Title:
Energy Options Impact on Regional Security edited by Frano Barbir, Sergio Ulgiati.
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security,
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security,
Author:
Barbir, Frano.
Ulgiati, Sergio.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Preface . Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Analysis of Energy and Resource Conversion and Use.-Using the MuSIASEM approach to study metabolic patterns of modern societies -- Seven Policy Switches for Global Security -- Energy security and the social use of energy.-Technology wedges for Low Carbon Strategies in Industry.-Sustainable energy for world economies.-Cadmium flows and emissions: CdTe PV friend or foe? -- Increasing RES Penetration and Security of Energy Supply by use of Energy Storages and Heat Pumps in Croatian Energy System.-Goals of EU in using renewable energy and abilities of Croatia in realization of those goals.-The key aspects of electricity and natural gas security of supply in Croatia.-Zero Emission Sources of Electricity: Cost, Capacity, Advantages and Disadvantages.-Analysis of energy options impact on regional security: The Case of Eastern Europe.-Socio-Economic and Energy Development in Ukraine – Problems and Solutions.-Advances in small hydropower energy production in Ukraine.-Securing energy supply at the regional level – the case of wind farming in Germany -- Renewable Energies to Provide Sustainable Development Perspectives for North Africa: The Sahara Wind Project.-Renewable Energy Potentials in Serbia with Particular Regard to Forest and Agricultural Biomas.-Development of strategic scenarios and optimal structures for sustainable production of biofuels in Slovenia.-Biomass for energy and the impacts on food security -- Changing Energy Production, Emerging Technologies and Regional Security.-Author Index -- Subject Index.
This book addresses energy-related issues in light of the options available to the European and Mediterranean countries. The articles attempt to identify and analyse the economic, environmental, societal and regional security issues that may emerge from those options. It is clear that a coherent energy strategy is required, addressing energy supply and demand, security of access, financial issues, market dynamics, and also taking into account the whole energy lifecycle including fuel production, transmission and distribution. In the short term, the aim should be to achieve higher energy efficiencies and increased supply from local energy sources, in particular renewable energy sources. In the long term, redesign of life styles, further increase of alternative energy sources and shift to new energy technologies and carriers is expected to contribute to solve or alleviate the problems generated by declining availability of fossil fuels. In this volume, energy experts provide background information and a detailed discussion of all these issues and strategies.
Publisher:
Springer Netherlands,
Publication Place:
Dordrecht :
ISBN:
9789048195657
Subject:
Engineering.
Electric engineering.
Renewable energy sources.
Engineering economy.
Sustainable development.
Engineering.
Energy Technology.
Sustainable development.
Renewable and Green Energy.
Energy Economics.
Series:
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security, 00
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series C: Environmental Security, 00
Contents:
Preface . Multi-Method and Multi-Scale Analysis of Energy and Resource Conversion and Use.-Using the MuSIASEM approach to study metabolic patterns of modern societies -- Seven Policy Switches for Global Security -- Energy security and the social use of energy.-Technology wedges for Low Carbon Strategies in Industry.-Sustainable energy for world economies.-Cadmium flows and emissions: CdTe PV friend or foe? -- Increasing RES Penetration and Security of Energy Supply by use of Energy Storages and Heat Pumps in Croatian Energy System.-Goals of EU in using renewable energy and abilities of Croatia in realization of those goals.-The key aspects of electricity and natural gas security of supply in Croatia.-Zero Emission Sources of Electricity: Cost, Capacity, Advantages and Disadvantages.-Analysis of energy options impact on regional security: The Case of Eastern Europe.-Socio-Economic and Energy Development in Ukraine – Problems and Solutions.-Advances in small hydropower energy production in Ukraine.-Securing energy supply at the regional level – the case of wind farming in Germany -- Renewable Energies to Provide Sustainable Development Perspectives for North Africa: The Sahara Wind Project.-Renewable Energy Potentials in Serbia with Particular Regard to Forest and Agricultural Biomas.-Development of strategic scenarios and optimal structures for sustainable production of biofuels in Slovenia.-Biomass for energy and the impacts on food security -- Changing Energy Production, Emerging Technologies and Regional Security.-Author Index -- Subject Index.
Physical Description:
VIII, 382p. digital.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9565-7
Publication Date:
2010.
Title:
Energy Performance of Buildings : Energy Efficiency and Built Environment in Temperate Climates / edited by Sofia-Natalia Boemi, Olatz Irulegi, Mattheos Santamouris.
Author:
Boemi, Sofia-Natalia, editor.
Irulegi, Olatz, editor.
Santamouris, Mattheos, editor.
General Notes:
Examines the characteristics, challenges and energy potential of buildings in temperate climates Provides sorely needed benchmarks for relative energy performance levels of buildings, as judged against current regulations, best case scenarios and emerging trends Explains design techniques and technologies to achieve required energy efficiency, comfort and occupant health performance levels, with theory supported by real examples Addresses such key topics as how the building performance may vary with climate change, increasing resiliency to heat waves and transitioning toward Net Zero Buildings Emphasizes the differences between new construction and retrofitting Energy Performance of Buildings addresses the imperative need to recognize the impacts of built environments on the world. It analyzes the trends and technologies of green and energy efficient building, identifying strategies for implementing energy savings and enabling the use of renewable resources in residential, commercial, healthcare and educational building sectors. The authors focus on best practices in temperate climates, providing in-depth coverage of urban heat islands, climate change and fuel poverty mitigation through architectural optimization, leveraging renewable energy sources and utilization of cutting-edge cooling materials. Pragmatic emphasis is placed on improving the energy performance of existing building stock to meet objectives of climate and energy conservation strategies. Engineers, architects, designers, students, policy makers and efficiency professionals will all gain valuable insights and ideas from this practical guide to greening the built environment.
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing :
Publication Place:
Cham :
ISBN:
9783319793191 (paperback)
Subject:
Building.
Buildings -- Design and construction.
Construction.
Engineering, Architectural.
Renewable energy resources.
Structural materials.
Physical Description:
ix, 543 pages 280 illustrations, 220 illustrations in color
Publication Date:
2016.
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Title:
Energy Performance of Buildings Energy Efficiency and Built Environment in Temperate Climates / edited by Sofia-Natalia Boemi, Olatz Irulegi, Mattheos Santamouris.
Author:
Boemi, Sofia-Natalia. editor.
Irulegi, Olatz. editor.
Santamouris, Mattheos. editor.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Climatic change in the built environment in temperate climates -- The role of buildings in the energy systems -- Challenges and priorities for a sustainable built environment in Southern Europe - The impact of energy efficiency measures and renewable energies on employment -- Indicators for buildings performance assessment -- Life Cycle vs Carbon Footprint Analysis for construction materials -- Economic experiments used for the evaluation of buildings users behavior -- Technologies and socio-economic strategies to nZEB in the building stock of the Mediterranean area -- Households: Trends and perspectives -- Office buildings – Commercial buildings: Trends and perspectives -- Hotel industry: Current situation and its steps beyond sustainability -- Schools: Trends and perspectives -- New Challenges at covering buildings thermal loads -- Micro-CHP -- Thermal Energy Storage -- Solar Thermal -- Solar Energy (PV) for Building Supply -- Thermal Insulation -- Cool materials -- Shading & Daylight Systems -- Electric lighting -- Tools and strategies for microclimatic analysis of the built environment -- On microclimatic improvement and its influence on architectural design -- Modelling and bioclimatic interventions in outdoor places.
Examines the characteristics, challenges and energy potential of buildings in temperate climates Provides sorely needed benchmarks for relative energy performance levels of buildings, as judged against current regulations, best case scenarios and emerging trends Explains design techniques and technologies to achieve required energy efficiency, comfort and occupant health performance levels, with theory supported by real examples Addresses such key topics as how the building performance may vary with climate change, increasing resiliency to heat waves and transitioning toward Net Zero Buildings Emphasizes the differences between new construction and retrofitting Energy Performance of Buildings addresses the imperative need to recognize the impacts of built environments on the world. It analyzes the trends and technologies of green and energy efficient building, identifying strategies for implementing energy savings and enabling the use of renewable resources in residential, commercial, healthcare and educational building sectors. The authors focus on best practices in temperate climates, providing in-depth coverage of urban heat islands, climate change and fuel poverty mitigation through architectural optimization, leveraging renewable energy sources and utilization of cutting-edge cooling materials. Pragmatic emphasis is placed on improving the energy performance of existing building stock to meet objectives of climate and energy conservation strategies. Engineers, architects, designers, students, policy makers and efficiency professionals will all gain valuable insights and ideas from this practical guide to greening the built environment.
