Sustainable Development And Innovation In The Energy Sector

Author : Ulrich Steger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 354023103X

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Sustainable Development and Innovation in the Energy Sector by Ulrich Steger Pdf

Explores how these conflicting scenarios could be reconciled; how can we shape a more sustainable energy system from the existing one; and possible technological progress and innovations to enable a brighter future. Addresses the reality that there exists no consensus on the extent to which innovations can really contribute to reconciling ever-growing energy consumption, availability of resources and the environment, and the structural demands on any energy system. Offers and explains a four-point strategy: Energy should according to its importance regain a top priority in the political arena; higly targeted subsidies should be given for a limited amount of time to speed up the market introduction of energy-efficient and regenerative techniques in analogy to the ‚Dutch model‘; Negotiated agreements and unilateral self-commitments can subsequently ensure further market diffusion of sustainable energy innovations.; the basic research in energy should not be diminished but intensified instead

Author : Ulrich Steger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:174958391

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Author : Rob Vos,Diana Alarcón González
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781472580764

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Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development by Rob Vos,Diana Alarcón González Pdf

This book argues that continuous growth along present development pathways is not possible without imposing irreversible damage to the natural resource base that supports current production and consumption patterns. The contributors identify new pathways for sustainable development.

Author : Dorothea Jansen,Katrin Ostertag,Rainer Walz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3790827304

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Sustainability Innovations in the Electricity Sector by Dorothea Jansen,Katrin Ostertag,Rainer Walz Pdf

The future of modern societies depends on their ability to deal with the challenge of climate change in the coming decades. One essential component is a better understanding of innovation processes in the energy sector. This book focuses on sustainability innovations in renewable energies, combined heat and power, and energy service contracting, and analyses the institutions, actors and functions within the innovation system. Of particular interest is the question of whether the joint effect of EU-driven market liberalization and climate policies will succeed in establishing market forces that will drive actors towards more climate-friendly energy production. A special focus is on the role of local utilities in the electricity sector as opposed to large transmission net operators or regional net operators. The countries covered in the contributions include Germany, Denmark, the UK, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

Author : Dmitry Kurochkin,Elena V. Shabliy,Ekundayo Shittu
Publisher : Springer
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2019-06-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030142070

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Renewable Energy by Dmitry Kurochkin,Elena V. Shabliy,Ekundayo Shittu Pdf

This book bringing together leading researchers in the field of renewable energy to discuss sustainability on a broad scale and to examine the status quo of renewable energy industry development in a global context. The volume starts with the European Union, then reviews current trends in the United States as well as the Middle East, Central Asia, and Latin America. It moves on to analyze the German transition to one hundred percent renewable energy economy and energy systems (Energiewende) with a climate protection plan and sustainable economic development; and continues on to examine the determinants of the adoption of sustainable solutions in Finland and discuss the renewable energy agenda in the European Union with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals at its core. Climate change has become one of the main global drivers for policy and this book discusses both it’s over all global development as well as spotlighting localized progress across multiple continents. Over one hundred and fifty countries have developing sustainable energy policies, tax incentives, and laws. China remains the leader in renewable energy generation; and countries including the United States, the UK, India, Spain, and Turkey, compete in the Renewable Energy Sector to attract investments. In 2018, global investments in renewables exceeded $200 billion. The state of Bahia in Brazil has been experiencing a surge in wind energy production; and public policy has had a positive effect on that expansion. Kazakhstan is a country with great renewable energy prospects, particularly in wind, hydropower plants, and solar energy. This book is a comprehensive overview and invaluable reference for all those in the renewable energy sector.

