This book shares examples of sustainable electricity generation in different countries, It provides an in-depth analysis of the key factors affecting success, or lack thereof, to draw valuable lessons as the planet moves towards more sustainable electricity generation practices. The book focuses on eight cases of green power production and dissemination from a policy perspective, from a business perspective, and from a society perspective taking into account differences in countries' natural endowments, in their cultural make-up, in technological development, in public-policy concerns, and in institutional incentive structures.
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Preface
Editors
Contributors
Chapter 1 : Green Power : Perspectives on Sustainable Electricity Generation
Chapter 2 : An Overview of Electricity Generation Sources
Chapter 3 : Germany's Energy Revolution
Chapter 4 : China's Energy Profile and the Importance of Coal
Chapter 5 : China's Search for Cleaner Electricity Generation Alternatives
Chapter 6 : Renewable Energy in Spain : A Quest for Energy Security
Chapter 7 : Renewable Energy in French Polynesia : From Unpredictable to Energy Independence?
Chapter 8 : The Global Biopower Industry : Time for a Growth Phase?
Chapter 9 : The Business Case for Power Generation in Space for Terrestrial Applications
Chapter 10 : Strategic Considerations for Electric Vehicle Adoption
Chapter 11 : Going Forward : Moving from Perspectives to Action
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