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Russian Renewable Energy

The Potential for International Cooperation

Indra Overland author Heidi Kjaernet author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Nov '09

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This book examines Russia's role in the global low-carbon economy and its renewable energy potential, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

In Russian Renewable Energy, the author delves into Russia's potential as a significant player in the global shift towards a low-carbon economy. The book presents a thorough analysis of the country's often-overlooked strengths within the renewable energy sector. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how Russia's unique position can influence global climate politics and energy supply strategies, particularly in the context of a post-Kyoto framework.

This groundbreaking work is the first of its kind to investigate the political and economic challenges facing the development of renewable energy in Russia. It critically examines the possibility of forging effective partnerships that leverage Russia's strengths in basic research and its rich natural resources, combined with Western management expertise. The author explores various avenues for innovation and export potential, highlighting key areas such as solar power, electricity reform, and the potential for Nordic-Russian collaborations.

Russian Renewable Energy offers valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and business leaders interested in collaboration with Russian entities. The book raises essential questions regarding how Russia and other key nations will navigate the complexities of global climate politics and manage their energy resources in an evolving world. Through a balanced perspective, it sheds light on the intricate dynamics at play and the opportunities that may arise from strategic partnerships in the renewable energy landscape.

'EU and Russia are neighbours and energy plays a very important role in their relations and trade. This book provides unique insights into Russia's surprisingly strong tradition in renewable energy, as well as the obstacles at policy and regulatory levels.' Peter Lund, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland 'Overland and Kjaernet cut right to the heart of Russia's renewable energy sector, and give the reader an exposé that is unprecedented both in its comprehensiveness and its detail. This work will be the international standard-bearer on Russia's renewable energy sector for many years to come.' Valeriy Kharchenko, All-Russian Institute for the Electrification of Agriculture, Russia 'The reported data and their analysis are well structured. The analysis is most suitable for different groups of readers, starting with the people interested in the problems of energy supply, ranging from the local to the global level, to the researchers and policy makers who are interested in the opportunities and perspectives to widen the Russian-EU cooperation... The language used by the authors is easy to understand, especially for professionals in the area. The ideas and results of the assessments contribute to international cooperation in the future and an improved understanding of sustainable development - one of the main goals of the EU policy.' International Journal of Environment and Pollution

ISBN: 9780754679721

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 476g

198 pages