Universal access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable electricity critical insights for the next generation of energy systems Md. Rabiul Islam [and five others]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Islam, Md. Rabiul (Of University of Wollongong), author.

Series:

Synthesis lectures on sustainable development.

Synthesis lectures on sustainable development 2637-7691

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electric power systems.

Renewable energy sources.

Renewable Energy.

Medical Subjects:

Renewable Energy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham, Switzerland Springer [2026]

Summary:

"This book presents a framework for sustainable, affordable, and reliable electricity systems. It begins by examining the global energy situation, emphasizing the pressures of population growth, rapid urbanization, and environmental degradation. The critical aspects of reliability and resiliency are discussed next. Modern grids must balance the intermittency of renewable energy sources with the demand for a continuous supply. Energy storage, smart grids, and innovative market mechanisms all play a role, but they also raise questions about cost and feasibility. Another central theme is the rise of electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage. These technologies promise to reduce dependency on fossil fuels, but they also affect electricity demand and intensify the need for critical minerals. Their rapid adoption requires infrastructure planning, recycling strategies, and grid integration.A distinctive contribution of this work is the identification of twelve key research gaps in energy transition knowledge, policy, and technology, and proposing strategies to move toward an energy future that is fair, resilient, and sustainable for generations to come"-- Springer Nature Link

Contents:

Introduction to sustainable, affordable, and reliable electricity

Reliability and resiliency

Electric vehicles and energy storage

Net-zero emission energy system planning and circular economy

Nuclear power

Real cost of electricity and renewables

Universal and international power grid

Space energy transfer

Discussion and conclusion

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Online resource; title from PDF title page (Springer Nature Link, viewed May 7, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version Islam, Md. Rabiul (Of University of Wollongong) Universal access to sustainable, affordable, and reliable electricity

ISBN:

9783032195173

3032195179

OCLC:

1588211372

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license