Comparative Analysis, Tools, and Questions

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Human Development Index ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Home Market ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Transitions ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Quality Of Living ◽  
The Given

This chapter returns to the overarching questions of this book, namely, how can national energy transitions be explained, to what extent do patterns of change align and differ in the transitions of this study, and how does policy play a role, particularly with innovations that emerged amid the transitions. To broadly answer, the four cases are comparatively examined here. The conceptual tools from Chapter 3 are also elaborated based on the findings. Implications of the results are discussed, and will serve as a basis for further discussion in Chapter 9 on how to think about energy transitions as a planner, decision-maker, and researcher. Among the more significant findings are the following. Greater energy substitution (in relative terms) occurred initially within the countries that extended or repurposed existing energy systems versus the country (i.e., Denmark) that developed a new energy system from a nearly non-existent one. Cost improvements were evident in all cases; however, a number of caveats are worth noting. Among the energy technologies and their services that were studied, only Icelandic geothermal-based heating was competitive in its home market in the 1970s; nonetheless, the remaining energy technologies that were studied later became cost competitive. As the national industries of this book became globally recognized, increases in the quality of living within the given countries also occurred, as gauged by the Human Development Index (HDI). With respect to timescales, substantial energy transitions were evident in all cases within a period of 15 years or less. In terms of technology complexity, this attribute was not a confounding barrier to change. Finally, government was instrumental to change, but not always the driver. There are countless ways to compare national energy transitions. This section illustrates ways of doing so, first by describing broadly observed, socio-technical patterns with the tool typologies outlined in Chapter 3. A discussion of tool refinement follows. The section then turns to more systematically assess key, qualitative and quantitative dimensions of the four transition cases.

The Importance Of Energy Solutions For A Safe And Rational Development

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 379-384
Author(s):  
Daniela Cristina Momete ◽  
Tudor Prisecaru
Keyword(s):  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Crucial Importance ◽  
Gas Processing ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Rational Development ◽  
Oil Exploitation ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Energy Domain

AbstractA new industrial revolution is on the verge in the energy domain considering the knowledge and skills acquired through the development of new energy technologies. Shale gas processing, unconventional oil exploitation, new exploring/drilling methods, mature renewable energy or in progress, all generated a wealth of knowledge in new technology. Therefore, this paper aims to analyse the positive and negative aspects of energy solutions, and to reveal the way to a world where a valid sustainable development, based on safe and rational premises, is actually considered. The paper also introduces suggestions for the energy system, which has a crucial importance in coping with the resource management of the future, where the economic, social, and environmental/climate needs of the post-crisis world should be suitably considered.

Automation Tool Preparation in the Conditions of Production

2015 ◽  
Vol 770 ◽  
pp. 739-743 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.S. Yuanyushkin ◽  
D.V. Lobanov ◽  
D.A. Rychkov
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Rational Design ◽  
Economic Effect ◽  
Optimal Choice ◽  
Processing Efficiency ◽  
Time Required ◽  
The Given ◽  
High Processing ◽  
Selection Of

The key task of the tool manufacturing is to create or to choose such a type of tool, which would permit to provide high processing efficiency, the best tool`s workability and the quality of the machined surfaces with minimum expenses and resources. The optimal choice of the constructive tool modifications from a variety of options takes much time required for the preparation of the tool to work. To solve this problem, we have developed software that allows you to create, organize and carry out a comparative analysis of structural instruments in order to identify rational option for the given conditions of production. Ordering and selection of a rational design of the instrument is carried out in accordance with established procedures of modeling and comparative analysis of design solutions. Application software can reduce design time technological process by 80...90%, and get a substantial annual economic effect.

scholarly journals Industrial life cycle: relevance of national markets in the development of new industries for energy technologies – the case of wind energy

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 1063-1107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlene O’Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Political Support ◽  
Energy Industry ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
Market Conditions ◽  
Life Cycle Theory ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
New Energy

Abstract About 20 years ago Klepper (1997) has shown that the life cycle theory, initially introduced for products, can also be applied to the development of industries. The industries that were examined to establish this theory were marked by relatively stable market conditions that are typically driven by innovation. However, research on the transition of the energy system has shown that markets for new energy technologies are driven by political support. As yet an analysis of the industry life cycle of an industry which has developed under politically driven market conditions has not been conducted. Therefore this paper examines the development of the global wind energy industry and the relevance of national markets in a globalized world. The study is founded on a large empirical database. A comparative analysis of various international and national developments was conducted using descriptive statistical methods. The findings show that the global development derives from the sum of individual national developments. It reveals a strong influence of national markets on the development of their respective wind energy industry. Therefore these findings provide relevant insides for the political debate on market support mechanisms in wind energy.

The Public Acceptance of New Energy Technologies

Daedalus ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 142 (1) ◽  
pp. 90-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger E. Kasperson ◽  
Bonnie J. Ram
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Power ◽  
Energy System ◽  
The United States ◽  
Public Acceptance ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Gasoline Prices ◽  
The Public ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
New Energy ◽  
The U.S

In the wake of ominous results about the impending path of climate change, and with gasoline prices hovering around four dollars per gallon, the 2012 presidential and congressional campaigns are full of claims and counterclaims about the transformation of the U.S. energy system. Although much discussion has centered on the need for new energy technologies, this debate as yet has been narrow and limited. Meaningful deployment of any technology will raise questions of public acceptance. Little is known about how diverse publics in the United States will respond to the advent of new energy sources, whether they involve a “second renaissance” for nuclear power, a dash to embrace hydraulic fracking for oil and natural gas, or emerging prospects for renewable energies like wind and solar power. Yet public acceptance will determine the outlook. Adding further complication is the growing debate about traditional energy sources and the extent to which a fossil fuel – based energy system should continue to be central to the American economy. This essay explores the issues involved in public acceptance of stability and change in the U.S. energy system. We conclude with several recommendations for gaining a greater understanding of the public acceptance quandary.

