"Wind power and solar photovoltaics (PV) are crucial to meeting future energy needs while decarbonising the power … bleak picture of clean energy progress. However, the inherent variability of wind power and solar PV raises unique and … energy (VRE)? And if so, how?"--Back cover …

Local governments have the power to influence the energy choices of their citizens. Many cities and towns have already … encouraged energy efficiency measures. Even so, as demand for energy services continues to grow, the energy infrastructure that … deployment of renewable energy technologies and decentralized energy systems, and hence gain the multi-benefits of increased …

As the global energy transition accelerates, all energy sectors will experience significant transformations, affecting … how energy is produced and consumed. This implies a changing role of hydrocarbon fuels such as oil and natural gas. While … these fuels will continue to play a role in energy systems, notably in large energy demand centres, all scenarios point to a …