Download or read book The Role of the Electric Vehicle in the Energy Transition written by Angel Arcos-Vargas and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-23 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the part that electric vehicles can play in reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Further, it explains the impact of public support, technological advances, lower costs and better battery performance in making electric vehicles a viable alternative. The book begins by analyzing the international context of electric vehicles and how they are being developed in different countries, and by offering a forecast of the electricity demand they may create. It then discusses technological innovations in electric vehicle recharging systems. The book is concerned not only with the economic potential of electric vehicles, but also with environmental aspects; consequently, it examines the raw materials supply chain and performs a lifecycle assessment. The book concludes with a chapter on alternative energies in transport, which may also help to facilitate the energy transition. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, policymakers and industry professionals interested in the energy transition and transport.
Download or read book Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage Systems SMES for Distributed Supply Networks written by Enrique-Luis Molina-Ibáñez and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-07-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the potential of magnetic superconductors in storage systems, specifically focusing on superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) systems and using the Spanish electricity system, controlled by Red Eléctrica de España (REE), as an example. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic costs associated with the manufacture and maintenance of SMES systems, as well as a regulatory analysis for their implementation in the complex Spanish electrical system. The analysis also compares this system with the regulations of other countries, providing a comprehensive case study. The book examines the possible economic and environmental benefits of using magnetic superconductors in electrical systems and provides a technical study of the use of these systems in hybrid storage systems that complement each other to optimize network performance. The study is conducted from the perspective of new distribution networks, distributed generation, and the concepts of the smart city. The book also explores potential applications and developments, such as electric vehicles. Overall, this book offers an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the potential of magnetic superconductors in storage systems. It will be an invaluable resource for researchers, engineers, and policymakers interested in the future of energy storage systems
Download or read book Making Renewable Electricity Policy in Spain written by John S. Duffield and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the politics of renewable electricity policy in democratic Spain. It provides the first comprehensive political analysis of how and why successive Spanish governments have increased or reduced support for renewable power, especially wind and solar. In particular, it identifies the key influences that have been brought to bear on decision making by the core executive as it has sought to determine the appropriate role of renewable sources in the country’s electricity mix. Following the introduction, four chapters chart the dramatic rise, fall, and, most recently, renewed rise in support for utility-scale renewable power, from the early 1980s to the present. Another chapter details the decade-long political struggle over the regulation of small-scale distributed renewable electricity generation. The penultimate chapter explores the future prospects for renewable power in Spain, and the final chapter offers an overarching explanation of the patterns of policy outcomes observed.
Download or read book Energy Transitions in Latin America written by Lira Luz Benites Lazaro and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively analyzes the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning to sustainable energy systems in Latin America. Recognizing that energy transition goes beyond mere changes in energy systems, it is also essential to address the imperative of ensuring a just transition and equitable benefits for all, particularly for vulnerable populations. This recognition emphasizes prioritizing social equity and inclusivity throughout the energy transition process. By adopting a critical perspective grounded in multidisciplinary approaches from the social sciences, the book delves into the complex energy transition issues, exploring the broader social, economic, and political dimensions involved. The book is divided into four parts. Part I highlights the changing energy mix in Latin America and the geopolitical implications of the increasing reliance on renewable sources. Part II examines the dilemmas faced by countries that rely on oil and gas revenues and the obstacles they face in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. Part III analyzes the production, technology, and costs as limits and opportunities for energy transition and adoption of renewable energies. Finally, part IV explores energy access and the democratization of energy generation in Latin America, including efforts to address energy poverty, the growth of distributed energy, and prosumers. Energy Transitions in Latin America: The Tough Route to Sustainable Development is a valuable resource that will benefit researchers in energy studies and policymakers alike. It serves as a comprehensive guide for those seeking to navigate the complexities of energy transitions. It is an essential source for fostering informed decision-making and driving sustainable development in the region.
Download or read book Urbanismo Regenerativo written by Landlab and published by Actar D, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are living in a critical moment, a reality marked by environmental and socio-economic limits that requires innovative and realistic forms of action and planning. This is what regenerative urbanism proposes, a new approach based on utopian pragmatism that seeks to restore balance to the urban territory by designing systems that allow it to adapt and transform. It is a methodology that defines models that do not consume available resources, but rather generate new ones that ensure compatibility between economic and social prosperity and nature. Santander, Hábitat Futuro (Santander, Future Habitat) is the city model created from this methodology, a proposal for the transformation of this city for the year 2055. It is an open model based on innovation and citizen participation that prepares and adapts the territory for the different scenarios to come. Santander, Habitat Futuro is a guide that directs the commitment of the different social, economic and political agents towards a common goal: to achieve a circular, sustainable, resilient, vertebrate, prosperous, vital and inclusive city. A model that, due to its innovative nature, can serve as an example to other intermediate cities around the world.
Download or read book Handbook of Energy Governance in Europe written by Michèle Knodt and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-09-21 with total page 1333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Handbook provides the most comprehensive account of energy governance in Europe, examining both energy governance at the European level and the development of energy policy in 30 European countries. Authored by leading scholars, the first part of the book offers a broad overview of the topics of energy research, including theories of energy transitions, strategies and norms of energy policy, governance instruments in the field, and challenges of energy governance. In the second part, it examines the internal and external dimensions of energy governance in the European Union. The third part presents in-depth country studies, which investigate national trajectories of energy policy, including an analysis of the policy instruments and coordination mechanisms for energy transitions. It closes with a comparative analysis of national energy governance. This book is a definitive resource for scholars in energy and climate research as well as decision makers in national governments and EU institutions.
Download or read book Just One Planet written by Douglas Mark Smith and published by Soluciones Practicas. This book was released on 2006 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on analysis of the evidence for climate change and the vulnerability of poor people, develops a framework for action and examines the link between consumer and political choices in the North, and impacts in the South on the most vulnerable people on the planet.
Download or read book La transici n energ tica en el transporte written by Francisco José Hurtado Mayén and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descripción del libro "La Transición Energética en el Transporte: Hacia la Movilidad Sostenible" Autor: Francisco José Hurtado Mayén Descripción del Producto: Descubre cómo podemos transformar nuestro sistema de transporte hacia uno más sostenible y equitativo con el libro "La Transición Energética en el Transporte: Hacia la Movilidad Sostenible" de Francisco José Hurtado Mayén. Este exhaustivo y detallado análisis abarca desde la historia y evolución de los vehículos eléctricos hasta las innovaciones en el transporte público y la movilidad compartida. Contenido Destacado: Impacto Ambiental del Transporte: Analiza cómo el transporte contribuye al cambio climático y a la contaminación del aire, y la necesidad urgente de una transición hacia alternativas más limpias. Vehículos Eléctricos: Profundiza en la revolución de los vehículos eléctricos, sus avances tecnológicos, desafíos y futuro prometedor. Transporte Público y Movilidad Compartida: Explora cómo estas soluciones pueden reducir la dependencia de los automóviles privados y mejorar la sostenibilidad urbana. Políticas Públicas: Examina el papel crucial de las políticas gubernamentales en la promoción de tecnologías sostenibles, incluyendo incentivos económicos, regulaciones y colaboraciones público-privadas. Estudios de Caso: Presenta ejemplos de éxito de diferentes partes del mundo, mostrando cómo las ciudades y países están liderando el camino hacia la movilidad sostenible. Desafíos y Oportunidades: Identifica las barreras en la transición hacia un transporte sostenible y las oportunidades para superarlas. Por qué leer este libro: Este libro es una guía esencial para entender los retos y las soluciones en la transición hacia un transporte más limpio y eficiente. Es ideal para profesionales del sector, responsables políticos, estudiantes y cualquier persona interesada en el futuro del transporte y la sostenibilidad. Conclusión: Con un enfoque integrador y práctico, "La Transición Energética en el Transporte: Hacia la Movilidad Sostenible" no solo identifica los problemas actuales, sino que también propone estrategias y soluciones para construir un futuro de movilidad más limpio, equitativo y sostenible. Únete al movimiento hacia la movilidad sostenible con este libro imprescindible. Sobre el autor: Francisco José Hurtado Mayén, apasionado defensor de la movilidad eléctrica y las energías renovables, ha dedicado su vida profesional a promover un futuro más sostenible para las generaciones venideras. Con más de 20 años de experiencia en el sector industrial, Hurtado Mayén combina su formación en ingeniería informática y administración y dirección de empresas para impulsar innovaciones tecnológicas y ecológicas. "La tierra no es una herencia de nuestros padres, sino un préstamo de nuestros hijos", es una frase que guía su visión y compromiso. Su preocupación por el medio ambiente y su afán por la superación continua lo convierten en un firme creyente en una transición energética suave mediante pequeños cambios a través de la política, la formación y la educación. A través de su trabajo y dedicación, inspira a otros a unirse en la lucha por un mundo más sostenible, demostrando que cada pequeño esfuerzo puede tener un gran impacto.
