Alternate Energy: Assessment & Implementation Reference Book

ISBN-13: 9780824742898 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 258 str.

James J. Winebrake; Winebrake J. Winebrake; James J. Winebrake

Opis

This book explores the future of energy technologies with emphasis on alternative, non-conventional technologies, their potential impacts, and the technical, economic, and policy issues that affect their successful integration into global energy markets. It considers energy management and technology development by exploring data from energy technology "roadmaps." International in scope, it examines both the technical and non-technical aspects of emerging technologies and presents detailed technology assessments for specific alternative energy resources. It includes an overview of the problems associated with conventional energy and an insightful discussion of technology implementation issues.

Spis treści

Introduction: What is an Energy Roadmap
Lighting Technology Roadmap
Commercial Buildings Technology Roadmap
Residential Building Technology Roadmap
Windows Industry Technology Roadmap
Hydrogen Energy Technology Roadmap
Biomass Technology Roadmap
Small Wind Power Energy Roadmap
Solar Electric Power Technology Roadmap
Conclusion: Learning from the Roadmaps
Index

O autorze

James J. Winebrake (Edited by)