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Energy Transition in Metropolises, Rural Areas, and Deserts

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Energy Transition in Metropolises, Rural Areas and Deserts offers detailed field studies from diverse locations including Lille, Riyadh, Fayence, Bokhol, Ouarzazate and the Arabian Desert. It examines local efforts and effective practices tailored to specific resources and challenges to overcome barriers in the energy transition process. The book explores suitable strategies for buildings, transport, industry, and services, setting targets aligned with Europe, the Middle East and Africa under the Paris Climate Agreement.
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This book serves as an educational resource for politicians, industry professionals, and members of the public keen to understand evolving energy production and consumption patterns. It is particularly relevant for those involved in or studying engineering, environmental policy, and sustainable development.

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Energy Transition in Metropolises, Rural Areas, and Deserts presents detailed field studies of energy transition in Lille, Riyadh, Fayence, Bokhol, Ouarzazate, and the Arabian Desert. It analyses local actions and good practices—according to the resources and constraints involved—in the process of removing the obstacles to the transition. Solutions are sought for the right type of space for buildings, transport, industry, and services, and targets are set for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as part of the Paris Climate Agreement.

As a pedagogical tool, this book is aimed at not only politicians and professionals, but also any members of the public who wish to learn about changes in production and energy consumption.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786304995

Publisher: ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: ISTE Ltd and John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 408g

Pages: 246

About the Author

Louis Boisgibault, PhD, is a lecturer at HEC Paris and CEO of VALMERE in France.

Fahad Al Kabbani, PhD, is Director General of Energy Forever Co Ltd in Saudi Arabia.

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