Description
Net-Zero and Low Carbon Solutions for the Energy Sector
Guide to choosing and investing in decarbonization technologies for the energy sector
Net-Zero and Low Carbon Solutions for the Energy Sector proposes mature (high technology readiness level) net-zero and low carbon pathways and technologies in the energy sector, discussing net-/near-zero solutions for producing and storing power, heat, biofuel, and hydrogen, and highlighting various pathways and processes to achieve net-zero targets and address climate concerns.
Each chapter provides a relevant case study to aid in the practical application of concepts, covering decarbonization solutions that have high potential to be used in the near future, such as solar-hybrid systems for net-zero power generation, CCUS-hybrid systems for low carbon power generation, pumped hydropower for power storage, commercial concentrating solar power plants for heat generation, gasification with CCUS for biofuel production, hybrid thermochemical process for hydrogen production, and more.
Written from the perspective of firsthand research experience in the field, this book includes information on:
- Net-zero power generation via solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, hydrogen, and marine processes
- Near-zero power generation via nuclear, coal, natural gas, biomass, and ammonia processes
- Mechanical and battery-based power storage and heat storage via physical and thermochemical processes
- Near-zero heat generation processes and biofuels production, including biogas, biomethane, bioethanol, and biodiesel
- Hydrogen production via electrolysis and thermochemical processes with CCUS and low-emission technologies for hydrogen storage
Net-Zero and Low Carbon Solutions for the Energy Sector is a valuable resource for business professionals, academics, and policy makers who are active in contributing to net-zero emissions targets for keeping the atmospheric CO2 levels in an acceptable range.
Table of Contents
1. Power Generation (Net-Zero Solutions)
1.1. Solar
1.2. Wind
1.3. Hydropower
1.4. Geothermal
1.5. Hydrogen
1.6. Marine
1.7. Case Study: Solar-Hybrid Energy Systems
2. Power Generation (Near-Zero Solutions)
2.1. Nuclear
2.2. Coal
2.3. Natural gas
2.4. Biomass
2.5. Ammonia
2.6. Case Study: CCUS-Hybrid Energy Systems
3. Power Storage
3.1. Battery
3.2. Mechanical
3.3. Case Study: Pumped Hydropower Energy Storage
4. Heat Generation
4.1. Near-Zero Emission Technologies
4.2. Case Study: Geothermal Heat Pumps
5. Heat Storage
5.1. Physical
5.2. Thermochemical
5.3. Case Studies: Commercial Concentrating Solar Power Plants
6. Biofuels Production
6.1. Biogas
6.2. Biomethane
6.3. Bioethanol
6.4. Biodiesel
6.5. Case Study: Gasification with CCUS
7. Hydrogen Production
7.1. Thermochemical with CCUS
7.2. Electrolysis
7.3. Case Study: Hybrid Thermochemical Hydrogen Production
8. Hydrogen Storage
8.1. Low-Emission Technologies
8.2. Case Study
Acronyms
Glossary
Index
Appendix 1: About The Author
Appendix 2: Opportunities to Study or Work with the Author
Appendix 3: Author窶冱 Publications
Appendix 4: "Self-Check Questions" Answers
