Renewable Energy and Climate Change

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This dazzling introductory textbook encompasses the full rangeof today's important renewable energy technologies.Solar thermal, photovoltaic, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermalenergy receive balanced treatment with one exciting and informativechapter devoted to each. As well as a complete overview of thesestate-of-the-art technologies, the chapters provide:* clear analysis on their development potentials;* an evaluation of the economic aspects involved;* concrete guidance for practical implementation; how to reduceyour own energy waste.If we do not act now to stop climate change, the consequenceswill be catastrophic. The current world situation is demonstratedhere with the aid of full-colour figures and photographs, datadiagrams and simple calculations and results. A multiplicity ofimpressive examples from countries across the globe showinternational 'alternative' energy in action.With its easy-to-read approach, this is an essential textbookfor students on renewable energy courses, also environment andsustainability courses. Planners, operators, financers andconsultants will find this an excellent manual for planning andrealizing climate protection. Furthermore, this book makes greatbackground reading for energy workers, designers, politicians andjournalists, and anyone who is interested in the topic of climatechange.Looking for further study? Visit the complimentary website; ithosts many useful related internet sites: href="wiley.com/go/quaschning_renewable">wiley.com/go/quaschning_renewable