Author : Gregor Weber
Publisher : Springer
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783658202224

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Sustainability and Energy Management by Gregor Weber Pdf

In this book Gregor Weber deals with enterprises and the pool of challenges including energy efficiency and sustainability they are confronted with. His research results in a two level model supporting enterprises on innovative and responsible business practices. It was awarded with the “Project Sustainability 2017” by the Council of Sustainable Development of the German government as well as with the “German Industry Award 2017”. ​

Author : Donald Zillman,Lee Godden,LeRoy Paddock,Martha Roggenkamp
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-09
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780192555236

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Innovation in Energy Law and Technology by Donald Zillman,Lee Godden,LeRoy Paddock,Martha Roggenkamp Pdf

There are few existential challenges more serious in the twenty first century than energy transition. As current trends in energy production prove unsustainable for the environment, energy security, and economic development, innovation becomes imperative. Yet, with technological challenges, come legal challenges. Zillman, Godden, Paddock, and Roggenkamp assemble a team of experts in their field to debate how the law may have to adapt to changes in the area. What regulatory approach should be used? How do we deal with longer-term investment horizons and so called 'stranded assets' such as coal-fired power stations? And can a form of energy justice be achieved which encompasses human rights, sustainable development goals, and the eradication of energy poverty? With a concept as unwieldy as energy innovation, it is high time for a text tackling changes which are dynamic and diverse across different communities, and which provides a thorough examination of the legal ramifications of the most recent technological changes. This book which be of vital importance to lawyers, policy-makers, economists, and the general reader.

Author : Ademola A. Adenle,Marian R. Chertow,Ellen H. M. Moors,David J. Pannell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190949525

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Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals by Ademola A. Adenle,Marian R. Chertow,Ellen H. M. Moors,David J. Pannell Pdf

After the United Nations adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to "end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all," researchers and policy makers highlighted the importance of targeted investment in science, technology, and innovation (STI) to make tangible progress. Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals showcases the roles that STI solutions can play in meeting on-the-ground socio-economic and environmental challenges among domestic and international organizations concerned with the SDGs in three overlapping areas: agriculture, health, and environment/energy. Authors and researchers from 31 countries tackle both big-picture questions, such as scaling up the adoption and diffusion of new sustainable technologies, and specific, localized case studies, focusing on developing and middle-income countries and specific STI solutions and policies. Issues addressed include renewable energy, automated vehicles, vaccines, digital health, agricultural biotechnology, and precision agriculture. In bringing together diverse voices from both policy and academic spheres, this volume provides practical and relevant insights and advice to support policy makers and managers seeking to enhance the roles of STI in sustainable development.

Author : Rasmus Lema,Margrethe Holm Andersen,Rebecca Hanlin,Charles Nzila
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000435702

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Building Innovation Capabilities for Sustainable Industrialisation by Rasmus Lema,Margrethe Holm Andersen,Rebecca Hanlin,Charles Nzila Pdf

This book argues that renewable electrification in developing countries provides important opportunities for local economic development, but new pathways are required for turning these opportunities into successful reality. Building Innovation Capabilities for Sustainable Industrialisation offers a novel input into the debate on development of capabilities for sustainable industrialisation and delivers key insights for both researchers and policy makers when it comes to the question of how to increase the economic co-benefits of renewables expansion. The chapters in the book use a tailored analytical framework in their studies of renewable electrification efforts in Kenya and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. They draw on a mix of project, sector and country level case studies to address questions such as: What capabilities are developed through on-going renewable electrification projects in developing economies? How can the expansion of renewable electrification be supported in a way that also encourages sustainable economic development? What role do international linkages (South-South and North-South) play and what role should they play in the greening of energy systems in developing economies? The authors provide a new understanding of how green transformation and sustainable industrialisation can be combined, highlighting the opportunities and constraints for local capability building and the scope for local policy action. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of development studies, energy studies, sustainability and sustainable development, as well as practitioners and policy makers working in development organisations and national governments. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781003054665, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Author : Frans H. J. M. Coenen,Thomas Hoppe
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030844400

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Renewable Energy Communities and the Low Carbon Energy Transition in Europe by Frans H. J. M. Coenen,Thomas Hoppe Pdf

This volume addresses renewable energy communities, and in particular renewable energy cooperatives (REScoops), in the context of the revised EU Renewables Directive. It provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of the renewable energy community movement in over six different countries of continental Europe. It addresses their visions, strategy, organisation, agency, and more particularly the challenges they encounter. This is of particular importance to gain more understanding into how renewable energy communities fare in domestic energy markets where they are confronted with regime institutions, structures and incumbents’ agency that tend to favour maintaining of the status quo while blocking attempts to empower and institutionalise renewable energy communities as market entrants having a disruptive, radical green and localist agenda. This volume will be an invaluable reference for academics and practitioners with an interest in social innovation in sustainable transitions, the role of community energy in energy markets, their agency, as well as an outlook to the impact that the EU Renewables Directive may have to change national legislation and policy frameworks to create a level playing field that is essentially more fair and beneficial to renewable energy communities.

