Description
Strategies for an Energy Transition: Planning for a Sustainable Future guides readers through strategic planning for a sustainable energy shift. The book covers optimization of renewable energy systems, sustainable fuel production, and unconventional resources. It also addresses the water-energy nexus, emphasizing an integrated approach that includes technological, economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The book enables a deeper understanding of energy systems interconnections and broader energy decision implications. With insights into modeling, optimization, and strategic planning, it equips academics, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers with knowledge and tools for navigating energy transition complexities.- Covers the role of the latest renewable energy technologies and sustainability practices- Explains and applies strategic planning and optimization models for sustainable development- Navigates the complexities of policy, regulation, and market dynamics in the energy sector- Includes real-world examples and case studies of sustainable energy implementations
Table of Contents
1. Transition Towards Sustainable Energy: Approaches in Modelling and Optimization2. Framework for Sustainable and Equitable Integrated Fuel Production Planning3. Strategic Planning for Electricity Demand: Balancing Economics, Emissions, and Water Use4. Designing an Optimal Waste Energy Integration System Between Plants5. Considering the Water-Energy Nexus in Sustainable Energy Transitions: A Multi-Objective Optimization Approach6. Equitable Profit Distribution in Waste Heat Integration Across Plants via a Hybrid Methodology7. Planning for Long-Term Energy Transition: Incorporating Battery Degradation and Replacement Strategies8. Multi-Objective Optimization of Cogeneration Systems: Economic, Environmental, and Social Perspectives9. Optimal Integration of Solar Thermal Systems with Process Cogeneration10. Incorporating Renewable Energy Storage and Hydrogen Production into the Electrical Sector 11. Predictive Planning for Power Sector Expansion in Mexico with Deep Learning12. A Stakeholder-Driven Approach to Optimal Sustainable Energy System Planning Appendix: Introduction to Optimization and Deep Learning
