Megatrends for energy efficiency and renewable energy / by Michael Frank Hordeski
- Author
- Hordeski, Michael F.
- Published
- Lilburn, GA : Fairmont Press, [2011]
Boca Raton, FL : Distributed by Taylor & Francis - Copyright Date
- ©2011
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (ix, 305 pages)
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- Contents
- How the energy mix is changing -- Green power trends --Building trends -- Fuel sources -- Conservation and automotive trends -- Environmental mitigation -- Grid integration and transmission -- The future for renewables.
- Summary
- The use of energy is being shaped by environmental issues including the fear of global warming. This has resulted in the development of renewable energy sources and more efficient building technology. Examining trends in energy efficiency, this book explores energy technologies and fuels, their prospects in a world with greenhouse gas restrictions. It looks at the technical and economic tradeoffs of traditional renewables such as wind and solar, as well as large scale PV and concentrated thermal power. It also considers biomass technologies. For each of these technologies, it discusses planning, siting, installation, operation and maintenance, health and safety, power conditioning, and efficiency innovations. -- Book Description.
- Subject(s)
- ISBN
- 0881736333 (electronic bk.)
9780881736335 (electronic bk.)
9781615839605 (electronic bk.)
1615839607 (electronic bk.)
9788817363334 (e-book)
8817363332 (e-book)
8817363251
9788817363259
9781439853542
1439853541
0881736325
9780881736328 - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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