Download or read book Innovation and Disruption at the Grid s Edge written by Fereidoon Sioshansi and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovation and Disruption at the Grid's Edge examines the viable developments in peer-to-peer transactions enabled by open platforms on the grid's edge. With consumers and prosumers using more electronic platforms to trade surplus electricity from rooftop solar panels, share a storage battery, or use smart gadgets that manage load and self-generation, the grid's edge is becoming crowded. The book examines the growing number of consumers engaging in self-generation and storage, and analyzes the underlying causes and drivers of change, as well as the implications of how the utility sector—particularly the distribution network—should/could be regulated. The book also explores how tariffs are set and revenues are collected to cover both fixed and variable costs in a sustainable way. This reference is useful for anyone interested in the areas of energy generation and regulation, especially stakeholders engaged in the generation, transmission, and distribution of power. - Examines the new players that will disrupt the energy grid markets - Offers unique coverage of an emerging and unpublished topic - Helps the reader understand up-to-date energy regulations and pricing innovations
Download or read book EU Islands and the Clean Energy Transition written by Gabriel Winter-Althaus and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-01-25 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the challenges and barriers of island energy systems in the European Union. It reviews the research projects carried out to date, and proposes a new feasible scheme that could be advantageous to many isolated energy systems. The book contains a thorough literature review, to ensure the originality of its ideas. It provides a clear insight of the opportunities and difficulties facing EU island energy systems.
Download or read book Advances in Design Engineering written by Francisco Cavas-Martínez and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-03-09 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers the papers presented at the XXIX International Congress INGEGRAF “The digital transformation in graphic engineering,” which was held in Logroño, Spain on June 20–21, 2019. It reports on cutting-edge topics in product design and manufacturing, such as industrial methods for integrated product and process design; innovative design; and computer-aided design. Further topics covered include virtual simulation and reverse engineering; additive manufacturing; product manufacturing; engineering methods in medicine and education; representation techniques; and design and modeling for nautical, engineering and construction, aeronautics and aerospace contexts. The book is divided into six main sections, reflecting the focus and primary themes of the conference. The contributions presented here will not only provide researchers, engineers and experts in a range of industrial engineering subfields with extensive information to support them in their daily work, but will also stimulate new research directions, advanced applications of the methods discussed, and future interdisciplinary collaborations.
Download or read book Bionics and Sustainable Design written by Felipe Luis Palombini and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes both theoretical conceptualization and practical applications in the fields of product design, architecture, engineering, and materials. The book aimed to inspire scholars and professionals to look at nature as a source of inspiration for developing new project solutions. Moreover, being one of the literature’s first direct associations of bionics with sustainability, the book can be used as a reference for those who seek to know more about the theory of bioinspired applications, as well as new technologies, methods, materials, and processes.
Download or read book Los grandes problemas de M xico Pol ticas p blicas T XIII written by José Luis Méndez and published by El Colegio de Mexico AC. This book was released on 2010 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A setenta años de su fundación, El Colegio de México publica esta serie de dieciséis volúmenes, titulada Los grandes problemas de México, en la que se analizan los mayores retos de la realidad mexicana contemporánea, con el fin de definir los desafíos que enfrentamos en el siglo XXI y proponer algunas posibles respuestas y estrategias para resolver nuestros problemas como nación. Serie: Los grandes problemas de México. Vol. XIII Políticas públicas, está dividido en cuatro partes, que abordan desde diversos ángulos la naturaleza y capacidad del Estado mexicano para formular e implementar las políticas públicas. La primera trata aspectos del marco institucional de las políticas públicas, como las relaciones entre el Ejecutivo y el Legislativo, la evolución del tamaño y naturaleza del Estado, la planeación y la evaluación. La segunda se enfoca en las políticas de modernización y el estado general de la administración pública federal centralizada. La tercera incluye capítulos sobre algunas organizaciones y políticas en ámbitos nacionales distintos a la burocracia central, esto es, la administración pública federal descentralizada y la sociedad civil. La cuarta y última se refiere al estado de la relación entre las esferas federal, estatal y local y su impacto en las políticas públicas.
