The Economics Of Renewable Energy In The Gulf

Author : Hisham M. Akhonbay
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429786600

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The Economics of Renewable Energy in the Gulf by Hisham M. Akhonbay Pdf

The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) has been at the epicenter of global energy markets because of its substantial endowment of hydrocarbons. Yet countries in the region have also stated their intent to be global leaders in renewable energy. This collection explores the drivers for the widespread adoption of renewable energy around the GCC, the need for renewable energy and the policy-economic factors that can create success. All six countries within the GCC have plans to include renewable energy power generation in their energy mix for various reasons including: a growing demand for electricity because of increasing populations, an increasing government fiscal deficit due to inefficient subsidies, the need to diversify the economy and global pressure to meet climate change requirements. However, the decision of when and by how much to introduce renewable energy is fraught with complications. In this book, a stellar cast of regional policy and academic experts explore the reasons behind these renewable energy plans and the potential impediments to success, whether it be the declining cost of producing energy from hydrocarbons, an infrastructure which needs to be updated, social acceptance, lack of financing and even harsh weather. Weighing up all these factors, the book considers the route forward for renewable energy in the Gulf region. The Economics of Renewable Energy in the Gulf offers an excellent examination of the adoption of renewable energy in the area. It will be of great interest to academic researchers and policy makers alike, particularly those working in the areas of energy economics, public policy and international relations.

Author : Jamal Adghough
Publisher : Cuvillier Verlag
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783736987654

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Overview of the Economics of Renewable Energy by Jamal Adghough Pdf

With the start of the Industrial Revolution in the early 18th century, the value of the term ‘energy’ became more important than ever before. Thus, energy development was considered an integral part of economic development, especially in the industrialised countries and has since then been playing a role as a critical and key factor in the global economy. This paper presents an overview of the renewable energies which are being championed as a potentially significant new source of jobs and growth, especially in OECD countries, and are a means of addressing environmental and energy security concerns. In most countries, governments have invested large amounts of public funds to support the development of RE and are thus requiring energy providers to sell significant quantities of it to the public. In fact, accelerating the deployment of renewable energy will fuel economic growth, create new employment opportunities, enhance human welfare, and contribute towards a climate-safe future. There is unmistakably a strong link between the availability of energy resources and economic development (Salah Abo-Sedra et al. Journal of Energy 2014). Apergis and Payne in their work “Energy Consumption and Economic Growth”, as well as Wolde-Rufael (Energy Economics, 2009), argue that the rise in energy demand in African countries is closely linked to income. In other words, energy consumption interacts with economics. This review paper explores this interaction and with help of recent empirical research, shows there are economic benefits and achievements in the renewable energy sector for especially those which are provided by an international institution such as IRENA and OEERE. After having shown the relationship between RE and economics, the economic benefits and the achievements in the renewable energy sector are mentioned. Finally, the benefits of the global trade in RE investment are shown.

Author : Mohamed Abdel Raouf,Mari Luomi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-07-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317403692

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The Green Economy in the Gulf by Mohamed Abdel Raouf,Mari Luomi Pdf

Filling a void in academic and policy-relevant literature on the topic of the green economy in the Arabian Gulf, this edited volume provides a multidisciplinary analysis of the key themes and challenges relating to the green economy in the region, including in the energy and water sectors and the urban environment, as well as with respect to cross-cutting issues, such as labour, intellectual property and South-South cooperation. Over the course of the book, academics and practitioners from various fields demonstrate why transitioning into a ‘green economy’ – a future economy based on environmental sustainability, social equity and improved well-being – is not an option but a necessity for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States. Through chapters covering key economic sectors and cross-cutting issues, the book examines the GCC states’ quest to align their economies and economic development with the imperatives of environmental sustainability and social welfare, and proposes a way forward, based on lessons learned from experiences in the region and beyond. This volume will be of great relevance to scholars and policy makers with an interest in environmental economics and policy.

Author : Pablo del Río,Mario Ragwitz
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800379022

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Handbook on the Economics of Renewable Energy by Pablo del Río,Mario Ragwitz Pdf

Renewable energy technologies produce many measurable benefits, such as a clear reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. However, it is also apparent that these methods of energy production come with costs. Discussing renewable energy developments within an economic context, this pertinent Handbook provides a comprehensive view of the present and future dimensions of renewable energy use.

Author : International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA
Publisher : International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789292602093

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Renewable energy market analysis: GCC 2019 by International Renewable Energy Agency IRENA Pdf

This report explores the prospects for renewables to diversify national economies and the combined GCC energy mix, while helping the region meet climate goals and contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Author : Michael Mason,Amit Mor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402098901

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Renewable Energy in the Middle East by Michael Mason,Amit Mor Pdf

Energy insecurity is not normally associated with the Middle East. However, away from the oil-rich Persian Gulf, the countries of the eastern Mediterranean are particularly vulnerable. Their fossil fuel endowments are low, while their fractious relationships with each other have long fostered wider political insecurities. Focusing on the Jordan Basin (Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Lebanon and Jordan), this timely volume addresses the prospects for the adoption of renewable energy in the oil-poor Middle East. Featuring regional energy experts, it offers an invaluable survey. After outlining the regional security context, this book first reviews renewable energy policy and practices in the Jordan Basin. It then considers options for greening energy use, including promising pilot projects in North Africa. The initiatives discussed encompass renewable energy finance, energy-efficient rural communities, and solar and wind energy. There is significant potential for an increase in the uptake of renewable energy technologies in the eastern Mediterranean. This window of opportunity has been created by high oil prices, energy infrastructure investment opportunities, and the UN climate change regime. In conclusion, the book considers the institutional conditions for collaborative decision-making on renewable energy. Such cooperation would deliver substantial security and human development benefits to the region, and indeed the world.

