The answer can be found through computer science, a field that is evolving at precisely the time it is needed most. Soft Computing Applications for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency brings together the latest technological research in computational intelligence and fuzzy logic as a way to care for our environment. This reference work highlights current advances and future trends in environmental sustainability using the principles of soft computing, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, engineers, and practitioners in the fields of project engineering and energy science.

Author : Tugrul U. Daim,Jisun Kim,Ibrahim Iskin,Rimal Abu Taha,Kevin C. van Blommestein
Publisher : Springer
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319160337

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Policies and Programs for Sustainable Energy Innovations by Tugrul U. Daim,Jisun Kim,Ibrahim Iskin,Rimal Abu Taha,Kevin C. van Blommestein Pdf

This volume features research and case studies across a variety of industries to showcase technological innovations and policy initiatives designed to promote renewable energy and sustainable economic development. The first section focuses on policies for the adoption of renewable energy technologies, the second section covers the evaluation of energy efficiency programs and the final section provides evaluations of energy technology innovations. Environmental concerns, energy availability and political pressure have prompted governments to look for alternative energy resources that can minimize the undesirable effects for current energy systems. For example, shifting away from the conventional fuel resources and increasing the percentage of electricity generated from renewable resources, such as solar and wind power, is an opportunity to guarantee lower CO2 emissions and to create better economic opportunities for citizens in the long run. Including discussions of such of timely topics and issues as global warming, bio-fuels and nuclear energy, the editors and contributors to this book provide a wealth of insights and recommendations for sustainable energy innovations.

Author : Michael Frank Hordeski
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788770222921

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Megatrends for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by Michael Frank Hordeski Pdf

The use of energy is being shaped by environmental issues including the fear of global warming. This has resulted in the development of renewable energy sources and more efficient building technology. Examining trends in energy efficiency, this book explores energy technologies and fuels, their prospects in a world with greenhouse gas restrictions. It looks at the technical and economic tradeoffs of traditional renewables such as wind and solar, as well as large scale PV and concentrated thermal power. It also considers biomass technologies. For each of these technologies, it discusses planning, siting, installation, operation and maintenance, health and safety, power conditioning, and efficiency innovations.

Author : Xudong Zhao,Xiaoli Ma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Renewable energy sources
ISBN : 3030172848

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Advanced Energy Efficiency Technologies for Solar Heating, Cooling and Power Generation by Xudong Zhao,Xiaoli Ma Pdf

This book, based on the research experience and outcomes of a group of international contributors, addresses a range of advanced energy efficiency technologies and their applications in solar heating, cooling and power generation, while also providing solutions for tackling recurring low efficiency problems in today's systems. It highlights the latest technologies and methods, which can significantly improve the performance of solar systems, enabling readers to design, construct and apply high-performance solar systems in or for their own projects. The contributors provide a systematic introduction to state-of-the-art energy efficiency technologies that demonstrates how to implement innovative solar systems. These technologies include: " heat pipes and loop heat pipes; " phase change materials (PCMs) and PCM slurries; " micro-channel panels; " desiccant/adsorption cycling; " ejector cooling and heat pumps; and " solar concentration and thermoelectric units. The book shows how innovative solar systems applicable to rural and urban buildings can be analysed and demonstrates the successful implementation of these advanced technologies. It delivers the design principles and associated energy performance assessment methods for a range of selected solar heating, cooling and power generation projects. This book offers a valuable source of information for final-year undergraduate students, as well as graduate students and academic lecturers, as it promotes the widespread deployment of advanced solar heating, cooling and power generation technologies applicable for buildings across the globe. The book is also a good point of reference for design engineers and energy consultants who wish to extend their knowledge of advanced technologies used to achieve energy efficiency.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Competitiveness
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Political Science
ISBN : LOC:00173016645

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Opportunities and Barriers to Commercialization of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technologies by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Competitiveness Pdf

Author : Abul Kalam Azad,Subhash Sharma
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128054246

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Clean Energy for Sustainable Development by Abul Kalam Azad,Subhash Sharma Pdf

Clean Energy for Sustainable Development: Comparisons and Contrasts of New Approaches presents information on the fundamental challenge that the energy sector faces with regard to meeting the ever growing demand for sustainable, efficient, and cleaner energy. The book compares recent developments in the field of energy technology, clean and low emission energy, and energy efficiency and environmental sustainability for industry and academia. Rasul, Azad and Sharma, along with their team of expert contributors, provide high-end research findings on relevant industry themes, including clean and sustainable energy sources and technologies, renewable energy technologies and their applications, biomass and biofuels for sustainable environment, energy system and efficiency improvement, solar thermal applications, and the environmental impacts of sustainable energy systems. This book uses global institutes and case studies to explore and analyze technological advancements alongside practical applications. This approach helps readers to develop and affirm a better understanding of the relevant concepts and solutions necessary to achieve clean energy and sustainable development in both medium and large-scale industries. Compares in-depth research on a wide range of clean technologies, from global institutes in Australia, Europe, and India Evaluates the recent developments in clean technologies against the efficiency of tried and tested applications Considers case studies on the advancements of sustainable energy into industry from around the world

Author : Ling Zang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 937 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857296382

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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Through Nanotechnology by Ling Zang Pdf

Reflecting the rapid growth of nanotechnology research and the potential impact of the growing energy crisis, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Through Nanotechnology provides comprehensive coverage of cutting-edge research in the energy-related fields of nanoscience and nanotechnology, which aim to improve energy efficiency and the generation of renewable energy. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Through Nanotechnology tightly correlates nanotechnology with energy issues in a general, comprehensive way that makes it not only suitable as a desk reference for research, but also as a knowledge resource for the non-expert general public. Readers will find Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Through Nanotechnology useful in a variety of ways, ranging from the creation of energy policy, to energy research development, and to education in nanotechnology and its application to energy-related problems. It can also be used as a primary or supplementary textbook for energy-related courses for advanced undergraduate and graduate students.

