This book focuses on spatial planning - an important determinantof energy saving and renewable
energy supply. Revealing the key driving forcesfor spatial development supporting the shift
towards energy efficiency andrenewable energy supplies it shows the importance of integrated
spatial andenergy planning approaches for a timely and sustainable change of energysystems
thus supporting policies of climate protection. As operating withinthe context of renewable
energy sources is becoming a major policy issue at theinternational European and national
level spatial dimensions of renewableenergy systems as well as challenges barriers and
opportunities in differentspatial contexts become more important. This book analyses not only
thefundamental system interrelations between resources technologies and consumptionpatterns
with respect to energy but also the links to the spatial context andprovides guidelines for
researchers as well as practitioners in this new emerging field. It presents innovative
analytical tools to solve real-worldproblems and discusses the most important fields of action
in integratedspatial and energy planning including planning contents planning visions
andprinciples as well as planning process design and planning methodology.
