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Sustainability Performance Evaluation of Renewable Energy Sources: The Case of Brazil

Author : João Fernando Gomes de Oliveira
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331977607X
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Book Synopsis Sustainability Performance Evaluation of Renewable Energy Sources: The Case of Brazil by : João Fernando Gomes de Oliveira

Download or read book Sustainability Performance Evaluation of Renewable Energy Sources: The Case of Brazil written by João Fernando Gomes de Oliveira and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a unique analysis of the sustainability performance of various renewable energy sources, based on Brazilian case studies. The evaluation also covers the potential held by regions with diverse socioeconomic and environmental characteristics and how they affect the development of each source. Considering that energy is essential to sustaining and improving modern society, the answer to the current energy dilemma lies in the development of a system that comprises multiple renewable, reliable, and sustainable energy sources. Brazil, which has a predominantly renewable electricity grid, has the privilege of being home to a range of different sustainable sources, although most of its electricity comes from hydroelectric power plants. With that in mind, this book has the primary objective of developing a performance evaluation system for important renewable sources in Brazil (solar, wind, and hydro), taking into account different scenarios and investor profiles. The analysis is based on the study of sustainability indicators related to the technical, economic, social and environmental aspects of the evaluated energy systems. As the availability of renewable sources is very location-specific, the scope of this book covers two Brazilian States with distinct characteristics. It makes it possible to determine which renewable energy source is most adequate from a sustainability perspective, and in light of the analyzed scope and investor profile.

Evaluating the Case for Renewable Energy

Author : Jerry Taylor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 20 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evaluating the Case for Renewable Energy written by Jerry Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Evaluation of Energy Policy Instruments for the Adoption of Renewable Energy

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Evaluation of Energy Policy Instruments for the Adoption of Renewable Energy written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wide use of renewable energy technologies for generating electricity can be seen as one way of meeting environmental and climate change challenges along with a progression to a low-carbon economy. A large number of policy instruments have been formed and employed to support the adoption of renewable energy technologies in the power generation sector. However, the success of these policies in achieving their goals relies on how effective they are in satisfying their targets and thus increasing renewable energy adoption. One measurement for effectiveness of policy instruments can be their contribution to the input of the process of renewable energy adoption and their effect on satisfying regional goal. The objective of this research is evaluate the effectiveness of energy policy instruments on increasing the adoption of renewable energy by developing a comprehensive evaluation model. Criteria used in this assessment depend on five perspectives that are perceived by decision makers as important for adoption process. The decision model linked the perspectives to policy targets and various energy policy instruments. These perspectives are: economic, social, political, environmental and technical. The research implemented the hierarchical decision model (HDM) to construct a generalized policy assessment framework. Data for wind energy adoption in the Pacific Northwest region were collected as a case study and application for the model. Experts' qualitative judgments were collected and quantified using the pair-wise comparison method and the final rankings and effectiveness of policy alternatives with respect to the mission were identified. Results of this research identified economic feasibility improvement of renewable energy projects as the most influential perspective and that renewable portfolio standards and tax credits are the two most effective criteria to accomplish that. The research also applied sensitivity analysis and scenario analysis to identify the effect of regional perspectives future priority changes on determining the most effective policy for this perspective. Results showed that renewable portfolio standards and tax credits were found to be the two most effective policies among the alternatives assessed. The research model and outcome can serve as policy check tool in policy making for renewable energy development in any region. Based on the overall research findings, policymakers can apply specific policy instruments to support adoption efforts for any given scenario and regional emphasis.

A Manual for the Economic Evaluation of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies

Author : Walter Short
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781410221056
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (21 download)

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Book Synopsis A Manual for the Economic Evaluation of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies by : Walter Short

Download or read book A Manual for the Economic Evaluation of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies written by Walter Short and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Manual for the Economic Evaluation of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies provides guidance on economic evaluation approaches, metrics, and levels of detail required, while offering a consistent basis on which analysts can perform analyses using standard assumptions and bases. It not only provides information on the primary economic measures used in economic analyses and the fundamentals of finance but also provides guidance focused on the special considerations required in the economic evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy systems.

Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation

Author : Ottmar Edenhofer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781107607101
Total Pages : 1088 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (71 download)

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Book Synopsis Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation by : Ottmar Edenhofer

Download or read book Renewable Energy Sources and Climate Change Mitigation written by Ottmar Edenhofer and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 1088 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Special Report (IPCC-SRREN) assesses the potential role of renewable energy in the mitigation of climate change. It covers the six most important renewable energy sources - bioenergy, solar, geothermal, hydropower, ocean and wind energy - as well as their integration into present and future energy systems. It considers the environmental and social consequences associated with the deployment of these technologies, and presents strategies to overcome technical as well as non-technical obstacles to their application and diffusion. SRREN brings a broad spectrum of technology-specific experts together with scientists studying energy systems as a whole. Prepared following strict IPCC procedures, it presents an impartial assessment of the current state of knowledge: it is policy relevant but not policy prescriptive. SRREN is an invaluable assessment of the potential role of renewable energy for the mitigation of climate change for policymakers, the private sector, and academic researchers.

Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Decision Making for Sustainable Supply Chains

Author : Awasthi, Anjali
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522595724
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Decision Making for Sustainable Supply Chains by : Awasthi, Anjali

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Decision Making for Sustainable Supply Chains written by Awasthi, Anjali and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-09-27 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Businesses must create initiatives and adopt eco-friendly practices in order to adhere to the sustainability goals of a globalized world. Recycling, product service systems, and green manufacturing are just a few methods businesses use within a sustainable supply chain. However, these tools and techniques must also ensure business growth in order to remain relevant in an environmentally-conscious world. The Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Approaches to Decision Making for Sustainable Supply Chains provides interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable supply chain management through the optimization of system performance and development of new policies, design networks, and effective reverse logistics practices. Featuring research on topics such as industrial symbiosis, green collaboration, and clean transportation, this book is ideally designed for policymakers, business executives, warehouse managers, operations managers, suppliers, industry professionals, sustainability developers, decision makers, students, academicians, practitioners, and researchers seeking current research on reducing the environmental impacts of businesses via sustainable supply chain planning.

Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation

Author : Francis Vanek
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071640940
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (716 download)

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Book Synopsis Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation by : Francis Vanek

Download or read book Energy Systems Engineering: Evaluation and Implementation written by Francis Vanek and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-06-15 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Market: energy professionals including analysts, system engineers, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers Problems and worked-out equations use SI units

Financial Evaluation of Renewable Energy Technologies

Author : Tara Chandra Kandpal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781403909527
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book Financial Evaluation of Renewable Energy Technologies written by Tara Chandra Kandpal and published by . This book was released on 2003-02-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides inputs for introducing basic concepts in simple financial evaluation of renewable energy technologies. It also contains introductory chapters on engineering economics. Case studies are presented to facilitate practice and understanding

Social multi-criteria evaluation and renewable energy policies

Author : Daniela Russi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788469067260
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (672 download)

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Book Synopsis Social multi-criteria evaluation and renewable energy policies by : Daniela Russi

Download or read book Social multi-criteria evaluation and renewable energy policies written by Daniela Russi and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Sustainability Assessment of Renewables-Based Products

Author : Jo Dewulf
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111893394X
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (189 download)

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Book Synopsis Sustainability Assessment of Renewables-Based Products by : Jo Dewulf

Download or read book Sustainability Assessment of Renewables-Based Products written by Jo Dewulf and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-01-19 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade, renewables-based technology and sustainability assessment methods have grown tremendously. Renewable energy and products have a significant role in the market today, and the same time sustainability assessment methods have advanced, with a growing standardization of environmental sustainability metrics and consideration of social issues as part of the assessment. Sustainability Assessment of Renewables-Based Products: Methods and Case Studies is an extensive update and sequel to the 2006 title Renewables-Based Technology: Sustainability Assessment. It discusses the impressive evolution and role renewables have taken in our modern society, highlighting the importance of sustainability principles in the design phase of renewable-based technologies, and presenting a wide range of sustainability assessment methods suitable for renewables-based technologies, together with case studies to demonstrate their applications. This book is a valuable resource for academics, businesses and policy makers who are active in contributing to more sustainable production and consumption. For more information on the Wiley Series in Renewable Resources, visit www.wiley.com/go/rrs Topics covered include: The growing role of renewables in our society Sustainability in the design phase of products and processes Principles of sustainability assessment Land use analysis Water use analysis Material and energy flow analysis Exergy and cumulative exergy analysisCarbon and environmental footprint methods Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), social Life Cycle Assessment and Life Cycle Costing (LCC) Case studies: renewable energy, bio-based chemicals and bio-based materials.

