Aug 30
2009

Renewable Energy: Technology, Economics and Environment

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From the reviews: “This translation of a book originally published in German discusses and analyzes the basics of solar, wind, photovoltaic, geothermal, and water-based energy (including ocean energy). a ] this well-illustrated work is full of valuable information. a ] Many tables, charts, and drawings are included. Authors Kaltschmit, Streicher, and Wiese are listed in the book as editors; they have compiled a large amount of nearly current technical literature in a well-org (more…)

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Aug 27
2009

Renewable Energy Policy

Renewable energy is the key to the future of humankind. Wind power, solar (photovoltaic) energy, geothermal power, and other forms of renewables can help solve our most pressing environmental problems, including global climate change. But how do we move these promising technologies out of the laboratory and into widespread use? Renewable Energy Policy shows what public policy can—and cannot—do to help tap renewables’ promise. Renewable Energy Policy takes a pragmatic, (more…)

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Aug 24
2009

The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living

As oil prices continue to rise, many people are starting to think about how to unhook from the electricity grid. The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses completely on off-grid, sustainable living and rural energy independence. Author/engineer William H. Kemp, who is a leading expert in small- and mid-scale renewable energy technologies, designed and built his own off-grid home. The result is a house that has all the standard “middle-class” creature comforts while using less than fi (more…)

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Aug 21
2009

Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, Second Edition

Book Description
Gets beyond renewable energy hype by providing a complete guide to the science behind the most promising sources such as wind, solar, and bio.

We are hearing a LOT about renewable energy these days! But unlike most available resources on alternative energy that focus on politics and economic impacts, da Rosa’s practical guide, Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, is dedicated to explaining the scientific and technological principles and processes that e (more…)

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Aug 18
2009

Renewable Energy

Review
`Review from previous edition It is high time that good textbooks on the subject become available on the market. Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, is thus a timely and welcome addition to the existing literature on the subject…Godfrey Boyle and his team of authors have, in my view, managed to produce an outstanding textbook in which a wealth of information, including an extensive amount of data, is presented in a lucid and comprehensible form.’ The Journa (more…)

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Aug 15
2009

Renewable Energy: Sustainable Energy Concepts for the Future

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“This creative book dispenses with formal chapters, but the 20 major categories clearly document innovative and sustainable energy concepts using existing technologies based in Europe. The descriptions are clear, and the combination of pictures and diagrams are relevant and convincing.” (CHOICE, January 2009)

This essential new title provides a contemporary overview on a major key topic of the 21st century. Written by well known scientists in the area who discuss the to (more…)

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Aug 12
2009

The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower (Mother Earth News Wiser Living)

The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and efforts to tap into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources to heat and cool homes, to provide hot water and electricity, and even to cook. These mea (more…)

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