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| Document Type: | Book |
|---|---|
| All Authors / Contributors: |
Paula Berinstein |
| ISBN: | 1573562483 9781573562485 |
| OCLC Number: | 46640688 |
| Description: | xv, 208 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. |
| Contents: | Pt. 1. Energy Overview. Ch. 1. Background and Context. Ch. 2. Conventional Energy -- Pt. 2. Alternative Energy. Ch. 3. Economics of Renewable Energy. Ch. 4. Solar Energy. Ch. 5. Biomass Energy. Ch. 6. Wind Energy. Ch. 7. Ocean Energy. Ch. 8. Fusion Energy. Ch. 9. Geothermal Energy. Ch. 10. Hydrogen Energy -- Pt. 3. Other Energy Issues. Ch. 11. Energy Storage. Ch. 12. Transportation. Ch. 13. Fuel Cells. Ch. 14. Energy Efficiency, Buildings, Lighting, and Appliances. Ch. 15. Exotic and Unusual Sources of Energy. |
| Responsibility: | Paula Berinstein. |
Abstract:
Environmentally conscious individuals will find the most up-to-date information on current research in alternative energy in this new reference resource. Important facts about companies & universities conducting research in alternative energy areas, government research subsidies, & statistics on global use of alternative energy systems, production of ethanol & hybrid fuels is included. Cost comparisons & a valuable appendix with sources for further study complete this encompassing energy reference.
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