Sustainable energy mix in fragile environments : frameworks and perspectives /: frameworks and perspectives. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mary-Ellen Tyler, editor.
• Editors: Tyler, Mary-Ellen
• Contents: Intro; Dedication; Foreword; Series Foreword; Preface; Series Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Galapagos: A Microcosm of Sustainable Energy Mix in Fragile Environments; Introduction; Endemism and Vulnerability; The Galapagos as a Frontier for Extractive Economies; Cruise Boats and Tourism; Migration, Population Increase and a Higher Standard of Living; Energy Demand and Supply in the Galapagos; Energy Subsidies in the Galapagos; Searching for Solutions; Conclusion; References. Chapter 2: Driving Forces and Barriers for a Sustainable Energy Mix in Fragile Environments: Northâ#x80;#x93;South PerspectivesIntroduction; Energy, Climate Change and Tourism on Remote Island States; Driving Forces; Barriers; Precedents; Barbados; Canary Islands; Northern Canada; Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: Climate Change Policy as a Catalyst for Sustainable Energy Practice: Examples from Mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos; Context; Case One: A Radical Approach to Solar Energy Development; Solar Project Development Phases; Market Assessment and Research. Project Site Investigation and Development PlanningTechnology, Equipment Investigation, and Procurement; Partnership Development and Financing; Procurement, Labor Force Recruitment, and Construction Contracting; Project Ownership Transition (On-Going Operations and Maintenance Logistics); Solar Development Lessons Learned; Case Two: Adding Energy Efficiency into the Energy Mix; Energy Audit Results; Lighting; Potential LED Savings; Air Conditioning; Improving Sealing; The Water-Energy Nexus; Water Audit Results; Desalination Water Treatment Plant. Increasing Efficiency for the Energy-Water NexusLessons Learned; Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: Biofuels in the Energy Mix of the Galapagos Islands; Introduction; Sustainable Energy Mix Development; Jatropha Oil Production; Floreana Pilot Project Results; Future Opportunities for Biofuel Use; Next Steps; References; Chapter 5: Policies and Laws and Island Environments; Introduction; Solar Energy: South Pacific Islands; Geothermal Energy: Iceland, Indonesia; Wind: Samso Island, Denmark and Ramea, and Prince Edward and Haida Gwaii Islands, Canada; Tidal Energy. Laws and Policies to Support Renewable EnergyFeed-in Tariff (FIT) Programs; Germany; Germany and Denmark; Ecuador; Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS); Chile; Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Law (Law 20.257) (2008); Periodic Call for Tenders; One Other Challenge to RE Development for Some Nations: International Trade Agreement Obligations Under GATT; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Using Life Cycle Assessment to Facilitate Energy Mix Planning in the Galapagos Islands; Introduction; An Introductory Summary of Life Cycle Assessment; Goal and Scope Definition.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 333.794098665; Environment; Renewable energy sources -- Galapagos Islands; Energy development -- Galapagos Islands; Sustainable development -- Galapagos Islands; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Real Estate -- General; Energy development; Renewable energy sources; Sustainable development; Environment; Environmental Management; Environmental Geography; Renewable and Green Energy; Ecosystems; Science -- Earth Sciences -- Geography; Science -- Energy; Science -- Life Sciences -- Ecology; Physical geography & topography; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology; Ecological science, the Biosphere; Environmental management; Renewable energy sources; Endangered ecosystems; Technology & Engineering -- Environmental -- General; Environmental management; Galapagos Islands; Electronic books; Electronic book
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319693996; 3319693999
• Related ISBNs: 9783319693972; 3319693972
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed February 20, 2018).
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