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Cham :
ISBN:
9783319208312
Subject:
Energy.
Renewable energy resources.
Buildings -- Design and construction.
Building.
Construction.
Engineering, Architectural.
Renewable energy sources.
Alternate energy sources.
Green energy industries.
Structural materials.
Energy.
Renewable and Green Energy.
Structural Materials.
Building Construction.
Edition:
1st ed. 2016.
Contents:
Climatic change in the built environment in temperate climates -- The role of buildings in the energy systems -- Challenges and priorities for a sustainable built environment in Southern Europe - The impact of energy efficiency measures and renewable energies on employment -- Indicators for buildings performance assessment -- Life Cycle vs Carbon Footprint Analysis for construction materials -- Economic experiments used for the evaluation of buildings users behavior -- Technologies and socio-economic strategies to nZEB in the building stock of the Mediterranean area -- Households: Trends and perspectives -- Office buildings – Commercial buildings: Trends and perspectives -- Hotel industry: Current situation and its steps beyond sustainability -- Schools: Trends and perspectives -- New Challenges at covering buildings thermal loads -- Micro-CHP -- Thermal Energy Storage -- Solar Thermal -- Solar Energy (PV) for Building Supply -- Thermal Insulation -- Cool materials -- Shading & Daylight Systems -- Electric lighting -- Tools and strategies for microclimatic analysis of the built environment -- On microclimatic improvement and its influence on architectural design -- Modelling and bioclimatic interventions in outdoor places.
Physical Description:
IX, 543 p. 280 illus., 220 illus. in color. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20831-2
Publication Date:
2016.
Title:
Energy Policies for Sustainable Development Strategies The Case of Nigeria / by Nnaemeka Vincent Emodi.
Frontiers in African Business Research,
Frontiers in African Business Research,
Author:
Emodi, Nnaemeka Vincent. author.
SpringerLink (Online service)
General Notes:
Chapter 1: Overview -- Chapter 2: The Energy Sector in Nigeria -- Chapter 3: Literature Review -- Chapter 4: Methodology, Data and Scenario Development -- Chapter 5: Results and Discussions -- Chapter 6: Conclusion and Policy Recommendation -- References.
In this book, a number of long-term energy scenarios are developed for Nigeria considering the impact of vital factors that may influence energy policies in the country’s future energy system. The energy scenarios were developed through the Long-Range Energy Alternatives Planning System (LEAP) model. The model identified the future energy demand and supply pattern using a least-cost combination of technology options while limiting the emission of greenhouse gases. The book presents four scenarios, and key parameters considered include GDP, households, population, urbanization and the growth rates of energy-intensive sectors. Further, it highlights the findings of the cost-benefit analysis, which reveal the costs of implementing selected policies and strategies in Nigeria, including those focusing on energy efficiency and fuel/technology switching. The book also discusses the application of the LEAP-OSeMOSYS Model in order to identify lowest-cost power plants for electricity generation. Some sustainable strategies that can ensure a low carbon development in Nigeria are also explored on the basis of successful country cases in relation to the Nigerian LEAP model. As such, the book will help policy makers devise energy and sustainable strategies to achieve low carbon development in Nigeria.
Publisher:
Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer,
Publication Place:
Singapore :
ISBN:
9789811009747
Subject:
Energy policy.
Energy and state.
Energy industries.
Sustainable development.
Public finance.
Natural resources.
Economics.
Natural Resource Economics.
Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
Energy Economics.
Sustainable development.
Public Economics.
Series:
Frontiers in African Business Research,
Frontiers in African Business Research,
Contents:
Chapter 1: Overview -- Chapter 2: The Energy Sector in Nigeria -- Chapter 3: Literature Review -- Chapter 4: Methodology, Data and Scenario Development -- Chapter 5: Results and Discussions -- Chapter 6: Conclusion and Policy Recommendation -- References.
Physical Description:
XVII, 265 p. 85 illus. online resource.
Electronic Location:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0974-7
Publication Date:
2016.
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