Author : Voula P. Mega
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780387258201

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Sustainable Development, Energy and the City by Voula P. Mega Pdf

No progress towards sustainable development is possible without the participation of informed and aware citizens and decision-makers. This book examines a dynamic sector – energy - and a space – city - that are critical for sustainability. Urban energy systems are capital intensive and have long lives. Immediate change is difficult, but innovation is crucial for progress toward more intelligent systems. Here is an informative guide for decision makers and citizens alike.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264115118

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OECD Green Growth Studies Energy by OECD Pdf

This report looks at the role of the energy sector in moving towards a green growth model and the policies to facilitate the transition.

Author : Castanho, Rui Alexandre
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798369312988

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Green Economy and Renewable Energy Transitions for Sustainable Development by Castanho, Rui Alexandre Pdf

The fate of our planet hangs in the balance, making the pursuit of sustainable development more than a mere aspiration, it is an imperative. Green Economy and Renewable Energy Transitions for Sustainable Development delves deep into the intricate web of interconnections between the environment, green economies, and energy transitions, and lays down the intellectual foundation for a sustainable future. Drawing on the wisdom of experts in fields ranging from environmental science to policy analysis, this book unveils the multifaceted strategies needed to reduce pollution, conserve biodiversity, and effectively mitigate the relentless march of climate change. Central to sustainability is a green economy—a holistic economic system that transcends profit margins to prioritize social equity, ecological balance, and robust economic growth. Through rigorous exploration and analysis, this volume showcases how sustainable production and consumption practices and judicious investments in renewable energy sources can catalyze a transformative shift towards a more sustainable global economy. The energy transition, a substantial shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, emerges as the linchpin of our battle against climate change. This book deciphers the intricate dance of policies, technologies, and behavioral changes required to usher in this transition. It reveals how renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower hold the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and staving off the catastrophic consequences of global warming. This monograph is an invaluable resource for policymakers, researchers, educators, and anyone who aspires to be a custodian of our planet's future.

Author : Roberta Capello,Peter Nijkamp,Gerard Pepping
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783662038338

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Sustainable Cities and Energy Policies by Roberta Capello,Peter Nijkamp,Gerard Pepping Pdf

The aim of this book is to highlight the great potential of decentralized (i.e. local or urban) energy policies in achieving environmentally-benign developments for modern cities. Urban sustainability is placed in the context of the debate on global sustainable development. A wide array of policy initiatives is discussed and evaluated, ranging from market-based energy policies to technological innovation policies for the energy sector. A theoretical framework for technology adoption processes is developed and empirically tested. The main question addressed is: which are the critical success factors for successful urban energy policies? This question is also dealt with in a meta-analytic context by assessing and comparing the performance of energy policies in various European cities, with a particular view to renewable energy.

Author : Aminata Fall,Reinhard Haas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Economic development
ISBN : 9783030684105

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Sustainable Energy Access for Communities by Aminata Fall,Reinhard Haas Pdf

This open access book examines the transition to sustainable energy systems in emerging cities. Experts from around the world present case studies from different countries and discuss efforts were needed for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The authors look into the issue of environment vs. economics and discuss the question of whether the energy transition goal can conflict with other development goals such as decent work and economic growth. Furthermore, innovation in energy transition is introduced, both in technology and citizens' engagement. The book presents the latest developments on energy access and transition to sustainability throughout the overall value chain: from basic research in universities to documentation of lessons learned in the field. The empirical evidence presented makes this book appealing to scholars in the field of energy sustainability as well as to policy-makers and energy service companies. [Resumen de la editorial]