Technological Learning in the Transition to a Low-Carbon Energy System
Technological Learning in the Transition to a Low-Carbon Energy System

Author: Martin Junginger

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2019-11-22

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 012818762X

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Technological Learning in the Transition to a Low-Carbon Energy System: Conceptual Issues, Empirical Findings, and Use in Energy Modeling quantifies key trends and drivers of energy technologies deployed in the energy transition. It uses the experience curve tool to show how future cost reductions and cumulative deployment of these technologies may shape the future mix of the electricity, heat and transport sectors. The book explores experience curves in detail, including possible pitfalls, and demonstrates how to quantify the 'quality' of experience curves. It discusses how this tool is implemented in models and addresses methodological challenges and solutions. For each technology, current market trends, past cost reductions and underlying drivers, available experience curves, and future prospects are considered. Electricity, heat and transport sector models are explored in-depth to show how the future deployment of these technologies-and their associated costs-determine whether ambitious decarbonization climate targets can be reached - and at what costs. The book also addresses lessons and recommendations for policymakers, industry and academics, including key technologies requiring further policy support, and what scientific knowledge gaps remain for future research.

Transitions
Transitions

Author: William Bridges

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Published: 2004-08-11

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0738211427

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The best-selling guide for coping with changes in life and work, named one of the 50 all-time best books in self-help and personal development Whether you choose it or it is thrust upon you, change brings both opportunities and turmoil. Since Transitions was first published, this supportive guide has helped hundreds of thousands of readers cope with these issues by providing an elegantly simple yet profoundly insightful roadmap of the transition process. With the understanding born of both personal and professional experience, William Bridges takes readers step by step through the three stages of any transition: The Ending, The Neutral Zone, and, eventually, The New Beginning. Bridges explains how each stage can be understood and embraced, leading to meaningful and productive movement into a hopeful future. With a new introduction highlighting how the advice in the book continues to apply and is perhaps even more relevant today, and a new chapter devoted to change in the workplace, Transitions will remain the essential guide for coping with the one constant in life: change.

The Cambridge World History
The Cambridge World History

Author: Jerry H. Bentley

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-04-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780521761628

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The era from 1400 to 1800 saw intense biological, commercial, and cultural exchanges, and the creation of global connections on an unprecedented scale. Divided into two books, Volume 6 of the Cambridge World History series considers these critical transformations. The first book examines the material and political foundations of the era, including global considerations of the environment, disease, technology, and cities, along with regional studies of empires in the eastern and western hemispheres, crossroads areas such as the Indian Ocean, Central Asia, and the Caribbean, and sites of competition and conflict, including Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean. The second book focuses on patterns of change, examining the expansion of Christianity and Islam, migrations, warfare, and other topics on a global scale, and offering insightful detailed analyses of the Columbian exchange, slavery, silver, trade, entrepreneurs, Asian religions, legal encounters, plantation economies, early industrialism, and the writing of history.

Technological Transitions and System Innovations
Technological Transitions and System Innovations

Author: Frank W. Geels

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2005-01-01

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781845424596

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This important book addresses how long term and large scale shifts from one socio-technical system to another come about, using insights from evolutionary economics, sociology of technology and innovation studies. These major changes involve not just technological changes, but also changes in markets, regulation, culture, industrial networks and infrastructure. The book develops a multi-level perspective, arguing that transitions take place through the alignment of multiple processes at three levels: niche, regime and landscape. This perspective is illustrated by detailed historical case studies: the transition from sailing ships to steamships, the transition from horse-and-carriage to automobiles and the transition from propeller-piston engine aircraft to turbojets. This book will be of great interest to researchers in innovation studies, evolutionary economics, sociology of technology and environmental studies. It will also be useful for policy makers involved in long-term sustainability and systems transitions issues.

Handbook of Energy Transitions
Handbook of Energy Transitions

Author: Muhammad Asif

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2022-10-14

Total Pages: 525

ISBN-13: 1000689433

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The global energy scenario is undergoing an unprecedented transition. In the wake of enormous challenges—such as increased population, higher energy demands, increasing greenhouse gas emissions, depleting fossil fuel reserves, volatile energy prices, geopolitical concerns, and energy insecurity issues—the energy sector is experiencing a transition in terms of energy resources and their utilization. This modern transition is historically more dynamic and multidimensional compared to the past considering the vast technological advancements, socioeconomic implications and political responses, and ever-evolving global policies and regulations. Energy insecurity in terms of its critical dimensions—access, affordability, and reliability—remains a major problem hindering the socioeconomic progress in developing countries. The Handbook of Energy Transitions presents a holistic account of the 21st-century energy transition away from fossil fuels. It provides an overview of the unfolding transition in terms of overall dimensions, drivers, trends, barriers, policies, and geopolitics, and then discusses transition in terms of particular resources or technologies, such as renewable energy systems, solar energy, hydropower, hydrogen and fuel cells, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, batteries, digitalization, smart grids, blockchain, and machine learning. It also discusses the present energy transition in terms of broader policy and developmental perspectives. Further, it examines sustainable development, the economics of energy and green growth, and the role of various technologies and initiatives like renewables, nuclear power, and electrification in promoting energy security and energy transition worldwide. Key Features Includes technical, economic, social, and policy perspectives of energy transitions Features practical case studies and comparative assessments Examines the latest renewable energy and low-carbon technologies Explains the connection between energy transition and global climate change

