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Renewable energy : the facts / