Renewable Energy in Nontechnical Language

ISBN-13: 9781593700058 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 244 str.

Ann Chambers

Opis

Renewable Energy in Nontechnical Language is a must-have for those involved in renewable energy:
• All renewable energy sources are covered • Includes numerous case studies • Includes industry contact list • Covers renewable futures
Everything you need for a solid understanding of renewable energy is here in this easy-to-understand guide. Ann Chambers, author of numerous books in PennWell’s bestselling nontechnical series, draws from her expertise on energy matters to deliver an unparalleled guide to this emerging market. Using a straightforward approach, she starts with an introduction of wind, solar, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass providing many informative charts and graphs showing the usage of each energy type state-by-state for the U.S. and also covers renewable energy usage around the world. Next she covers each energy type in detail giving case studies, market conditions, usage leaders, and more. Chambers includes a chapter on fuel cells as well as comprehensive coverage of renewable gasoline additives, alternatives, and ethanol and biodiesel.