Demand trumps policy: Bioenergy project experience in South Africa(PPT)

摘要

"The global transition has begun-a planetary society will take shape over the coming decades.But its outcome is in question."Raskin et al.(2002): Great Transition-The Promise and Lure of the Time Ahead;Stockholm Environment Institute.Are we asking the right questions? 1.We,(academic)chemical engineers: 1.1"What is the optimal configuration of a sustainable process/product/system?"1.1.1 Analysis-paralysis.2.Rather: 2.1"How can.we help to get low-carbon plants built now?"2.1.1 Action and transition-focused.2.1.2 Needs social/economic savvy,not mathematics.2.1.3 Flexible platforms,optimised later.