The Decentralized Energy Revolution

Business Strategies for a New Paradigm
1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-349-44447-2
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan

Buch, Englisch, 221 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 364 g

The global energy system stands at the verge of a far-reaching paradigm shift. The established model of centralized supply services will be challenged by new, decentralized technologies, with Germany being an international role model for energy efficiency and renewable energy generation.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Burger, C.

Weinmann, J.

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Forschung & Entwicklung (F&E), Innovation
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Marketing
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Strategisches Management

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: At the Verge of a Paradigm Shift? Drivers and Technologies for Decentralized Energy Supply Micro CHP and Micro Turbines – Disruptive Business Models and Innovation Networks Bioenergy Villages, Micro Grids and Electric Cars – Re-communalization and the Rise of Island Systems Smart Metering and Smart Grid – a Necessary Upgrade? Building Efficiency and Energy Service Contracting – Risk Reduction via Standardization Key Success Factors and Lessons Learned

Über Autor(innen)

CHRISTOPH BURGER is a member of the faculty at the European School of Management and Technology, and Managing Director of ESMT Customized Solutions GmbH. He studied business administration and economics and worked as a strategy consultant at Arthur D. Little. At ESMT, Christoph teaches decision-making, strategy and negotiation in executive education programs.



JENS WEINMANN is a program director at ESMT Customized Solutions GmbH. He graduated in energy engineering and received his PhD from London Business School in Decision Sciences. After fellowships at Harvard University and the European University Institute, he worked as consultant in transport and energy policy and teaches environmental economics, regulation and decision-making.