Download or read book MODELOS DE POLIGENERACI N ENERG TICA DISTRIBUIDA EN REAS RESIDENCIALES written by Luis Alberto Sánchez Díez and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-05-21 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: En el presente libro se plantean modelos para evaluar el potencial de energía en las ciudades para su autoabastecimiento, así como se aplican a las principales ciudades Españolas, opteniendo el potencial de crecimiento y ahorra residencial.
Download or read book La transici n energ tica written by Nicolás Gadano and published by Editorial Biblos. This book was released on 2023-07-26 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: En un mundo volátil y desafiante, la transición global hacia un sistema energético que minimice las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero constituye una de las principales herramientas para acotar el calentamiento global −cuyo avance constituye un serio riesgo a los ecosistemas, a la vida humana y a las actividades económicas que le dan sustento−. En ese marco, Argentina debe definir una estrategia propia de transición energética consistente con los objetivos globales, pero acorde a la dotación de recursos, necesidades y prioridades del país; una estrategia que se traduzca en una adecuada planificación de las necesidades y posibilidades de abastecimiento energético del país en equilibrio con el cuidado del medio ambiente. Sin embargo, no existe aún una visión consistente sobre cómo Argentina debe enfrentar este desafío y día a día surgen preguntas nuevas: ¿Qué hacer con la producción no convencional de Vaca Muerta? ¿Debe promocionarse la exploración off shore? ¿Qué hacer con los biocombustibles y los vehículos con motor a combustión interna? ¿Tenemos que construir infraestructura para exportar gas natural masivamente al mundo? ¿Hay que acelerar la electrificación de nuestro consumo energético? Son algunos de los interrogantes que no tienen una respuesta única. A partir de entrevistas, este trabajo refleja la visión que tienen algunos referentes del sistema energético local −empresarios, académicos, consultores, miembros de ONG, funcionarios y ex funcionarios del área, dirigentes políticos− sobre la transición energética global y las oportunidades y amenazas que abre para la Argentina. En un conjunto de coincidencias y matices, se identifican diez puntos centrales que, sin duda, formarán parte de la discusión pública en torno a nuestra estrategia de transición.
Download or read book Low Carbon Development for Mexico written by Todd M. Johnson and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2009-12-14 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To reduce the risk of climate change impacts it is necessary for the world to lower the carbon intensity of economic development. 'Low-Carbon Development for Mexico' estimates the net costs, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions, and investment that would be needed to achieve a low-carbon scenario in Mexico to the year 2030. Among the key findings of the study are the following: Energy efficiency. Improving energy end-use efficiency in the industrial, residential, and public sectors is the least-cost option for reducing carbon emissions and can be achieved by accelerating current Mexican programs and policies. Supply efficiency and renewable energy. Mexico can lower the carbon intensity of the economy by improving the efficiency of energy supply in the electric power and petroleum industries, and by expanding the adoption of renewable energy technologies such as wind, biomass, small hydro, and geothermal. Public transport and vehicle fleet efficiency. Transport is the largest and fastest growing contributor of GHG emissions in Mexico, the majority of which comes from road transport. The greatest potential for reducing transport emissions lies with improving the quality and efficiency of urban transport, including more efficient vehicles and the design and organization of cities and public transport systems. Forestry significant potential with large co-benefits. Measures to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD), along with afforestation and commercial plantations, are among the largest GHG mitigation options in Mexico, and could provide numerous social and environmental benefits in rural areas. By undertaking a limited number of low-carbon interventions that are technologically and financially viable today, Mexico could hold carbon emissions relatively constant over the coming two decades while maintaining a vigorous rate of economic and social development. The costs of such a program would be relatively modest, but would require a range of regulatory and institutional changes to achieve, especially in the energy and transport sectors.
