As the human population increases and technology advances, new solutions are being found for the problems caused by our growing need for energy. While some people continue to believe fossil fuels are the best source of energy, others have begun to use renewable energy sources that are better for the environment. Through the accessible and age-appropriate main text, readers are introduced to renewable energy sources, such as solar power, wind power, and geothermal power. Engaging fact boxes and a helpful glossary provide additional information, while full-color photographs enhance the reading experience.
"This second edition maintains the book's basis on fundamentals, whilst including experience gained from the rapid growth of renewable energy technologies as secure national resources and for climate change mitigation, more extensively ...
Bird community responses were similarly unaffected by thinning treatments (Stephens et al. 2014), but territory densities of California spotted owls (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) and a few other closedcanopy- associated avian ...
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It describes the technological interventions for reducing environmental and economic damage resulting from the use of conventional energy sources. In this book, the focus is on utilizing various renewable energy sources in diverse sectors.
Because of the increasing severity of problems posed by conventional sources of energy - threats to the security of the world's oil supply, the environmental costs of burning fossil fuels,...
This book is an ideal reference for teaching renewable energy to engineering and science students, as well as a reference book for scientists and professionals doing self study on the subject.
A quantitative characterization of technologies, this book lays out expectations of costs, performance, and impacts, as well as barriers and research and development needs.
Renewable Energy Resources: Basic Principles and Applications
With this volume, the authors want to explore and analyze the causes and consequences of fragmentation and discussing policy responses on promoting renewable energy generation by shedding light on the policies proposed to promote the ...
Renewable Power Pathways is the result of a study by the National Research Council (NRC) Committee for the Programmatic Review of the Office of Power Technologies (OPT) review of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Power ...