Beschreibung
This book provides a clear roadmap for adopting renewable energy solutions. It is not a mere technical guide, but a wealth of thoughtful reflection on the mindsets needed to support transition to green energy. This is because a green revolution requires more than technological advances; it demands a cultural shift toward responsibility and environmental stewardship. It calls for ordinary people, businesses, and policymakers to rethink how energy is produced, distributed and consumed. The book highlights the current urgency, illustrating how global eventssuch as intensifying wildfires, droughts, and extreme weather patternsare no longer distant warnings but part of daily realities. Solar power emerges as a prominent solution in the book, not only for its technical feasibility but also because it represents a fresh approach to energy: decentralized, sustainable, and can be focused on empowering remote communities. In regions struggling with limited access to traditional energy systems, renewables provide a lifeline, reducing dependency on fossil fuels and offering long-term economic and environmental benefits. One of the core strengths of this book lies in its balance between practical advice and inspiring examples. The author highlights efforts already underway worldwide, but innovatively introduces a modeling of green energy systems in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo, showcasing the power of local solutions with global relevance, and illustrating that environmental responsibility is not restricted to wealthier nations; meaningful change can originate from anywhere, driven by communities committed to sustainable practices. The closed-loop simulation for a green energy revolution in the Democratic Republic of the Congo illustrates what any nation on Earth can do to transition to 100% renewable energy while converting existing fossil fuel infrastructures into clean energy drivers. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of resilience. In fact, the road to a sustainable energy future is not without challenges, but solutions become achievable when communities, businesses, and governments align their efforts. Resilience, in this context, is the ability to anticipate difficulties, adapt swiftly, and implement innovative solutions to ensure long-term sustainability.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Tongele N. Tongele wears many hatsengineer, thinker, educator, and advocate for technology that matters. He is dedicated to exploring how technology can benefit both society and the environment. He challenges himself and his readers to creatively examine how science and technology shape cultures, to actively play a role, however small it may be, in swinging the pendulum of technological innovations toward improving living conditions and promoting understanding and peaceful conflict resolutions for the dignity of humanity on Earth.
Herstellerkennzeichnung:
Springer Verlag GmbH
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69121 Heidelberg
DE
E-Mail: juergen.hartmann@springer.com
