The Nexus: Energy, Environment and Climate Change

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This book focuses on the water–energy–climate nexus, which can be used to improve energy security and quality of life for millions of people in developing countries. It enhances the reader’s understanding of the link between energy and climate, through the development of new approaches to and methods for energy generation, energy use, and climate change adaptation and resilience. By presenting case studies and research reports, the book addresses the relevant issues needed in order to analyze and successfully implement technologies in the water–energy–climate nexus. It focuses on the contributions of higher education institutions in terms of capacity-building for energy efficiency, energy access and energy security, as they relate to climate change mitigation. The book combines results from the authors’ own research with detailed analyses, and the research presented lays the foundation for innovative new concepts and ideas, which the authors subsequently discuss. The book will appeal to all those interested in the links between energy issues, sustainability and climate change, as it focuses on the exchange between science and technology experts, as well as decision makers. It also supports students studying renewable energies and energy security, while serving as a valuable reference source for researchers, professionals, practitioners and scientists. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Front Matter ....Pages 1-1 Decarbonising the Finnish Transport Sector by 2050—Electricity or Biofuels? (Klaus Skytte, Rasmus Bramstoft Pedersen)....Pages 3-22 Modelling Electricity Generation from Sugarcane Production System Using Systems Dynamics (Mutanga Shingirirai Savious, Marne De Vries)....Pages 23-35 Techno-Economic Viability of Husk Powered Systems for Rural Electrification in Uganda: Part I: Sustainability and Power Potential Aspects (Yonah K. Turinayo, Mackay A. E. Okure)....Pages 37-51 Techno-Economic Viability of Husk Powered Systems for Rural Electrification in Uganda: Part II: Economic and Policy Aspects (Mackay A. E. Okure, Yonah K. Turinayo, Samuel B. Kucel)....Pages 53-74 Stand-Alone Wind or Photovoltaic Power System: A Holistic Approach for System Design and Selection (Yatindra Kumar Ramgolam, Roobesh Thumiah)....Pages 75-92 Energie Hill Neu Wulmstorf—Reuse of a Former Landfill Site for Energy Production from Renewable Energy (Stefan Lübben, Tilmann Wolfsteller)....Pages 93-111 Assessing Energy Potential from Waste Tyres in Mauritius by Direct Combustion, Pyrolysis and Gasification (Akshaye Rekhaye, Pratima Jeetah)....Pages 113-125 A Review of Thermochemical Technologies for the Conversion of Waste Biomass to Biofuel and Energy in Developing Countries (Y. P. Rago, R. Mohee, D. Surroop)....Pages 127-143 An Energy Balance Analysis of Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW) for Power Production in Fiji (Shirleen Swapna, Anirudh Singh)....Pages 145-156 Potential of Small-Scale Power Generation from the MSW Incineration Techniques in Fiji (Arvind Kumar, Anirudh Singh)....Pages 157-170 Replacing Fossil Fuel with PV Systems Through Technical Capacity Building in Kenya (Izael Da Silva, Ronoh Geoffrey, Teddy Nalubega, Mwaura Njogu)....Pages 171-180 Design Technology for Bioenergy Conversion of Organic Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste (Anthony Njuguna Matheri, Charles Mbohwa, Mohamed Belaid, Jane Catherine Ngila)....Pages 181-201 Front Matter ....Pages 203-203 Zymomonas mobilis—Towards Bacterial Biofuel (Kim G. Clarke, Thapelo Mokomele, Linda H. Callanan, Jeanne Groenewald)....Pages 205-219 Co-digestion of Lawn Grass with Cow Dung and Pig Manure Under Anaerobic Condition (Suraya Singh, Anthony Njuguna Matheri, Mohamed Belaid, Edison Muzenda)....Pages 221-243 Application of Different Pre-treatment Techniques for Enhanced Biogas Production from Lawn Grass: A Review (N. T. Sibiya, H. Tesfagiogis, E. Muzenda)....Pages 245-255 Design and Operation of a Single-Stage Plug-Flow Digester Using Organic Wastes Generated from University of Mauritius Cafeteria (Geeta Somaroo, Santaram Venkannah, Anuksha Boojhawon, Sanjana Gunasee, Romeela Mohee, Hemraj Ramnarain)....Pages 257-272 Possible Absorbent Regeneration in Biogas Purification and Upgrading: A Review (O. I. Maile, H. Tesfagiorgis, E. Muzenda)....Pages 273-287 Wastewater Biorefineries: Integrating Water Treatment and Value Recovery (Robert Pott, Madelyn Johnstone-Robertson, Bernelle Verster, Shilpa Rumjeet, Lefa Nkadimeng, Tayana Raper et al.)....Pages 289-302 Front Matter ....Pages 303-303 Small is Beautiful: Why a Club Approach is the Way to Go in Climate Change Mitigation (Rafael Leal-Arcas)....Pages 305-317 Contextualizing of Organized Labour Position on Carbon Tax in South Africa Using a Qualitative System Dynamics Model (Martin Kaggwa)....Pages 319-329 A Step-by-Step Calculation of the Combined Margin Grid Emission Factor of the National Electricity System of Mauritius (Prakash N. K. Deenapanray, Sanjay Sookhraz)....Pages 331-346 Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions from Solid Waste Management: Prognosis of Related Issues (Sunjaya Leelah, Ackmez Mudhoo)....Pages 347-366 Assessing the Implementation of Eco-Driving in Mauritius—A Climate Change Mitigation Measure (Joanna Doorghen-Gorden, Manta Devi Nowbuth, Virendra Proag)....Pages 367-381 The Nexus Energy, Environment and Climate Change: Future Trends (Walter Leal Filho)....Pages 383-388