Renewable Energy Projects and Investments: Interdisciplinary Knowledge, Analysis, Opportunities, and Outlook

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 begins by providing 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. The second section focuses on the effects of sustainability and circular economy on renewables, addressing the various challenges and possible solutions. The final section delves further into interdisciplinary issues relating to renewable energy, including in terms of 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. This highly interdisciplinary resource is of interest to all those who require a comprehensive understanding of the many different factors at play in the development of renewable energy, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry personnel, analysts, and policy makers. Explores the intersections between renewable energy and engineering, economics, sustainability, social science, and other areasAnalyzes in detail the various considerations and routes to efficient, sustainable, and profitable renewable energy projectsOffers practical insights through the inclusion of case studies and real-world examples INDICE: Section 1: General Outlook of Renewable Energy Investments1. Drivers of Renewable Energy Investments: Regulatory Frameworks, Technological Advancements, and Market Conditions2. Risks and Opportunities Associated with Renewable Energy Investments3. Factors Impacting Renewable Energy Investments: Case Studies and Analysis4. Future Outlook of Renewable Energy Investments: Trends and ForecastsSection 2: Effects of Sustainability and Circular Economy on Renewables5. Environmental Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Life-Cycle Assessment and Ecological Footprint6. Social Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management7. Economic Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Cost-Benefit Analysis and Economic Growth8. Circular Economy and the Renewables: Challenges and OpportunitiesSection 3: Interdisciplinary Issues in Renewable Energy Projects9. Engineering and Technology Perspectives10. Economics and Finance Perspectives11. Political and Policy Perspectives12. Social Sciences and Humanities Perspectives

• ISBN: 978-0-443-29869-1
• Editorial: Elsevier
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2025
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés