Product Description

The book describes these different options and proposes a roadmap for achieving a successful transition, avoiding any economic breakdown or ecological disaster. A comprehensive range of technologies and R&D requirements are described for reducing energy consumption and improving fossil fuels, nuclear energy, hydrogen as an energy vector plus renewable energy sources such as biofuels, wind, solar and geothermal.

This is the first book in a range to be published by the SCI, an established member led organisation linking science and business, and its publishing partner, John Wiley and Sons. The range is designed to stimulate the knowledge exchange that is critical to success whilst this book examines why we need a sustainable energy system and looks at the spread of technologies that must be harnessed if we are to move successfully away from our current dependence on fossil fuels. Dr Rojey s experience as director for sustainable development at IFP (formerly L Institut Français du Pétrole) informs a concise and knowledgeable approach to one of the world s most pressing challenges.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #692844 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 168 pages

From the Back Cover
Despite global concerns over dwindling resources, climate change and carbon dioxide emissions, fossil fuels still account for more than 80% of the world’s energy demands. As resources diminish and demand increases from rapidly developing nations such as China and India, the threat to both our environment and the security of our energy supply continues to grow. There is an immediate need to move towards a clean and more sustainable energy model, and this transition will require unprecedented innovation.

Energy & Climate: How to achieve a successful energy transition covers all the technology options available and summarises key information from the International Energy Agency and other leading organisations, providing a detailed technological roadmap for this transition which aims to avoid both ecological and economic disaster.  Topics that are analysed and discussed in this edition are:

• More energy efficient technologies
• New developments in fossil fuels
• Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind energy and biofuels
• Hydrogen as an energy vector
• New energy storage systems
• Hybrid vehicles
• Capture and long–term storage of carbon dioxide

Written and translated by the former Director for Sustainable Development at IFP, Energy & Climate: How to achieve a successful energy transition is an essential introductory book for scientists and researchers working in energy and climate–related topics as well as all those interested in how to manage a sustainable energy supply while still reducing harmful carbon dioxide emissions.

About the Author
Dr Alexandre Rojey was, until recently, Director for Sustainable Development at IFP (Institut Français du Pétrole) in France, responsible for new developments in the energy sector such as the use of hydrogen, long term energy supply and issues related to global climate change including CO2 capture and storage. He is also the Chairman of CEDIGAZ, an international association in the area of natural gas, and an active member of IDé Es (for Innovation, Developpement durable, Energie et Société), a think tank concerned with energy and sustainable development in France. He graduated from the Ecole Centrale de Lyon, one of the most prestigious French engineering colleges and has contributed to more than 70 publications including six books. He also holds over 100 worldwide patents.

Customer Reviews

Compact book of great Ideas
I've read quite a few books on energy policy, CO2 and future options, but rarely have I seen such clarity and ideas backed with facts than in this book.

The author has obviously deep understanding of the French point of vew and the French literature which is dominantly quoted. This is refreshing and brings out plethora of new fatcs for those not following discussions in France.

Authoritive, factfull and must read.

Esa K. Vakkilainen, Professor Sustainable Energy Systems