Evolution of Energy: Global Developments and Challenges [Guest Editorial]

The special issue editor chose as the central theme for this issue a long-term view of energy developments worldwide, reflecting the different conditions faced in different regions and focusing essentially on electricity supply. Experts were asked to review the electricity matrices of different regions and countries worldwide and predict future evolution considering the international discussions on nuclear energy, renewable energy, energy dependence and security, and global warming emissions. He also wanted to identify challenges being faced in electricity supply, given growing public opposition. He succeeded in soliciting contributions from the World Bank, the United States, China, Latin America, India and Africa, as well as an overview of the Fukushima accident.