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Introduction: the next great experiment -- Energy and society: energetic foundations of sociology -- Contermporary social theories of energy transitions -- Wind, solar, and biomass in sociotechnical transition -- Renewable energy from below the ground -- Political regulation and new forms of environmental governance -- Energies in conflict: new restraints and old obstacles -- Integrating renewalable energies into existing electricity systems -- Conclusion: nonknowledge and exnovation as progress

Renewable sources of energy play a marginal role in Russia. This will change little in the coming years. Moscow is putting its betting merely on the development of large hydroelectric power stations - but even more so on new nuclear and coal power plants. In addition, selected plants that run on other 'non-traditional' renewable energies are to be connected to the national grid. The equipping of independent plants so that they may use renewable energy sources that could replace or at least supplement the electricity generated by diesel generators or coal power plants remains subject to the initiative of local and regional authorities. The same goes for the joint production of electricity and heat in small installations where renewable energy sources can also be used. Adapted from the source document.

"With the growth in renewable energy (RE) generation installed capacity, many countries such as the UK are relying on higher levels of RE generation to meet targets for reduced greenhouse gas emissions. In the face of this, the integration issue is now of increasing concern, in particular to system operators. This updated text describes the individual renewable technologies and their power generation characteristics alongside an expanded introduction to power systems and the challenges posed by high levels of penetrations from such technologies. Features of this edition: Covers power conditioning, the characteristics of RE generators, with emphasis on their time varying nature, and the use of power electronics in interfacing RE sources to grids. Outlines up to date RE integration issues such as power flow in networks supplied from a combination of conventional and renewable energy sources. Update on the economics of power generation and the role of markets in delivering investment in sustainable solutions by specialist contributors. nsiders the challenge of maintaining power balance in a system with increasing RE input, including recent moves toward power system frequency support from RE sources. Offers an insightful perspective on the shape of future power systems including offshore networks and demand side management. Worked examples enhance this edition's suitability as a textbook for introductory courses in RE systems technology. Firmly established as an essential reference, Renewable Energy in Power Systems, Second Edition will prove a real asset to engineers and others involved in both the growing power and renewables sector. This text should also be of particular benefit to students of electrical power engineering and will appeal to non-specialists through the inclusion of background material covering the basics of electricity generation"--

Considers the downside of an energy security policy centered on ethanol in terms of whether this fuel is sustainable/renewable & reliable. Tables, Figures. Adapted from the source document.

This book highlights selected papers presented during the bi-annual World Renewable Energy Network's 2019 Med Green Forum. This international forum highlights the importance of growing renewable energy applications in two main sectors: Electricity Generation and Sustainable Building. The papers highlight the most current research and technological breakthroughs illustrating the viability of using renewable energy to satisfy energy needs. Coverage includes a broad range of renewable energy technologies and applications in all sectors – electricity production, heating and cooling, agricultural applications, water desalination, industrial applications, and transport. Presents leading-edge research in green building, sustainable architecture, and renewable energy; Covers a broad range of renewable energy technologies and applications in all sectors; Contains case studies and examples to enhance practical application of the technologies presented