ABSTRACT

The greatest challenge of our time is to build a world based on the sustainable use of renewable power. Our massive dependence on fossil fuels has upset the very climatic system that made human evolution possible. The global economy and its financial system are in jeopardy, running hot on overtly cheap yet increasingly costly and fast depleting oil. A 100% renewable world is seen by many as an impossible dream in anything but the very long term. But not only do a growing number of initiatives and plans dare to make the change but many have already achieved it. This rich collection presents a series of pioneering efforts and their champions, and the paths to their successes. Ranging from initiatives by individuals to visions for companies, communities and entire countries, it defeats tired economic and technical counter-arguments, showing how the schemes featured not only can and do work but do so economically and with available technology. The book is introduced by incisive writing by Peter Droege, explaining the challenges and framing a roadmap towards a 100% renewable reality.

chapter 1|48 pages

100% Renewable Energy

The Essential Target

chapter 3|13 pages

The Renewable Imperative

Providing Climate Protection and Energy Security

chapter 4|16 pages

100% is Possible Now

chapter 6|73 pages

100% Renewable Champions

International Case Studies

chapter 7|5 pages

Feed-in Tariffs

The Policy Path to 100%

chapter 8|13 pages

How to Achieve Renewable Energy Regions and Advance Sustainable Development:

Integrated Models and Processes in Germany

chapter 9|18 pages

Renewable Regions

Life After Fossil Fuel in Spain

chapter 10|19 pages

100% Renewable Transport

chapter 11|4 pages

Better Place

chapter 12|13 pages

How to Grow Food in the 100% Renewable City

Building-Integrated Agriculture

chapter 13|8 pages

Masdar City Master Plan

The Design and Engineering Strategies

chapter 14|12 pages

Urban Energy Potentials

A Step Towards the Use of 100% Renewable Energies

chapter 15|26 pages

Closing the Planning Gap

Moving to Renewable Communities

chapter 16|18 pages

Community Life at 100% and Beyond:

How to Raise a Renewable Family Without Even Trying

chapter 17|6 pages

100% Renewable Life

One Man's Journey for a Solar World