by Muhammad Asif
The global energy scenario is
undergoing an unprecedented transition. In the wake of enormous
challenges―such as increased population, higher energy demands,
increasing greenhouse gas emissions, depleting fossil fuel reserves,
volatile energy prices, geopolitical concerns, and energy insecurity
issues―the energy sector is experiencing a transition in terms of
energy resources and their utilization. This modern transition is
historically more dynamic and multidimensional compared to the past
considering the vast technological advancements, socioeconomic
implications and political responses, and ever-evolving global policies
and regulations. Energy insecurity in terms of its critical
dimensions―access, affordability, and reliability―remains a major
problem hindering the socioeconomic progress in developing countries.
The
Handbook of Energy Transitions presents a holistic account of the
21st-century energy transition away from fossil fuels. It provides an
overview of the unfolding transition in terms of overall dimensions,
drivers, trends, barriers, policies, and geopolitics, and then
discusses transition in terms of particular resources or technologies,
such as renewable energy systems, solar energy, hydropower, hydrogen
and fuel cells, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, batteries,
digitalization, smart grids, blockchain, and machine learning. It also
discusses the present energy transition in terms of broader policy and
developmental perspectives. Further, it examines sustainable
development, the economics of energy and green growth, and the role of
various technologies and initiatives like renewables, nuclear power,
and electrification in promoting energy security and energy transition
worldwide.
Key Features
- Includes technical, economic, social, and policy perspectives of energy transitions
- Features practical case studies and comparative assessments
- Examines the latest renewable energy and low-carbon technologies
- Explains the connection between energy transition and global climate change
ISBNs: B0BB773SL2, 036768859X, 9780367688592, 9781000689433, 9781000689464, 978-0367688592, 978-1000689433, 978-1000689464
English | 2022 | PDF
