Energy Transition

This book presents the importance of energy transition and its associated difficulties and dangers. It discusses the current state of energy consumption and the links between the economy and energy. The book also offers commentary on energy pollution. Reviewing future energy resources, it evaluates several transition scenarios.

List of contents

1. What Is Energy? 2. Energy Consumption in France and across the World 3. The Importance of Energy 4. Pollution, Risks and Problems Related to Energy Sources 5. A Comparison of Energy Sources: Related Dangers and Issues 6. Energy Resources 7. Energy Transition Scenarios 8. Energy Efficiency and Sobriety 9. Money, Too Expensive 10. Energy Myths and Legends 11. So, What Should We Do? 12. Conclusion, Prospects

About the author

Bertrand Cassoret is a graduate engineer and PhD in electrical engineering. As a Senior Lecturer at Université d'Artois in France, his research work concerns the energy efficiency of electrical machines and the improvement of electric motors. Over the past 15 years, he has taken a step back and become passionate about the problems related to energy: the dependence of our societies on energy, links between energy and economy or well-being, energy transition, nuclear energy, and renewable energy. He has published several articles and a book on these topics for the general public.

Summary

This book presents the importance of energy transition and its associated difficulties and dangers. It discusses the current state of energy consumption and the links between the economy and energy. The book also offers commentary on energy pollution. Reviewing future energy resources, it evaluates several transition scenarios.

Product details

• Authors: Bertrand Cassoret, Bertrand (Universite D''artois Cassoret
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 23.02.2021
• EAN: 9780367542788
• ISBN: 978-0-367-54278-8
• No. of pages: 137
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General), TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Manufacturing, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / General, SCIENCE / Energy, Energy technology & engineering, Other manufacturing technologies, Systems analysis & design, Engineering: general, Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, Energy technology and engineering, Systems analysis and design