Energy innovation for the twenty-first century accelerating the energy revolution

"This book addresses the question: how effective are countries in promoting the innovation needed to facilitate an energy transition? Chapters explore energy policy and institutions, innovation policy in general, as well as energy innovation in key countries, including the US, Germany, the UK,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Skea, Jim, van Diemen, Renée (Author), Hannon, Matthew (Author), Gazis, Evangelos (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Northampton Edward Elgar Publishing 2019, 2019
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Collection: Edward Elgar eBooks Collection Business & Economics - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Part I: Introduction
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The changing role of energy in society
  • Part II: Policies and institutions
  • 3. Energy policy
  • 4. Science and technology innovation
  • 5. Energy innovation
  • Part III: Technology case studies
  • 6. Understanding and measuring energy innovation
  • 7. Heat pumps
  • 8. Wind energy
  • 9. Wave energy
  • 10. Building integrated photovoltaics
  • 11. Shale gas
  • 12. Smart grids
  • Part IV: Lessons
  • 13. Lessons for effective energy innovation
  • Index