Author : Umberto Desideri,Francesco Asdrubali
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128128183

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Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings by Umberto Desideri,Francesco Asdrubali Pdf

Handbook of Energy Efficiency in Buildings: A Life Cycle Approach offers a comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the subject with a further focus on the Life Cycle. The editors, renowned academics, invited a diverse group of researchers to develop original chapters for the book and managed to well integrate all contributions in a consistent volume. Sections cover the role of the building sector on energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, international technical standards, laws and regulations, building energy efficiency and zero energy consumption buildings, the life cycle assessment of buildings, from construction to decommissioning, and other timely topics. The multidisciplinary approach to the subject makes it valuable for researchers and industry based Civil, Construction, and Architectural Engineers. Researchers in related fields as built environment, energy and sustainability at an urban scale will also benefit from the books integrated perspective. Presents a complete and thorough coverage of energy efficiency in buildings Provides an integrated approach to all the different elements that impact energy efficiency Contains coverage of worldwide regulation

Author : Pierre Langlois,Genevieve Gauthier
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788770222617

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Canadian Energy Efficiency Outlook by Pierre Langlois,Genevieve Gauthier Pdf

Energy Efficiency (EE) has been recognized since the early 1970s as the most relevant mechanism to optimize the way we meet our energy needs. The rationale behind this book is to present where the Canadian EE sector stands today to all Canadian stakeholders and those interested around the world. The Canada Energy Efficiency Outlook aims to outline the different environments that support EE development in our highly diversified provinces and territories, as well as at the national level, and consequently allow the reader to better understand the complexities involved. More globally, this book serves as an important reference for all interested parties on how Canada has variably innovated and developed mechanisms to achieve the goal of making this country more energy efficient.

Author : D. Yogi Goswami,Frank Kreith
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1568 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781420003482

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Handbook of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by D. Yogi Goswami,Frank Kreith Pdf

Brought to you by the creator of numerous bestselling handbooks, the Handbook of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides a thorough grounding in the analytic techniques and technological developments that underpin renewable energy use and environmental protection. The handbook emphasizes the engineering aspects of energy conservation and renewable energy. Taking a world view, the editors discuss key topics underpinning energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. They provide content at the forefront of the contemporary debate about energy and environmental futures. This is vital information for planning a secure energy future. Practical in approach, the book covers technologies currently available or expected to be ready for implementation in the near future. It sets the stage with a survey of current and future world-wide energy issues, then explores energy policies and incentives for conservation and renewable energy, covers economic assessment methods for conservation and generation technologies, and discusses the environmental costs of various energy generation technologies. The book goes on to examine distributed generation and demand side management procedures and gives a perspective on the efficiencies, economics, and environmental costs of fossil and nuclear technologies. Highlighting energy conservation as the cornerstone of a successful national energy strategy, the book covers energy management strategies for industry and buildings, HVAC controls, co-generation, and advances in specific technologies such as motors, lighting, appliances, and heat pumps. It explores energy storage and generation from renewable sources and underlines the role of infrastructure security and risk analysis in planning future energy transmission and storage systems. These features and more make the Handbook of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy the tool for designing the energy sources of the future.

Author : United Nations
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789210043724

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Progress in the Areas of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Selected Countries of the UNECE Region by United Nations Pdf

This publication explores the progress in energy efficiency and renewable energy in selected countries of South-Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, and in the Russian Federation. The study analyzes policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks, financial environment and level of awareness in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy from 2010 to the present. It also identifies the existing gaps at the required frameworks and environment to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy investments in the countries. This study is intended to support countries in their ongoing efforts towards improving energy efficiency and building a strong renewable energy base. It proposes a set of recommendations for necessary steps in achieving the long-term objectives for energy mix and meeting the ambitious related targets set by the countries.

Author : Suzana Tavares da Silva,Gabriela Prata Dias
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000034134

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Energy Efficiency in Developing Countries by Suzana Tavares da Silva,Gabriela Prata Dias Pdf

This book presents a comparative analysis of energy efficiency policies in developing countries. Although there is a vast amount of literature available about renewable energy policy and implementation in the developing world, energy efficiency tends to lack attention. This book fills this lacuna by examining the current state of the field and scope for future improvements. Drawing on a wide range of case studies including Brazil, China and Chile, the authors use a comparative approach to examine the policies and programmes being implemented, looking at the existing legal frameworks and regulatory challenges. By showcasing stories of success, as well as barriers to energy efficiency, they highlight the opportunities for increased energy access and efficiency and demonstrate how these opportunities may directly impact on climate change mitigation. This volume will be a useful resource for scholars and practitioners with an interest in energy policy and efficiency, climate change and international development.