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This report is part of the Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) 2014. It covers the period from 31 January 2011 to 31 January 2013. The BTI assesses the transformation toward democracy and a market economy as well as the quality of political management in 129 countries. More on the BTI at http://www.bti-project.org. Please cite as […]
The Albanian government’s commitment to sustainability, the country’s favorable climate for renewable energy initiatives, and an overall enthusiasm for education among its citizens make Albania an ideal environment for a thriving “green schools” movement. With investments from both the international community and the Albanian government, the country is well positioned to transform education, generate employment opportunities, and boost GDP […]
The process of European integration aims to bring peace and economic prosperity to Europe through the integration of markets and the presence of a safety net for citizens. Within the EU and its member-states, energy and environment are two of the most pressing issues of today. The prospect of sharply rising energy prices and increasing […]
Provides a unique overview of energy management for the process industries Provides an overall approach to energy management and places the technical issues that drive energy efficiency in context Combines the perspectives of freewheeling consultants and corporate insiders In two sections, the book provides the organizational framework (Section 1) within which the technical aspects of […]
Features Describes state-of-the-art energy efficiency techniques, providing chapter-end abstracts and summaries Includes simplified calculation methods for evaluating effectiveness of various efficiency measures Takes a systematic approach to energy analysis of building energy performance Covers fundamental principles and concepts of heat transfer, HVAC, engineering economics, energy simulation, and electrical systems for buildings Addresses other building considerations, […]
Michael Klaas, Stefan Pischinger, Wolfgang Schröder – Fuels From Biomass: An Interdisciplinary Approach The book reports on the results of the BrenaRo Winterschool 2011, held on November 21-22 in Aachen, Germany. The different chapters cover a number of aspects of the topic of energy generation, with a particular focus on energy generation from biomass. They […]
This two volume compilation is a collection of papers on Asia’s Energy Trends and Developments that were presented at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore as part of its Energy Series Programme, which ran from June 2004 to September 2011, including 135 seminars and conferences. What is unique about this package of books […]
Biomass combustion is among the oldest and the most mature technique for conversion of biomass to energy, but still a great challenge lies ahead in developing new, more efficient and environmentally sustainable -systems. In light of the European Action and the National Strategy in the energy sector, Albania has enacted a friendly policy regarding renewable energy sources, including […]
Analysing the intersection between energy and climate change mitigation issues requires the adoption of a very long-term perspective. Energy infrastructure takes a very long time to build and has a useful life often measured in decades. New energy technologies take time to develop and even longer to reach their maximum market share. Similarly, the impact […]
Production, Conversion, Storage, Conservation, and Coupling This book is a first effort to fill the need for a comprehensive text on energy. The importance of energy and its effects on everyday life is undisputable. Consequently, many institutions today offer either minor or major degree programs on energy. This undergraduate textbook is prepared for students with diverse backgrounds who are interested […]