Author : Jamal Adghough
Publisher : Cuvillier Verlag
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783736988606

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The Applied Economics of Renewable Energy by Jamal Adghough Pdf

This essay draws a picture of the applied economics of renewable energy which is being championed as a potentially significant new source of jobs and growth, especially in OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) countries, and a means of addressing environmental and energy security concerns. In most countries, governments have invested large amounts of public money to support RE development and are requiring significant quantities of it to be sold by energy providers. In fact, accelerating the deployment of renewable energy will fuel economic growth, create new employment opportunities, enhance human welfare, and contribute to a climate-safe future. So, what are the economic benefits and achievement in the renewable energy sector? What is applied economics, and how can renewable energy be studied from this side? These are some of the questions explored by this report. Finally, the essay explores the global trade in RE investment.

Author : Giacomo Luciani,Rabea Ferroukhi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Energy development
ISBN : 3940924407

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Political Economy of Energy Reform by Giacomo Luciani,Rabea Ferroukhi Pdf

Climate change requires coordinated global responses. All nations, including major Gulf Arab oil producers, should implement policies to contain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Yet all realistic scenarios point to the continuing global need for fossil fuels. The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) thus face a dilemma between continuing development and use of their fossil fuel endowments and increasing reliance on low carbon sources, such as nuclear, solar or wind. This book explores various facets of the dilemma.

Author : Natalya Ketenci,Ayse Sevencan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781793644480

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Economics and Politics of Energy in the Middle East and Eastern Europe by Natalya Ketenci,Ayse Sevencan Pdf

Energy policy has always been important to the population for stability and to advance technological progress and economic growth. The scope of energy discussions and concerns in the world have expanded significantly in the last several decades. In order to cope with accelerating pollution from fossil fuels, countries have increased investments in renewable energy power plants. However, the existing technology does not allow for the significant increase of the capacity of renewable energy facilities in a short period. As a result, in order to maintain economic growth, countries continue to be highly dependent on fossil fuels like oil, natural gas, and coal. At the same time, some countries start to encounter such problems as depletion of their oil and natural gas resources. The aim of this book is to analyze energy resources in the Middle East and Eastern Europe and relations between countries that appear as a result of new discoveries in this area.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : EWEA
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Offshore wind power plants
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Economics of Wind Energy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Salah El-Haggar,Sarah Mousa ,Mohamed El-Morsi
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781681082974

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SUSTAINABLE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS Challenges and Economics for the Arab World by Salah El-Haggar,Sarah Mousa ,Mohamed El-Morsi Pdf

The urgency of exploring alternative energy sources, especially in regions so detrimentally affected by current energy practices on environmental, humanitarian and political levels warrants a crucial effort in raising awareness and activism about renewable energy and sustainable development. Sustainable Solar Energy Systems is a primer on the application of solar energy technology for sustainable development. This handbook starts with an introduction to basic concepts of solar energy, describes the mechanisms and benefits of related technologies, and presents a case study in an Arabian poultry farm. The book also includes details on how to conduct economic feasibility studies of solar power projects. The book is a suitable reference for general readers or students undertaking environmental science or engineering courses with specific modules on solar energy projects. Readers will be able to understand the benefits of solar energy systems in the context of an increasing concern about the use of renewable energy under conditions of global warming and declining fossil fuel reserves.

Author : Giacomo Luciani,Rabea Ferroukhi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
ISBN : 3940924415

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Political Economy of Energy Reform by Giacomo Luciani,Rabea Ferroukhi Pdf

Author : Peter Meier,Maria Vagliasindi,Mudassar Imran
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464803154

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The Design and Sustainability of Renewable Energy Incentives by Peter Meier,Maria Vagliasindi,Mudassar Imran Pdf

This study provides economic models of the sustainability and affordability of renewable energy support schemes alongside operational advice on how the regulatory design may need to be modified to minimize the impact on the budget and be affordable to the poor, as well as how to identify and fill the financing gap.

Author : Robin Mills,Li-Chen Sim
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030595548

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Low Carbon Energy in the Middle East and North Africa by Robin Mills,Li-Chen Sim Pdf

This book explores the evolving roles of energy stakeholders and geopolitical considerations, leveraging on the dizzying array of planned and actual projects for solar, wind, hydropower, waste-to-energy, and nuclear power in the region. Over the next few decades, favorable economics for low carbon energy sources combined with stagnant oil demand growth will facilitate a shift away from today’s fossil fuel-based energy system. Will the countries of the Middle East and North Africa be losers or leaders in this energy transition? Will state–society relations undergo a change as a result? It suggests that ultimately, politics more so than economics or environmental pressure will determine the speed, scope, and effects of low carbon energy uptake in the region. This book is of interest to academics working in the fields of International Relations, International Political Economy, Comparative Political Economy, Energy Economics, and International Business. Consultants, practitioners, policy-makers, and risk analysts will also find the insights helpful.

Author : Geoffrey Heal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Renewable energy sources
ISBN : OCLC:1025571046

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The Economics of Renewable Energy by Geoffrey Heal Pdf

Abstract: Greater use of renewable energy is seen as a key component of any move to combat climate change, and is being aggressively promoted as such by the new U.S. administration and by other governments. Yet there is little economic analysis of renewable energy. This paper surveys what is written and adds to it. The conclusion is that the main renewables face a major problem because of their intermittency (the wind doesn't always blow nor the sun always shine) and that this has not been adequately factored into discussions of their potential. Without new storage technologies that can overcome this intermittency, much of the decarbonization of the economy will have to come from nuclear, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and energy efficiency (geothermal and biofuels can make small contributions). Nuclear and CCS are not without their problems. New energy storage technologies could greatly increase the role of renewables, but none are currently in sight