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Record Nr.

UNINA9910163008203321

Autore

Petit Vincent

Titolo

The energy transition : an overview of the true challenge of the 21st century / / by Vincent Petit

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2017

ISBN

3-319-50292-1

Edizione

[1st ed. 2017.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVII, 172 p. 143 illus. in color.)

Disciplina

333.79

338.926

Soggetti

Energy policy

Industries

Natural resources

International relations

Renewable energy resources

Energy Policy, Economics and Management

Natural Resource and Energy Economics

International Relations

Renewable and Green Energy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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. .