Designing Sustainable Energy for All
Sustainable Product-Service System Design Applied to Distributed Renewable Energy
Author(s):
Carlo Vezzoli,
Fabrizio Ceschin,
Lilac Osanjo,
Mugendi K. M’Rithaa,
Richie Moalosi,
Venny Nakazibwe,
Jan Carel Diehl
Open Access: BY 4.0
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Publisher: Springer Nature
Description
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This open-access book explores how to expand sustainable energy access in low- and middle-income contexts.
Access to energy remains one of the greatest challenges for many people living in low-income and developing regions, with an estimated 1.4 billion people still lacking access to electricity. Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) systems are widely regarded as a promising solution to this challenge. However, despite their potential, implementing DRE systems is often complex and not always straightforward.
The book examines, discusses, and classifies Sustainable Product-Service System (S.PSS) business models that can effectively, efficiently, and sustainably deliver DRE solutions. Its insights are supported by case studies and real-world examples, highlighting the economic, environmental, and socio-ethical benefits of these models, as well as the limitations and barriers that may impede their adoption.
An innovative design approach is introduced, accompanied by a comprehensive set of design tools to help readers create and develop S.PSS-based solutions for delivering Distributed Renewable Energy systems.
The book also features practical applications of the design approach and tools by companies and practitioners. It is a valuable resource for professionals and readers in design, industry, government institutions, NGOs, and the research community.
Description
This open-access book explores how to expand sustainable energy access in low- and middle-income contexts.
Access to energy remains one of the greatest challenges for many people living in low-income and developing regions, with an estimated 1.4 billion people still lacking access to electricity. Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) systems are widely regarded as a promising solution to this challenge. However, despite their potential, implementing DRE systems is often complex and not always straightforward.
The book examines, discusses, and classifies Sustainable Product-Service System (S.PSS) business models that can effectively, efficiently, and sustainably deliver DRE solutions. Its insights are supported by case studies and real-world examples, highlighting the economic, environmental, and socio-ethical benefits of these models, as well as the limitations and barriers that may impede their adoption.
An innovative design approach is introduced, accompanied by a comprehensive set of design tools to help readers create and develop S.PSS-based solutions for delivering Distributed Renewable Energy systems.
The book also features practical applications of the design approach and tools by companies and practitioners. It is a valuable resource for professionals and readers in design, industry, government institutions, NGOs, and the research community.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Part I. Sustainable Energy for All
- Part II. System Design for Sustainable Energy for All
- Part III. Method and Tools for SD4SEA