1st Edition
Energy in Brazil Towards a Renewable Energy Dominated System
By Antonio Dias Leite
Copyright 2009
272 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
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Routledge
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Rapidly developing countries such as China and India are the real main players in the climate debate, with the potential for massive increases in their carbon emissions in coming years. Brazil is often included in their number, yet this country is in fact notable for its exceptionally high reliance on energy from renewable sources – approaching fifty per cent. However, the fact that much of this... Read more
Preface
1. Historical Overview of the 20th Century
2. Energy and Economic Growth: A Statistical Abstract
3. Hydro Power and Electricity
4. Fossil Fuels
5. The Nuclear Issue
6. The Role of Biomass and Land Use in Brazil
7. New Energies, Small Hydro and Biomass-Fired
8. Energy Efficiency and Environment
9. Brazil's Energy Prospects Within the World Context
Looking Forward
Appendix 1 - Brazil in Maps
Appendix 2 - List of Figures
Appendix 3 - List of Tables
Appendix 4 - List of Brazilian Acronyms
Appendix 5 - List of Main Sources of Information in Brazil
Appendix 6 - Brazilian Exchange Rate - Real (R$)/US$ 1995-2007
Biography
Antonio Dias Leite is an engineer and doctor in economics. He was granted the title of Professor Emeritus of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, where he has served for forty years. On a leave of absence from the university he was president of Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (1967/69) and Minister of Mines and Energy (1969/73).
'Facing an exciting and challenging energy future, where awareness and understanding of energy supply and the impact of climate change has never been greater, I highly recommend the book to decision- and policymakers in the energy business. The world needs exemplary cases and this book represents an excellent national case study for the development and implementation of a sustainable and diverse energy mix.' From the Foreword by Christoph Frei, Secretary General, World Energy Council 'This is a major contribution to the discussion around climate change mitigation that will be key reading for policymakers and researchers concerned with the fututre role and impacts of rapidly developing countries.' Management of Environmental Quality Journal, 2010.
