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Title
The energy transition : an overview of the true challenge of the 21st century / Vincent Petit.
ISBN
9783319502922 (electronic book)
3319502921 (electronic book)
9783319502915
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2017]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-50292-2 doi
Call Number
HD9502.A2
Dewey Decimal Classification
333.791/5
Summary
Against the backdrop of rapid advances in the energy sector, this book provides a concise overview of the complex challenges in the energy paradigm today, which revolve around the seemingly unsolvable energy equation. The author, an experienced energy professional, combines the various aspects of the energy transition into a single perspective. While highlighting a number of salient problems, he also explores grounds for optimism that these challenges can and will be met. After establishing the historical context, the book presents an analysis of today?s energy industry, different energy sources, countries and determinants of energy demand, supplementing all sections with a wealth of global and local data. It subsequently proposes measures to solve the energy equation and a roadmap for a sustainable future, based on more efficient energy use, cleaner energy production and advanced technologies. .
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Digital File Characteristics
text file PDF
Source of Description
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 9, 2017).
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9783319502915
1 Introduction
2 Historical Determinismus Shaping Tomorrow's World
3 The Energy Inudustry: Running at Full Speed
4 Coal: The Energy of New Economies
5 Natural Gas: Star Product of the 21st Century
6 The Spectaculare Growth of Electricity Production
7 Massive Needs for Investments in New Capacities
8 The New Energy Paradigm and Balance of Power
9 The Path Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow
10 Towards 2100.
