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Renewable Energy Projects and Investments: Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Analysis, Opportunities, and Outlook brings together a range of insights and perspectives from across technology, engineering, sustainability, circular economy, economics, policy, and social science to support the further growth and development of renewable energy. The book provides a general outlook of the drivers in renewable energy in terms of regulatory frameworks, technological advancements, and market conditions, the associated risks and opportunities, and current trends and forecasts. This resource will interest those who require a comprehensive understanding on the development of renewable energy, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry personnel, analysts, and policymakers.
Other sections focus on the effects of sustainability and the circular economy on renewables, addressing various challenges and possible solutions. The final section delves further into interdisciplinary issues relating to renewable energy, including engineering and technology, economics and finance, policy, and social science. Throughout the book, case studies and practical examples are used to help to support the decision-making process.
List of contents
Section 1: General Outlook of Renewable Energy Investments1. Drivers of Renewable Energy Investments: Regulatory Frameworks, Technological Advancements, and Market Conditions
2. Risks and Opportunities Associated with Renewable Energy Investments
3. Factors Impacting Renewable Energy Investments: Case Studies and Analysis
4. Future Outlook of Renewable Energy Investments: Trends and Forecasts
Section 2: Effects of Sustainability and Circular Economy on Renewables5. Environmental Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Life-Cycle Assessment and Ecological Footprint
6. Social Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management
7. Economic Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Cost-Benefit Analysis and Economic Growth
8. Circular Economy and the Renewables: Challenges and Opportunities
Section 3: Interdisciplinary Issues in Renewable Energy Projects9. Engineering and Technology Perspectives
10. Economics and Finance Perspectives
11. Political and Policy Perspectives
12. Social Sciences and Humanities Perspectives
About the author
Dr. Hasan Dincer is a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey. With over 15 years of experience in academia, he has published over 400 scientific articles and has co-edited several books, as well as serving as an associate editor or editorial member of several journals. With a keen interest in interdisciplinary studies, Dr. Dincer's research work encompasses various subjects, including the interdisciplinary studies of innovation, sustainability, circular economy, decision making, and, most notably, renewable energy investments.Dr. Serhat Yuksel is an Associate Professor at Istanbul Medipol University, in Istanbul, Turkey. He has published more than 70 scientific articles and co-edited several books, crossing areas of renewable energy, energy economics, and finance.