Handbook of Cognitive and Autonomous Systems for Fire Resilient Infrastructures
Handbook of Cognitive and Autonomous Systems for Fire Resilient Infrastructures

Author: MZ Naser

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-06-27

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 3030986853

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This handbook aims at modernizing the current state of civil engineering and firefighting, especially in this era where infrastructures are reaching new heights, serving diverse populations, and being challenged by unique threats. Its aim is to set the stage toward realizing contemporary, smart, and resilient infrastructure. The Handbook of Cognitive and Autonomous Systems for Fire Resilient Infrastructures draws convergence between civil engineering and firefighting to the modern realm of interdisciplinary sciences (i.e., artificial intelligence, IoT, robotics, sensing, and human psychology). As such, this work aims to revolutionize the current philosophy of design for one of the most notorious extreme events: fire. Unlike other publications, which are narrowed to one specific research area, this handbook cultivates a paradigm in which critical aspects of structural design, technology, and human behavior are studied and examined through chapters written by leaders in their fields. This handbook can also serve as a textbook for graduate and senior undergraduate students in Civil, Mechanical, and Fire Protection engineering programs as well as for students in Architectural and social science disciplines. Students, engineers, academics, professionals, scientists, firefighters, and government officials involved in national and international societies such as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), among others, will benefit from this handbook.

Application of Lightweighting Technology to Military Aircraft, Vessels, and Vehicles
Application of Lightweighting Technology to Military Aircraft, Vessels, and Vehicles

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2012-04-27

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0309221668

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Lightweighting is a concept well known to structural designers and engineers in all applications areas, from laptops to bicycles to automobiles to buildings and airplanes. Reducing the weight of structures can provide many advantages, including increased energy efficiency, better design, improved usability, and better coupling with new, multifunctional features. While lightweighting is a challenge in commercial structures, the special demands of military vehicles for survivability, maneuverability and transportability significantly stress the already complex process. Application of Lightweighting Technology to Military Vehicles, Vessels, and Aircraft assesses the current state of lightweighting implementation in land, sea, and air vehicles and recommends ways to improve the use of lightweight materials and solutions. This book considers both lightweight materials and lightweight design; the availability of lightweight materials from domestic manufacturers; and the performance of lightweight materials and their manufacturing technologies. It also considers the "trade space"-that is, the effect that use of lightweight materials or technologies can have on the performance and function of all vehicle systems and components. This book also discusses manufacturing capabilities and affordable manufacturing technology to facilitate lightweighting. Application of Lightweighting Technology to Military Vehicles, Vessels, and Aircraft will be of interest to the military, manufacturers and designers of military equipment, and decision makers.

Research Handbook on EU Energy Law and Policy
Research Handbook on EU Energy Law and Policy

Author: Rafael Leal-Arcas

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2017-10-27

Total Pages: 563

ISBN-13: 178643105X

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This authoritative Research Handbook presents, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of the most important research and latest trends in EU energy law and policy. It offers high-quality original contributions that provide state-of-the-art research in this rapidly evolving area, situated in the broader context of international economic law and governance.

The Algorithmic Odyssey - A Comprehensive Guide to AI Research
The Algorithmic Odyssey - A Comprehensive Guide to AI Research

Author: Dr. Prakash Arumugam

Publisher: Inkbound Publishers

Published: 2021-02-10

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 8196822308

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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence with The Algorithmic Odyssey. This comprehensive guide serves as both a map and a compass for navigating the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of AI research. From the foundational principles of machine learning to the latest advancements in neural networks, this book offers a detailed exploration of the algorithms that are reshaping our world. Whether you are a seasoned researcher, a curious student, or a tech enthusiast, The Algorithmic Odyssey provides invaluable insights into the methodologies, challenges, and breakthroughs that define contemporary AI research. Discover the intricacies of supervised and unsupervised learning, delve into the depths of deep learning, and understand the transformative impact of reinforcement learning. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to offer clear explanations, practical examples, and thought-provoking discussions, making complex concepts accessible without sacrificing depth. Beyond the technicalities, The Algorithmic Odyssey also addresses the ethical, societal, and philosophical implications of AI. What does it mean to create intelligent systems? How do we ensure that these technologies benefit humanity? These questions and more are explored with rigor and sensitivity, encouraging readers to think critically about the future of AI. With contributions from leading experts in the field and a wealth of resources for further study, The Algorithmic Odyssey is an essential addition to the library of anyone passionate about the future of technology and its impact on our world. Join us on this odyssey and unlock the mysteries of artificial intelligence.