Low-carbon energy in Africa and Latin America : renewable technologies, natural gas and nuclear energy / Ricardo Guerrero-Lemus, Les E. Shephard.
Guerrero-Lemus, Ricardo, author.; Shephard, Les E., author.
2017
TJ807.9.A35
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Title Low-carbon energy in Africa and Latin America : renewable technologies, natural gas and nuclear energy / Ricardo Guerrero-Lemus, Les E. Shephard.
Author Guerrero-Lemus, Ricardo, author.
ISBN 9783319523118 (electronic book)
3319523112 (electronic book)
9783319523095
3319523090
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52311-8
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xxvi, 369 pages) : illustrations.
Other Standard Identifiers 10.1007/978-3-319-52311-8 doi
Call Number TJ807.9.A35
Dewey Decimal Classification 621.042
Summary This book offers a comprehensive overview of energy sectors in emerging African and Latin American nations, providing a one-stop source of information and analysis of energy sectors that differ radically from those of developed countries. It focuses on how indigenous energy sources can be used within a systems framework to enhance each nation's economic prosperity, secure their energy future and reduce global carbon emissions. It begins by examining the current energy trends in Africa and Latin America, and the constraints that current practices place on meeting future energy needs. Further chapters present a deeper analyses of each technology adapted to these regions and a description of 94 selected case examples recently published in the scientific literature (2014-2016) and covering almost all countries to highlight energy experiences that could serve as engines for developing low-carbon energy technologies across the two regions. These issues are elucidated by a large number of illustrations and tables to offer valuable insights into the topics and technologies discussed. The book enables students, researchers and professionals in energy to better understand the energy context in Africa and Latin America, and helps define strategies for supporting these regions in introducing low-carbon energy technologies that supplement indigenous sources in a manner that enhances long-term economic prosperity. It is also intended for consulting companies and government agencies involved in the energy sector, as well as environmental science and energy management students. .
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references.
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Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed March 21, 2017).
Added Author Shephard, Les E., author.
Series Lecture notes in energy ; v. 38.
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Preface; African Countries; Latin American Countries; Contents; Acronyms; List of Case Examples; 1 Executive Summary; Abstract; 2 General Description; Abstract; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Carbon Emissions and Climate Change; 2.3 Low Carbon Development Concept; 2.4 Main Country Indicators; 2.5 Carbon Capture and Storage Systems; 2.5.1 Overview; 2.5.2 State of the Art; 2.5.3 Costs; 2.5.4 Carbon Emissions from CCS Based Power Plants; 2.6 Conclusions and Future Perspectives; References; 3 Current Energy Context in Africa and Latin America; Abstract; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Key Energy Indicators

3.3 Energy Infrastructure3.3.1 Renewable Energy Supply; 3.3.2 Fossil Fuel Pipelines; 3.3.3 Power Grid; 3.4 Energy Regulations and Jobs; 3.4.1 National Targets and Incentives; 3.4.2 Investment Climate and Jobs in Clean Energies; 3.4.3 Energy Subsidies; 3.5 Energy Security and Trading; 3.6 Energy Efficiency; 3.7 National and Regional Energy Plans; 3.8 Conclusions and Future Perspectives; References; 4 Power Grids; Abstract; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Technology State of the Art; 4.2.1 Power Transmission Grids; 4.2.2 Power Distribution Grids; 4.2.3 Integration of Non-dispatchable Renewable Generation

4.2.4 Rural Electrification4.2.5 Smart Grids; 4.2.6 Storage Systems; 4.2.7 Distributed Generation; 4.2.8 Lighting; 4.2.9 Net Metering and Interconnections; 4.3 Regional and National Perspectives on Technology; 4.3.1 Electricity Output and Power Mix; 4.3.2 Electricity Price; 4.3.3 Electricity Trade; 4.3.4 Electrification Ratios; 4.3.5 Electricity Distribution Losses; 4.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives; References; 5 Biomass for Heating and Power Production; Abstract; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Technology State of the Art; 5.2.1 Energy Crops; 5.2.2 Cook-stoves

5.2.3 Technologies for Producing Electricity5.2.4 Costs; 5.2.5 CO2 Emissions; 5.3 Regional and National Perspectives on Technology; 5.3.1 Biomass and Health; 5.3.2 Forest and Arable Land; 5.3.3 Electricity from Biomass; 5.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives; References; 6 Photovoltaics; Abstract; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Technology State of the Art; 6.2.1 Wafer-Based Solar Technology; 6.2.2 Thin Film Solar Technology; 6.2.3 Third Generation Solar Cells; 6.2.4 Efficiencies and Required Areas; 6.2.5 Inverters; 6.2.6 Costs; 6.2.7 Pico-Solar Products

6.3 Regional and National Perspectives on Technology6.3.1 Evolution on Electricity Produced from PV; 6.3.2 Electricity Share from PV; 6.4 Conclusions and Future Perspectives; References; 7 Solar Thermal Energy for Heating, Cooling and Power; Abstract; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Technology State of the Art; 7.2.1 Solar Thermal Fundamentals; 7.2.2 Cooling and Air Conditioning; 7.2.3 Solar Thermal Collectors; 7.2.4 CSP Technology; 7.2.5 Thermal Storage; 7.2.6 Solar Cookers; 7.2.7 Other Solar Thermal Applications; 7.2.8 Thermal Insulation; 7.2.9 Costs

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