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Libros en Política, Negocios y Economía Energética

  • Waste Management in the Circular Economy Context

    • 1 Edición
    • Jurgita Malinauskaite + 1 más
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    Waste Management in the Circular Economy Context 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 practical reference book dissects the critical interplay between energy waste management and economic considerations, offering 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. Starting with an in-depth examination of energy 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 applications 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. 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
    • 1 Edición
    • Pardeep Singh + 4 más
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    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

    • 1 Edición
    • Muhammad Shahbaz + 2 más
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    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.

  • Advances in the Electricity Markets

    Data-Driven Analytics
    • 1 Edición
    • Sonal Gupta + 4 más
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    Advances in the Electricity Markets: Data-Driven Analytics explores the quantitative skills, latest technologies, and sustainable initiatives essential for the effective management of emerging electricity markets. The book provides insights on how to practically achieve sustainable development goals by incorporating advanced methods, including those related to renewable integration, robust power market analysis, and precise prediction methods that facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions. In addition, the book offers novel theoretical, policy, and managerial insights into adopting Distributed Energy Resources, Smart contracts, and the AI and Machine Learning approaches required for the resilience of electricity systems. Finally, sections discuss how electricity markets are evolving, including coverage of peer-to-peer trading, energy optimization, and intelligent electricity systems. Written for energy researchers and professionals, as well as graduate students studying energy and electrical engineering, this book is a valuable resource for those who want to better understand growing electricity markets and the latest techniques required to manage climate change.

  • Economic Impact of the Energy Transition

    Energy-Environment-Economy Models
    • 1 Edición
    • Jinsoo Kim + 2 más
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    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.

  • Geopolitical Strategies for Renewable Energy Access, Development, and Growth

    • 1 Edición
    • Paul C. Okonkwo
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    Geopolitical Strategies for Renewable Energy Access, Development, and Growth offers a thorough and unified structure for understanding and navigating the interconnections between renewable energy technology, energy planning, energy security, climate change mitigation, economic development, environmental sustainability, and global geopolitical dynamics. The book aims to address potential obstacles and to explore the advantages for those involved in advancing or implementing the shift towards renewable energy sources. This is supported by extensive case studies from across the globe, emphasizing effective approaches and obstacles encountered in the shift towards renewable energy. The book also analyzes present-day patterns, potential obstacles, and promising opportunities to present seven scenarios that could build a coherent geopolitical trajectory towards worldwide availability of renewable energy technology. The scenarios include political economics, resource curse, dependency scenario, modernization scenario, environmental Kuznets curve, innovation diffusion scenario, and institutional framework scenario. This is a valuable resource for all those looking to understand the geopolitical complexities of energy transition and the possible inter-disciplinary ways forward to advance renewable energy, including advanced students, researchers, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry professionals, and policy makers.

  • Industrial Decarbonization and the Energy Transition

    Innovative Solutions for a Carbon-Free, Sustainable, and Clean Environment
    • 1 Edición
    • Suresh Sundaramurthy + 2 más
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    Industrial Decarbonization and the Energy Transition: Innovative Solutions for a Carbon-Free, Sustainable, and Clean Environment presents comprehensive and practical insights into emerging technologies and strategies that drive industrial decarbonization, clean energy production, and the global energy transition.This book outlines a detailed roadmap to achieving net zero emissions, addressing key areas such as the decarbonization of agri-nutrients, sustainable aviation fuel production, and the transformation of the refinery sector. It explores the economic and environmental dimensions of industrial decarbonization, the application of artificial intelligence in chemical industries, carbon capture and utilization, circular economy models, and techno-economic assessments.The authors have extensive industrial and research experience. Each chapter offers a realistic perspective on the challenges and opportunities of decarbonization and the energy transition across diverse industrial sectors.This book serves as a valuable reference for engineers, researchers, R&D professionals, and industry experts engaged in sustainable process development, as well as academic scholars and advanced students focusing on energy transition, renewable energy, decarbonization technologies, and sustainability.

  • Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Cultural and Natural Heritage

    From Conceptualization to Action
    • 1 Edición
    • Elena Lucchi
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    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
    • 1 Edición
    • Tania Itzel Serrano-Arévalo + 6 más
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    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.

  • Simulation and Machine Learning Models for Energy Policy Design

    • 1 Edición
    • Festus Adedoyin
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    Simulation and Machine Learning Models for Energy Policy Design explores how policy design can reduce emissions in support of climate action by emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge simulation and machine learning techniques and bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical implementation, therefore offering a hands-on guide for policymakers and professionals seeking innovative solutions. This book not only explores machine learning but also incorporates simulation techniques, providing a more comprehensive guide that extends beyond efficiency to encompass the entire policy design process.It not only addresses renewable (and other forms of) energy integration challenges but also leverages advanced technologies for optimized decision-making. With its holistic approach and insights on practical implementation, this book is a welcome reference for those who work on the design of energy policies.