Analytical Methods for Energy Diversity and Security (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by Elsevier Science & Technology, Oxford, 2008
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Hardcover. Analytical Methods for Energy Diversity and Security Features insights in the area of electricity capacity planning. This book evaluates the role of renewables in enhancing energy diversity. It is suitable for professionals in academia, industry and government interested in the world of electricity planning. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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- Title
- Analytical Methods for Energy Diversity and Security (Hardcover)
- Author
- Morgan Bazilian
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science & Technology, Oxford
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0080568874
- ISBN 13
- 9780080568874
Analytical Methods for Energy Diversity and Security is an ideal volume for professionals in academia, industry and government interested in the rapidly evolving area at the nexus between energy and climate change policy. The cutting-edge international contributions allow for a wide coverage of the topic.
Analytical Methods for Energy Diversity and Security focuses on the consideration of financial risk in the energy sector. It describes how tools borrowed from financial economic theory, in particular mean-variance portfolio theory, can provide insights on the costs and benefits of diversity, and thus inform investment decision making in conditions of uncertainty. It gives the reader an in-depth understanding of how to manage risk at a time when the world’s focus is on this area. The book provides insights from leading authorities in the area of energy security. It gives readers abundant, rigorous analysis and guidance at a critical time in facing the twin challenges of energy security and climate change. The book also highlights the role of clean energy technology in moving towards future diverse and intelligent electricity systems. It will be a trusted, first point of reference for decision-makers in the field of energy policy.
The book includes a foreword by the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner. All royalties from sale of this book will be donated to charities working in the energy sector in the developing world.
- Theoretical underpinning and applied use of Portfolio theory in the energy sector
- In-depth consideration of risk
- Contributions from leading international energy economists
- Innovative methodologies for thinking about energy security and diversity
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There is an unprecedented focus and interest in the energy sector. High and volatile fuel prices and threats to energy security have revived businesses and policy makers' interest in fuel mix diversity. However, these are complex issues and not easy to assimilate into the policy making process. What is required is the use of rigorous analysis to inform the design and implementation of appropriate policies and strategies.
This tribute book explores different facets of fuel mix diversity and its impact on security of supply and technology choices in the power sector. It describes how new tools borrowed from financial economic theory can provide insights on the costs and benefits of diversity. Influenced by the groundbreaking research of Dr. Shimon Awerbuch, the various contributions explore the potential of such analytical techniques when applied to electric utility planning.
Given the uncertain environment in which utilities make investment decisions, it is useful to consider not only alternative technologies, but also alternative electricity generating portfolios and strategies. The relevant analytical tools are rooted in modern finance theory - in particular mean-variance portfolio theory, based on the pioneering work of Nobel Laureate Harry Markowitz fifty years ago.
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