Table of Contents
Part I Theory and History
1. Global Energy Systems - A Historical Perspective
2. Scales and Systems Interactions at All Scales across Multiple Energy Domains
3. Whole Energy Systems Components
4. Brief Overview of Energy Systems Models and Methodologies
5. Discrepancies in Energy System Models: Actual vs. Forecast
6. Drivers and Challenges for Energy Systems Modelling for 20th Century and of Future WES Integration
7. Worldwide Conversation about Energy Systems Integration
Part II Modelling – Challenges and Discussions
8. Why do Mathematical Modelling?
9. Indicators and Their Role in Models
10. Research Challenges
11. Performance of Multi-Scale Energy Systems
12. Problems/Gaps/Research Questions and Issues
Part III Energy Policy, Markets and Geopolitics
13. Energy Policies - What Our Past Teaches Us
14. Measures, Practices, and Tools - Utilizing Best Practices to Reduce Air Pollution and Carbon Footprint World Wide
15. Energy Policy Simulators & Modelling Approaches
16. Energy Policy Simulators & Energy Modelling Approaches
17. Policy Instruments
18. Energy Resource Use and Geopolitics of Trade