Agile Energy Systems: Global Distributed On-Site and Central Grid Power

Front-Matter_2017_Agile-Energy-Systems
	Front Matter
Copyright_2017_Agile-Energy-Systems
	Copyright
Contributors_2017_Agile-Energy-Systems
	Contributors
Overview_2017_Agile-Energy-Systems
	Overview
		References
About-the-Author_2017_Agile-Energy-Systems
	About the Author
		Woodrow W. Clark II MA3, PhD
Introduction_2017_Agile-Energy-Systems
	Introduction
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-One---The-End-of-the-Fossil-Fuel-Industrial-Revoluti_2017_Agile-Ener
	The End of the Fossil Fuel Industrial Revolutions: The Case of California in the United States
		The Vertically Integrated Utility
			Nuclear Power Energy Plants
			Energy Growth Issues
			Revised Electricity Demand Estimates
			PURPA History and Contracts
			Conservation and Efficiency
		The Emergence of the Transition Phase
			The Political Economic Tensions That Led to California's Energy Crisis
				Self-Generation and Nonutility Supplier Pressure From Large Consumers
				Out-of-State Surplus
				Fuel Costs Fall
				Nuclear Plant Issues: Diablo Canyon
				Dispersed System Solutions Abandoned
				Deregulation Debacle
				End of Out-of-State Energy Surplus by 2000
		The US Energy Crisis at the Turn of the 21st Century
		Sustainability is the Future to Stop a California Electrical Crisis
		Conclusion and Lessons From California
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Two---The-Green-Industrial-Revolution--GIR--Is_2017_Agile-Energy-Sys
	The Green Industrial Revolution (GIR) Is Here Today
		Conclusion
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Three---The-Global-Context-for-Changes-in-the-_2017_Agile-Energy-Sys
	The Global Context for Changes in the Energy System
		Introduction
		Perspectives on Energy System Changes
		On-Site Distributed Power and Liberalization
		Consolidation and Global Electric Companies
		Competitiveness in the Energy System
		The Transmission System in a Competitive System
		Sustainable Technologies and Environmental Issues
		Energy Corporate-Civic Governance
		Policies and Economics for the Future of Agile Energy Systems
		Conclusion
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Four---Global-Changes-in-Energy-Systems--Central-_2017_Agile-Energy-
	Global Changes in Energy Systems: Central Power and On-Site Distributed
		Regional and Nation-State Experiences
		Overview of European Electricity System
			Northern European Grid System
				Norway
				Sweden
				Denmark
				Finland
			NordPool Spot Market
		Denmark
			Decentralization and Operation of the Energy System
			Danish Policy Measures
			Danish Wind Development
			Danish Biomass Development
		Germany
			The Electricity Sector for Renewable Energy
				Nuclear Energy in Germany
				Solar Development
				Wind Development
				German Biomass
				CHP Utilization/German Heating/Renewable Heating Sector
				German Electricity Grid
				German Electricity Market
				German RE Policy
					Offshore Wind Policy
		Summary of Nordic Countries (Denmark) and Germany
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Five---Developing-Nations--Africa--Latin-America_2017_Agile-Energy-S
	Developing Nations: Africa, Latin America, and Island Nations
		Electrification of Africa
			South Africa
			Botswana
		Latin America
			Electrification in Chile: A Success Story
			Electrification in Brazil
		Electrification of Island Nations
			Electrification in Cuba
			Electrification in the Philippines
			Electrification in Indonesia
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Six---Technologies--Changes--and-Impacts--From-a-Ve_2017_Agile-Energ
	Technologies, Changes, and Impacts: From a Vertically Integrated to Dispersed Energy Systems
		Historical Overview
		Theoretical Underpinnings of Dispersed Systems
		Concentrated or Central Grid Energy System Challenge
			Transitions in Key Technologies Created Alternatives to the Old Model
		Large and Centralized Generators and Utilities Became Less Competitive
		Renewable and ``Alternative´´ Technologies Became Cost Competitive
			The Old Utility Model Was Unable to Deal With Externalities Such as Nuclear Waste, Air Pollution, or Global Warming
			Diversification-The Uneven Commitment to Diverse Supply
			Shaping Demand and Flexibility in Meeting Supply; Integrated Planning and Demand-Side Management
			Transmission Issues: Grid Expanded to Include Wheeling
		Conclusion
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Seven---Agile-Energy-System--Integrated-GIR-Techn_2017_Agile-Energy-
	Agile Energy System: Integrated GIR Technologies Into Infrastructures
		Integrated Hybrid for Infrastructure Systems
		Conclusion
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Eight---The-Next-Economic-Model_2017_Agile-Energy-Systems
	The Next Economic Model
		Introduction
		Economic Models and Premises of Restructuring
		Neoclassical Premises and Assumptions
		Conclusion: The failure of Neoclassical Economics in Energy Planning in Complex Systems
		References
		Further Reading
Chapter-Nine---Complex-Infrastructures--The-Role-of-Governm_2017_Agile-Energ
	Complex Infrastructures: The Role of Government in Planning for Agile Energy Systems
		Introduction
		Planning for Uncertainty and Risk Aversion
		Meeting the Energy Infrastructure Challenge
			Role of Government in Planning
				Short Term Energy Trends and Issues
				Long-Term Plans: Renewable Portfolio Standards
			Framework for Energy Infrastructure Planning
				Case Study: On-site Distributed Renewable Energy Systems
		Return on Investment Public Finance Model: The Potential for Renewable and On-site Power
			Proposed Strategies for State Government
			Technology Transfer and Commercialization
			Planning and Implementation
		Conclusion
		References
Chapter-Ten---Conclusions--Implementing-the-Smart-Green-Dev_2017_Agile-Energ
	Conclusions: Implementing the Smart Green Development Revolution Through Agile Energy Systems
		Introduction
		The Transition in Energy From Chaos to What Works
		The Challenge of the Localization Model
		Toward Worldwide Agile Energy Infrastructure Systems
			Technological Benefits
			Civic and Social Benefits
			Economic Benefits
			Planning Benefits
			Economic Development Benefits
		Toward an Agile Energy System
		References
		Further Reading
Appendix---Agile-Energy-System-Cases--Green-Technologies-fo_2017_Agile-Energ
	Agile Energy System Cases: Green Technologies for Distributed On-site Power and Central Grid
		Overview
		Background
		Global Energy Technologies Today
		Smart Green Technologies: Integrated "Agile" Energy Infrastructures
		Fuel Cell Technologies-Status and Future-for Vehicles and Buildings
		Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles (HFCEV)
		The Economics for Smart Green Cities and Communities
		Smart Green Communities: The Case of a City: Berlin
		California State Renewable Investment Plan
		The Green (Renewable Sources for) Hydrogen Paradigm
		Fuel Cell for Energy Storage
		Hybrid Energy Technologies
			Cost savings:
			Environmental benefits:
			High reliability:
			Energy independence:
		Consider the Case of Zinc Air and Iodine-Sulfur (IS) Fuel Cells
		Zero Emission Cars: The Cases of H2, Electric and Solar Cars
		Agile Energy Systems-Infrastructures
		Integrated Hybrid for Infrastructure Systems
		Conclusion
		References
		Further Reading
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