Energy and Sustainable Futures: Proceedings of 2nd ICESF 2020 (Springer Proceedings in Energy)

This open access book presents papers displayed in the 2nd International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF 2020), co-organised by the University of Hertfordshire and the University Alliance DTA in Energy. The research included in this book covers a wide range of topics in the areas of energy and sustainability including: \* ICT and control of energy; \* conventional energy sources; \* energy governance; \* materials in energy research; \* renewable energy; and \* energy storage. The book offers a holistic view of topics related to energy and sustainability, making it of interest to experts in the field, from industry and academia. This open access book presents papers displayed in the 2nd International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF 2020), co-organised by the University of Hertfordshire and the University Alliance DTA for Energy. Contributions were presented in online sessions, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The research included in this book covers a wide range of topics in the areas of energy and sustainability including: " ICT and control of energy; " conventional energy sources; " energy governance; " materials in energy research; " renewable energy; and " energy storage. The book offers a holistic view of topics related to energy and sustainability, making it of interest to experts in the field, from industry and academia This open access book presents papers displayed in the 2nd International Conference on Energy and Sustainable Futures (ICESF 2020), co-organised by the University of Hertfordshire and the University Alliance DTA in Energy. The research included in this book covers a wide range of topics in the areas of energy and sustainability including: • ICT and control of energy; • conventional energy sources; • energy governance; • materials in energy research; • renewable energy; and • energy storage. The book offers a holistic view of topics related to energy and sustainability, making it of interest to experts in the field, from industry to academia.