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 provides 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. This resource will interest those who require a comprehensive understanding on the development of renewable energy, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, industry personnel, analysts, and policymakers.
Other sections focus on the effects of sustainability and the circular economy on renewables, addressing various challenges and possible solutions. The final section delves further into interdisciplinary issues relating to renewable energy, including 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.
Other sections focus on the effects of sustainability and the circular economy on renewables, addressing various challenges and possible solutions. The final section delves further into interdisciplinary issues relating to renewable energy, including 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.
Table of Contents
Section 1: General Outlook of Renewable Energy Investments1. Drivers of Renewable Energy Investments: Regulatory Frameworks, Technological Advancements, and Market Conditions
2. Risks and Opportunities Associated with Renewable Energy Investments
3. Factors Impacting Renewable Energy Investments: Case Studies and Analysis
4. Future Outlook of Renewable Energy Investments: Trends and Forecasts
Section 2: Effects of Sustainability and Circular Economy on Renewables
5. Environmental Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Life-Cycle Assessment and Ecological Footprint
6. Social Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Community Engagement and Stakeholder Management
7. Economic Impact of Renewable Energy Projects: Cost-Benefit Analysis and Economic Growth
8. Circular Economy and the Renewables: Challenges and Opportunities
Section 3: Interdisciplinary Issues in Renewable Energy Projects
9. Engineering and Technology Perspectives
10. Economics and Finance Perspectives
11. Political and Policy Perspectives
12. Social Sciences and Humanities Perspectives
