Navigating the Energy Transition: Strategies for a Sustainable Future
The global energy transition is no longer a distant concept – it is happening now. In 2024, renewables supplied more than 30% of global electricity, and by 2025 renewable electricity is expected to overtake coal as the world’s leading power source. This tipping point is driven by rapid advances in technologies such as green hydrogen, advanced energy storage, and high-efficiency solar systems.
Green hydrogen projects illustrate the scale of this shift: final investment decisions have surged from 102 projects in 2020 to 434 by 2024, with total investments increasing from USD 10 billion to USD 75 billion. This acceleration shows how industry, researchers, and policymakers are redesigning energy systems for a low-carbon future.
In this context, Strategies for an Energy Transition – Planning for a Sustainable Future becomes a key resource for anyone who needs to understand not only what is changing, but how to plan and model that change in practice.
What This Book Offers
This book provides a clear and applicable roadmap for navigating a structural shift in the way we produce and manage energy. Among its most important contributions:
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Modelling and optimisation of renewable-energy systems
Advanced tools to balance demand, resource availability, emissions and costs across realistic scenarios. -
A rigorous view of the water–energy nexus
How to plan energy systems while accounting for water availability, efficiency and long-term sustainability. -
Integration of emerging technologies
Chapters on battery degradation, hydrogen production and deep learning show how new technologies reshape strategic energy planning. -
Case studies and policy analysis
Real-world examples illustrate how different regions address the challenges of the energy transition. -
Stakeholder- and equity-focused strategies
Frameworks that incorporate social, economic and environmental dimensions, supporting a just and inclusive transition.
Why It Matters
Engineers, planners, regulators and researchers need reliable models, robust data and practical tools. This book provides exactly that: a strategic guide for informed decision-making in a landscape where technological innovation is outpacing traditional reference materials.
From industrial projects and national energy plans to academic research, the energy transition demands an understanding of complex interactions: electricity, water, emissions, storage, policies and markets. Strategies for an Energy Transition organises these elements into a coherent structure that can be applied in real projects and studies.
Further Resources
Readers who wish to explore broader data and global trends can consult leading institutions such as:
- International Energy Agency (IEA) – www.iea.org
- International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – www.irena.org
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – www.un.org
- World Economic Forum – www.weforum.org
These organisations provide up-to-date insights on energy policy, technology trends and global sustainability goals that complement the analytical depth of this book.
Who Should Read This Book?
- Energy engineers and system planners
- Researchers and advanced students in energy and sustainability
- Consultants working on energy transition projects
- Policy makers and regulators in the energy sector
- Professionals involved in hydrogen, storage and grid modernisation
- Organisations planning long-term sustainable investments
If you work in any of these areas, this book can help you save time, avoid trial-and-error, and adopt methodologies that are already tested in real-world applications.
Final Insight
The energy transition from 2025 to 2030 is not just a technological replacement. It is a complete redesign of how we produce, transport and consume energy. Decisions made today will shape the resilience and competitiveness of industries, cities and countries for decades to come.
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