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Perspectives on the Global Energy Challenge

The Global Energy Challenge, 2016

List of Figures/Boxes vii List of Acronyms ix Acknowledgements xii Introduction: The Global Energy Challenge The approach of this book The structure of this book 1 Perspectives on the Global Energy Challenge Perspectives on energy Political perspectives Economic perspectives Environmental perspectives Technological perspectives Conclusion 2 Evolution and Dynamics of the World Energy System The evolution of the energy mix: From rural societies to industrialisation The economics of energy markets Conclusion 3 The Political Economy of Energy Economic and political paradigms in international energy Three eras in the IPE of energy Global energy in the wake of economic crisis: A fourth era? Conclusion 4 Actors and Institutions Who governs energy, and how? Multilateral agreements and institutions Regional institutions in energy governance The role of corporations in governing global energy A changing landscape: Emerging actors and institutions Conclusion 5 Energy, Climate Change and the Environment Environmentalism, climate change and global energy politics Energy and climate governance Copyrighted material-9781137410078 Copyrighted material-9781137410078 vi Contents The current politics of climate change and energy: Debates and issues Conclusion Energy for Development Understanding development and developing states Energy poverty The resource curse Conclusion Energy Security Understanding energy security Current perspectives on energy security The governance of energy security Conclusion 8 Transit and Infrastructure Transit and infrastructure as a global energy challenge The security dimension of energy transit and infrastructure International energy infrastructure Conclusion 9 Technology and Innovation Innovation and technology The role of the state in energy innovation Energy innovation at the global level Energy innovation and technology in developing states Conclusion Conclusion: Synergies, Conflicts and Energy Futures Synergies and conflicts in addressing energy problems 'Energy independence' and its consequences Energy futures and scenarios References Index

Global Energy Perspectives to 2050 and beyond

Energy Exploration & Exploitation, 1996

Summarized here are the key findings on global energy-related issues presented in the joint WEC and IIASA Report Global Energy Perspectives to 2050 and Beyond. The Report is based on an evaluation of six scenarios. The world's energy use will rise in the coming decades because of population growth, economic and social development, and increasing demand for the services which energy provides. To meet the growing demand for energy services commercial energy provision will expand, with both a continuing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing non-fossil fuel supplies. These non-fossil fuel supplies will include a variety of renewable energy sources. Nuclear energy provision will also increase if challenges posed by public concerns with safety, costs and scale can be met. Electricity and other energy forms delivered through dedicated supply networks are likely to benefit from future developments, as part of a general emphasis on the delivery of energy services in convenient, flexible and clean forms. The pace of development in the various sectors of final energy use between OECD, transitional and developing economies will differ. Greater emphasis will be placed on residential and commercial needs in the first. In the latter the industry and transport sectors expand comparatively rapidly. There will be an increasing emphasis on efficiency improvements in conversion and end-uses of energy, and on satisfying consumer requirements. This shift requires changes in corporate focus and structure, and more rapid technology innovation and diffusion.

The global energy challenge: still fuel for progress?

International Journal of Energy Production and Management, 2015

This paper summarises the key challenges for the global energy sector to fulfil its essential role in the world with a forward perspective from 2014 to 2040. The paper draws on scenarios and other analyses developed by leading institutions and firms. The global availability of extractive energy resources is not likely constrain global progress on human development in the chosen time perspective, but the supplies of oil and gas can come under strain and produce price shocks from time to time resulting from events affecting the supply system. A more severe challenge arises from the impacts of energy-related emissions on the global climate. Actions are possible on the arenas of technology development, enterprise and political governance, which will significantly reduce such risks while fulfilling the energy sector's contribution to improve human conditions. Six such issues of technology development are highlighted, and two issues of political governance: appropriate pricing of energy and emissions, and development of energy efficient cities.

Global Energy: Need, Present Status, Future Trend and Key Issues

2016

Human beings, unlike other biological species, had always and still have the universal desire or instinct of improving quality of life. This inherent instinct has caused previously unimagined explosion of amenities of life, change in life style, improvement of standard of living and resulted sharp growth of global population and life expectancy. Better quality of life requires more works to be done to cook food, build housing, construct roads, and produce clothes and lighting and primarily to generate motive power to produce present day goods and services. Energy sources are needed to fulfill the ever-increasing human needs. Traditional sources of energy e.g. firewood and vegetable wastes, animal power, wind, sun and the traditional ways of using these sources could not match with the increased energy demand. Commercial energy sources: coal, oil and gas are presently playing the dominant role. But the reserves of these sources are finite. New and renewable energy sources like: hydro...

Global Energy in the 21st Century: Patterns, Projections and Problems

1995

This report aims to clarify the requirements of sustainable energy development. It begins by describing and contextualizing current patterns of global energy use, production, and resources. It then presents a global long-range Conventional Development Scenario for energy to the year 2050 assuming mid-range population and economic projections, gradual evolution of human and natural systems, and global convergence of technological, institutional, and cultural processes. The report identifies potential environmental, resource, and social stresses related to the conventional development path and explores the implications and limitations of such a path.

Perspectives of the World’s Energy System

Polytechnica, 2018

The evolution of the energy systems since 1850 is presented as well as the contribution of electricity since 1970. Biomass as the dominant source of energy in 1850 was replaced by coal. Afterwards, petroleum and natural gas became dominant but changes are slow and take many decades. In recent years, the contribution of renewables (particularly electricity from wind and photovoltaics) is growing faster than other sources of energy but their contribution is still relatively small. The geopolitical and environmental consequences of the heavy dependence on fossil fuels are discussed as well as the main solutions being implemented to face these problems: increase of the share of renewables and energy efficiency. It is shown that the measures taken so far fall short of meeting the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations Organization and that additional efforts are needed. The eventual role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) and geoengineering is highlighted. Keywords Evolution of the world energy system. The geopolitics of petroleum. The role of renewables. Energy efficiency. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG7)

Sustainable Energy and Transportation

2018

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