Screen LibrarySustainable energy Opportunities and limitations /
In this timely book, leading authors explore the technologies that might help us to develop a sustainable energy future, emphasising renewable energy and the political and economic context needed for them to prosper. This collection makes hard-headed assessments of what is possible and what is not.
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| Literature type: | Electronic Software eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Energy, climate and the environment
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http://www.palgraveconnect.com/doifinder/10.1057/9780230378384 http://eeru.open.ac.uk/natta/rol.html |
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In this timely book, leading authors explore the technologies that might help us to develop a sustainable energy future, emphasising renewable energy and the political and economic context needed for them to prosper. This collection makes hard-headed assessments of what is possible and what is not. 'Dave Elliott and his authoritative co-authors consider the choices realistically in terms of technology, politics and economics. No other publication is so comprehensive and fair, as we move into an uncharted future.' - Professor John Twidell, Editor of the international journal 'Wind Engineering' 'The book takes a well-structured approach to dealing with what is in all respects a vast subject...Elliott and his co-authors give objective evaluations of the nuclear, wind, biomass, sea and solar power options...The authors consistently provide the podium to all sides of the debate.' - Business |
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Electronic book text. Epublication based on: 9780230020023, 2007. |
| Carrier Form: | 312 p. : 0 ill. |
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9780230020023 9780230378384 : 0230378382 : |
| CLC: | TK01 |
| Contents: | Introduction: Sustainable Energy: The Options-- D.Elliott PART ONE: THE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY OPTIONS Sustainable Energy: Nuclear Power and Renewables-- D.Elliott Wind Power and Similar Renewable Sources: Why Intermittency Doesn't Matter-- D.Milborrow Biomass: Greening the Transport System-- J.Scurlock Sea Power: How We Can Tap Wave and Tidal Power-- D.Elliott Solar Power: Energy From The Sun-- S.Roaf & R.Gupta Saving Energy: How to Cut Energy Wastage-- B.Everett The Limits to Energy Efficiency: Time to Beat The Rebound Effect-- H.Herring PART TWO: MAKING IT HAPPEN Supporting Renewables: Local |