Theories and Models of Alternative Energy and Their Socio-Economic Implications | Chapter 5 | Emerging Issues in Environment, Geography and Earth Science Vol. 8

There is a need for new political, social and economic theories, as neither present day capitalism nor communism are yet adequate in creating sustainable societies, or for reversing climate change. This is a rough “working” document for discussion purposes. Integrated responses are especially relevant to energy planning and implementation; interactions among water, food, energy and biological carbon sequestration; and urban planning, which provides substantial opportunities for enhanced resilience, reduced emissions and more sustainable development (medium confidence).

Author(s) Details:

Paul A. Comet,
Comet Environmental Consulting, Houston, Texas, USA.

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AI and Alternative Energy: The Case of the Solar Cell Industry | Chapter 8 | Contemporary Perspective on Science, Technology and Research Vol. 5

Alternative energy is a key issue today. But so is also artificial intelligence. Search for alternative energy sources and optimizing use is a reoccurring event within the context of energy saving and climate preservation.  Cost economies of modes of alternative energy is a core issue as well. Artificial intelligence is a similar core issue resembling alternative energy and, possibly, exceeding it. Penetration of artificial intelligence in almost all aspects of industry and consumption is a daily occurrence. The implications are far and wide. Not a day goes by without a fresh notion of an artificial intelligence impact on one aspect of industry or the others.

How do the equally momentous   issues relate to each other??? And how could artificial intelligence influence alternative energy? And could solar energy illustrate this potential impact?

The article starts with a set of definitions. They are boundary setting. Artificial intelligence is defined in terns of system structure and technology features. Alternative energy is assigned segments and parameters. The possible impact of artificial intelligence technologies on the alternative energy spectrum is illustrated by taking solar cell industry as a case. The so called “Rumsfeld Matrix“, or the “Known knowns and unknown unknowns’ matrix”: provides the analytical vehicle.

The article relies on research done on both issues. And it explores possibly unknown dimensions of the interaction as well as the mutual impact. 

Author(s) Details:

El Namaki,
VU School of Management, Switzerland.

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Factors Influencing the Potential of Biogas usage in Thyolo District, Malawi | Chapter 07 | Current Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Vol. 3

 Because alternate fuel sources are underdeveloped in poor nations, most households utilise firewood or charcoal as their major source of cooking and heating. The goal of this research is to look into the aspects that influence biogas energy's potential as an alternative energy source. The study used a mixed method research design to see if political, economic, social-cultural, and technological factors influence the usage of biogas as a renewable energy source in one of Malawi's southern regions. The results revealed that biogas has a considerably high potential (p0.05) for use, with over 66 percent. The findings also revealed that social, cultural, political, economic, and technological factors had no significant impact on the area's usage of biogas as an energy source (p>0.05). However, the study found that additional factors such as the failure of existing digesters, high initial investment costs, and a lack of awareness of biogas technology all had an impact on the area's biogas potential. As a result, education and awareness campaigns should be expanded in order to educate communities about biogas technology, its benefits, and how to repair non-functioning digesters. More research is also suggested to determine the degree of technical skills and non-functioning digesters in the area.

Author(S) Details

Trezar Marie Mnenula
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, The Catholic University of Malawi, Malawi.

Maureen Kapute Mzuza
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies, The Catholic University of Malawi, Malawi.

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