Low carbon development: its social implications and challenges -- Theoretical framework -- The social challenges of Chinese hydropower dams in the Mekong region (co-author Frauke Urban) -- The high costs of wind energy in Germany: social challenges and possible solutions (co-author Frauke Urban)...

1. General introduction -- 2. Modelling energy and development : an evaluation of models and concepts -- 3. Modelling energy systems for developing countries -- 4. Renewable and low carbon energy as mitigation options of climate change for China's power sector -- 5. Scenarios for renewable...