Renewable Energy: Problems and Prospects in Coachella Valley, California

Author : James B. Pick
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319515268
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Book Synopsis Renewable Energy: Problems and Prospects in Coachella Valley, California by : James B. Pick

Download or read book Renewable Energy: Problems and Prospects in Coachella Valley, California written by James B. Pick and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book analyzes the problems and potential of renewable energy development for the Coachella Valley of California and provides a useful case study for renewable energy feasibility assessments for other areas. A conceptual model, Integrated Policy Assessment Theory for Renewable Energy, is given and justified for renewable energy development in the Valley. Further, Central Place Theory, well known in urban geography, is discussed and it is seen to be very relevant to the understanding the Coachella Valley’s city sizes and renewable energy markets, compared to the greater Los Angeles region. The book’s research methods include geospatial mapping and analysis and interviews leaders in small innovative firms, government agencies, and nonprofits. The many findings of the book include evaluation of how the Valley’s socioeconomic and transportation features influence renewable energy development, the scope of markets for solar and wind energy in the Valley, spatial confluences of renewable energy facilities with other features, and the future potential of ground-source heat pumps. Benchmark comparison of the Coachella Valley is done with two leading wind and solar regions elsewhere in the country, to assess the Valley’s evolution and opportunities in renewable energy. The book concludes by evaluating the prospects and problems for the growth of renewable entrepreneurship, manufacturing, assembly, and operations in Coachella Valley. This leads to policy recommendations grounded in the book’s research findings, which are intended for use by governments, businesses, and nonprofits. The hope is that many of the developmental experiences from the Coachella Valley will be helpful not only within the Valley but to other communities nationwide and worldwide.

Renewable Energy Resources

Author : John Twidell
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1135834849
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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Book Synopsis Renewable Energy Resources by : John Twidell

Download or read book Renewable Energy Resources written by John Twidell and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2006-01-16 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the years between the first and this second edition, renewable energy has come of age; it makes good sense, good government and good business. This book considers the unchanging principles of renewable energy technologies alongside modern application and case studies. In this second edition, the presentation of the fundamentals has been improved throughout, and chapters on economics and institutional factors have been added. Likewise, sections on environmental impact have been added to each technology chapter. Renewable Energy Resources supports multi-disciplinary.

The Power of Renewables

Author : Chinese Academy of Engineering
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309160006
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis The Power of Renewables by : Chinese Academy of Engineering

Download or read book The Power of Renewables written by Chinese Academy of Engineering and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-01-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States and China are the world's top two energy consumers and, as of 2010, the two largest economies. Consequently, they have a decisive role to play in the world's clean energy future. Both countries are also motivated by related goals, namely diversified energy portfolios, job creation, energy security, and pollution reduction, making renewable energy development an important strategy with wide-ranging implications. Given the size of their energy markets, any substantial progress the two countries make in advancing use of renewable energy will provide global benefits, in terms of enhanced technological understanding, reduced costs through expanded deployment, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to conventional generation from fossil fuels. Within this context, the U.S. National Academies, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), reviewed renewable energy development and deployment in the two countries, to highlight prospects for collaboration across the research to deployment chain and to suggest strategies which would promote more rapid and economical attainment of renewable energy goals. Main findings and concerning renewable resource assessments, technology development, environmental impacts, market infrastructure, among others, are presented. Specific recommendations have been limited to those judged to be most likely to accelerate the pace of deployment, increase cost-competitiveness, or shape the future market for renewable energy. The recommendations presented here are also pragmatic and achievable.

Life Cycle Assessment of Renewable Energy Sources

Author : Anoop Singh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1447153642
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (471 download)

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Download or read book Life Cycle Assessment of Renewable Energy Sources written by Anoop Singh and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-09-02 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governments are setting challenging targets to increase the production of energy and transport fuel from sustainable sources. The emphasis is increasingly on renewable sources including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass based biofuel, photovoltaics or energy recovery from waste. What are the environmental consequences of adopting these other sources? How do these various sources compare to each other? Life Cycle Assessment of Renewable Energy Sources tries to answer these questions based on the universally adopted method of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This book introduces the concept and importance of LCA in the framework of renewable energy sources and discusses the key issues in conducting their LCA. This is followed by an in-depth discussion of LCA for some of the most common bioenergy sources such as agricultural production systems for biogas and bioethanol, biogas from grass, biodiesel from palm oil, biodiesel from used cooking oil and animal fat, Jatropha biodiesel, lignocellulosic bioethanol, ethanol from cassava and sugarcane molasses, residential photovoltaic systems, wind energy, microalgal biodiesel, biohydrogen and biomethane. Through real examples, the versatility of LCA is well emphasized. Written by experts all over the globe, the book is a cornucopia of information on LCA of bioenergy systems and provides a platform for stimulation of new ideas and thoughts. The book is targeted at practitioners of LCA and will become a useful tool for researchers working on different aspects of bioenergy.

Developing a Business Case for Renewable Energy at Airports

Author : Stephen B. Barrett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Developing a Business Case for Renewable Energy at Airports written by Stephen B. Barrett and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is a guidebook to help airports understand renewable energy opportunities. The report includes instructions and tools to evaluate proposed renewable energy projects and their alternatives so that an informed decision that maximizes financial, self-sustainability, environmental, and social benefits can be reached. The report lays out what a business case is, why renewable energy is important, and what a business case for renewable energy looks like. It describes the importance of identifying the project objective and understanding how renewable energy might fit into an airport’s vision. A decision-making matrix is included that contains criteria used to evaluate a renewable energy project with a system for weighting each factor based on an airport’s particular objectives. The report presents a business case in the context of an airport’s typical master planning and capital improvement planning processes including engagement of key stakeholders. The report provides a model business case that evaluates a solar photovoltaic facility, a fossil fuel generator, and a fuel cell as options for providing on-site electricity generation to improve an airport’s energy stability and resiliency. It also includes examples of renewable energy business cases from both aviation and non-aviation organizations to highlight lessons learned. A sample request for proposals and a sample power purchase agreement are provided for project implementation. A CD-ROM (CRP-CD-177) provides supplemental information.

Handbook of Research on Energy-Saving Technologies for Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Development

Author : Kharchenko, Valeriy
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522594213
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (225 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on Energy-Saving Technologies for Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Development written by Kharchenko, Valeriy and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-07-05 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World population growth and the related increase in the demand for food and other goods has intensified agricultural production throughout the world. Some of today's technologies are characterized by relatively low productivity and high consumption of energy resources. The Handbook of Research on Energy-Saving Technologies for Environmentally-Friendly Agricultural Development is a comprehensive research publication that provides insight into new technologies that create efficient and environmentally-friendly energy potential sufficient for the organization of industrial and social-economic activity in rural areas. Highlighting a variety of topics such as economic development, renewable energy, and climate change, this book is ideal for agricultural business executives, engineers, scientists, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, academicians, researchers, students, and those working in the agro-industrial and housing and communal services sectors.

A Multiple Perspective Modeling and Simulation Approach for Renewable Energy Policy Evaluation

Author : Talal Alyamani
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)

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Book Synopsis A Multiple Perspective Modeling and Simulation Approach for Renewable Energy Policy Evaluation by : Talal Alyamani

Download or read book A Multiple Perspective Modeling and Simulation Approach for Renewable Energy Policy Evaluation written by Talal Alyamani and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental issues and reliance on fossil fuel sources, including coal, oil, and natural gas, are the two most common energy issues that are currently faced by the United States (U.S.). Incorporation of renewable energy sources, a non-economical option in electricity generation compared to conventional sources that burn fossil fuels, single-handedly promises a viable solution for both of these issues. Several energy policies have concordantly been suggested to reduce the financial burden of adopting renewable energy technologies and make such technologies competitive with conventional sources throughout the U.S. This study presents a modeling and analysis approach for comprehensive evaluation of renewable energy policies with respect to their benefits to various related stakeholders--customers, utilities, governmental and environmental agencies--where the debilitating impacts, advantages, and disadvantages of such policies can be assessed and quantified at the state level. In this work, a novel simulation framework is presented to help policymakers promptly assess and evaluate policies from different perspectives of its stakeholders. The proposed framework is composed of four modules: 1) a database that collates the economic, operational, and environmental data; 2) elucidation of policy, which devises the policy for the simulation model; 3) a preliminary analysis, which makes predictions for consumption, supply, and prices; and 4) a simulation model. After the validity of the proposed framework is demonstrated, a series of planned Florida and Texas renewable energy policies are implemented into the presented framework as case studies. Two solar and one energy efficiency programs are selected as part of the Florida case study. A utility rebate and federal tax credit programs are selected as part of the Texas case study. The results obtained from the simulation and conclusions drawn on the assessment of current energy policies are presented with respect to the conflicting objectives of different stakeholders.