General information
Alternative energy sources @ Climate Change Connection
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) [USA]
Energy Transition: The German Energiewende
List of books about renewable energy @ Wikipedia
Masdar
Pledge for a Just Transition to Decent Jobs
Renewables @ Global Energy Institute [US Chamber of Commerce]
News & periodicals
Bloomberg New Energy Finance
Renewable Energy World
Renews.biz
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Renewable energy investments in the Global South
Africa Renewable Energy Initiative
Geothermal energy
Geothermal Energy Association
Hydrogen energy
Hydrogen Council
· A global cooperative of 39 energy companies aiming to promote and commercialize hydrogen
as a key segment of the energy transition in industrial markets.
Select readings in renewable energy
· In reverse chronological order.
Fossil Future
· 2022 ~ Alex Epstein ~ Penguin Publishing Group
· Examines the future of energy and argues that renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and
hydropower will eventually replace fossil fuels as the primary source of energy.
· Provides insights into the potential opportunities and challenges associated with transitioning to
clean energy and offers a roadmap for policymakers, businesses, and individuals to accelerate the
adoption of renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
Renewable Energy: The Clean Facts
· 2022 ~ Lora Shinn ~ NRDC
· Provides an overview of renewable energy sources and their benefits, including their
ability to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change.
· Raises awareness about the need to transition away from fossil fuels and highlights the economic,
environmental, and social benefits of adopting clean energy technologies.
Renewable Energy
· 2010 ~ Georgia Destouni and Harry Frank ~ Ambio
· Discusses the use of renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind power, in developing
countries and the potential benefits and challenges associated with their implementation.
· Highlights the need for effective policy frameworks and financial incentives to support the growth
of renewable energy in these regions.
· Emphasizes the global nature of the transition to clean energy and the importance of addressing
energy poverty and inequality.
· Highlights the need for collaboration and investment in renewable energy technologies to promote
sustainable development and combat climate change.
Renewable Energy Engineering
· Publication- 2017 ~ Nicholas Jenkins and Janaka Ekanayake ~ Cambridge University Press
· Covers the fundamentals of renewable energy technologies and their applications.
· Detailed explanation of engineering principles behind various renewable energy sources, including
solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, and biomass energy, as well as energy storage systems.
· Offers a valuable resource for students, researchers, and professionals interested in understanding
the technical aspects of renewable energy systems and designing efficient and cost-effective solutions
to address the world's energy challenges.
· Provides insights into the economic, social, and environmental implications of renewable energy
deployment.
Alternative Energy: Political, Economic, and Social Feasibility
· 2007 ~ Christopher Simmons ~ Rowman and Littlefield publishers
· Offers a comprehensive assessment of the challenges and opportunities associated with the
transition towards sustainable energy systems, which is crucial for policymakers, industry leaders,
and academics working in the field of energy policy and sustainability.
· Provides case studies and examples from around the world to illustrate how different countries
and regions have approached the deployment of renewable energy technologies.
