Nwanosike Warren Energy and Sustainable Development

2. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-3-11-164343-4
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 110 Seiten

Reihe: De Gruyter Textbook

This textbook explains electricity generation in plain English so non-engineers can easily understand it. It also presents a framework to incorporate sustainability into international development projects in the energy sector. It uses examples from Africa to illustrate both sustainable and unsustainable energy development projects.

• Presents a unique view of energy sustainability as it relates to international development.
• Ideal for Masters and PhD students in the fields of international development and energy management.

Zielgruppe

Students, researchers and engineers in the area of sustainable en

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nwanosike Warren, Quinta

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft Elektroindustrie
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Quinta Warren is an energy and sustainability professional. As the Founder and CEO of Energy Research Consulting, she leads delivery of sustainable energy solutions.

Dr. Warren's experience includes key roles at prominent organizations such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport where she leads sustainability initiatives including the publishing of the Airport’s annual ESG report. She was previously with Consumer Reports, where she steered the development of legislative, regulatory, and corporate engagement strategies, championing sustainability on behalf of consumers. She co-authored a major CR survey report on consumer attitudes toward electric vehicles and low carbon fuels. She testified before the US Congress about the consumer benefits of the historic clean energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Dr. Warren also brought her expertise to ConocoPhillips, where she conducted research on novel CO capture methods, and optimization of oil and gas extraction processes. She was an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow with the Department of Energy and the Millennium Challenge Corporation, shaping domestic and international policies on carbon management and electricity generation.

Dr. Warren holds a Ph.D. in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University.