Decarbonising Electricity Made Simple Contributor(s): Crossland, Andrew F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367203324 ISBN-13: 9780367203320 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $49.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Electrical - Technology & Engineering | Environmental - General - Science | Energy |
Dewey: 333.794 |
LCCN: 2019018258 |
Series: Routledge Explorations in Energy Studies |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.3" W x 8.4" (0.45 lbs) 162 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book assesses how low-carbon generation, the advance of energy storage and consumer-based models can help decarbonise electricity supplies at a national level. This book is built around developing a decarbonised electricity mix for Britain which reduces fossil fuels from 50% of supply in 2018 down to levels within 2030 carbon targets. Crossland explores the idea of a future energy storage mix which blends domestic batteries, vehicles, thermal stores and pumped hydro to provide a flexible, responsive electricity system. He then goes on to look at how much storage can contribute to decarbonisation in a multitude of contexts - from domestic to national electricity. This book also discusses how efficiency and self-sufficiency can bring about a decarbonised electricity use within our homes today. Britain is used as the main example, but the themes and conclusions are applicable to a global audience, and each chapter draws on practical case studies from around the world to illustrate key ideas. Drawing on the author's experience in delivering and analysing low-carbon energy projects in the UK, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Oceania, this book will be of great relevance to students, scholars and industry specialists with an interest in energy technology, policy and storage. |