<p>This book provides authoritative information on renewable energy sources and reviews the driving forces behind the growth of this particular subsector of the energy industry.</p>

<p>The world is witnessing: increasing concerns about climate change; growing debate on economic transformation; market instabilities; technological advancements; demand by growing populations for transparency in business and governance; and the increasing quest for sustainable development.</p>

<p>In this context, the negative effects of using unclean and unsustainable energy sources, is brought into sharper focus and energy diversification is an important driver for fostering long-term sustainable economic development and green-growth.</p>