System synthesis in developing the mechanisms to bolster innovation in the Russian energy sector: Methodological issues

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 2012-2049
Author(s):  
A.A. Nikonova
Keyword(s):  
Systems Approach ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Energy Sector ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Energy Complex ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Control Actions ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
The Face

Subject. I consider methodological issues of developing the organizational and economic mechanisms to stir up innovation in the energy sector, taking into account structural, technological and other features of the Russian fuel and energy complex and poorly predicted economic dynamics. Objectives. The aim is to elaborate a methodology for identifying adequate control actions that contribute to the modernization of the fuel and energy complex (FEC) and introduction of new energy technologies in the face of external and internal instability. Methods. The concept of methodological support to innovative mechanisms is presented as a result of analysis and synthesis of economic facilities and systems. Significant factors of energy development are viewed within the entire socio-economic system. Results. I structured fundamental stages of analysis and synthesis of the energy system to obtain realistic assessments of innovative potential and select adequate mechanisms to support innovation and modernization. I devised a conceptual model to choose control actions from the perspective of the systemic paradigm of the FEC development, unlike the Russian practice of making fragmentary and episodic organizational, economic, technological and other decisions. Conclusions. The paper presents current trends in innovation. It highlights areas of control actions that can contribute to enhancing the innovation in the sector. The systems approach to mechanisms for stirring up innovations enables to increase their viability and flexibility.

scholarly journals Systematic Analysis of Indicators for Socio-Economic Security

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 338-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. N. Shvaiba
Keyword(s):  
Economic Security ◽  
Economic Systems ◽  
Security Level ◽  
Fundamental Groups ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Social Standard ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Quality Of Living ◽  
The Given

Conducting a systematic analysis of indicators for socio-economic security it is necessary to point out that fundamental groups of characteristics pertaining to socio-economic security include the following indicators: social standard and quality of living, degree of socio-economic system security, level of national financial independence, situation with management system and provision of socio-economic security. All the mentioned and some other indicators have something in common while ensuring socio-economic security and, for this reason, it is important to keep their balance and coherence. Evaluation of socio-economic security for a macro-system can be implemented among other tasks while using matrix method. According to this method it is possible to evaluate a possibility of threat appearance due to changes in a specific indicator, level of impact on national security, duration and time rate of changes in unwanted manifestations. The matrix makes it possible to classify those dangers when there is a possibility of an unsafe situation occurrence to such extent that it is required to undertake urgent measures to improve the situation and take special actions. The proposed method demonstrates visible results and it is considered as a statistical method of analysis. The given method presents rather good results while making smooth changes in evolutionary characteristics of the system. Monitoring horizon of these models is 1–2 years. In this context it is necessary to take into account that the proposed method is hardly suitable in the case when there are prompt changes in characteristics from one group of indicators to the other one. This is due to the fact that statistics of past periods has been applied and it characterized the given system which was under completely different circumstances at that moment. If this is the case then there is a discrepancy in creation of methods at all levels of socio-economic systems and these methods adequately take into account dynamics of changes in the system.

scholarly journals Creating energy citizenship through material participation

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne Ryghaug ◽  
Tomas Moe Skjølsvold ◽  
Sara Heidenreich
Keyword(s):  
Public Support ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Electric Car ◽  
Energy Transitions ◽  
New Energy ◽  
New Material ◽  
Knowledge Deficits ◽  
Low Carbon Energy

Transitions towards low-carbon energy systems will be comprehensive and demanding, requiring substantial public support. One important contribution from STS is to highlight the roles of citizens and public engagement. Until recently, energy users have often been treated as customers and passive market actors, or as recipients of technology at the margins of centralized systems. With respect to the latter role, critical or hesitant public action has been explained in terms of NIMBYism and knowledge deficits. This article focuses on the production of energy citizenship when considering public participation in low-carbon energy transitions. We draw upon the theory of ‘material participation’ to highlight how introducing and using emergent energy technologies may create new energy practices. We analyze an ongoing introduction of new material objects, highlighting the way these technologies can be seen as material interventions co-constructing temporalities of new and sustainable practices. We argue that artefacts such as the electric car, the smart meter and photovoltaic panels may become objects of participation and engagement, and that the introduction of such technologies may foster material participation and energy citizenship. The paper concludes with a discussion about the role of policies for low-carbon energy transitions on the making of energy citizenship, as well as limits of introducing a materially based energy citizenship.

Energy Efficiency

Energy ◽  
2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Goldemberg
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Renewable Sources ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
System P ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Technical Solutions

What are the existing technical solutions to the present energy system? Existing technical solutions to the present energy system include higher efficiency, increased reliance on renewable sources, deployment of new energy technologies, and policies to accelerate the adoption of new technologies. These solutions are...

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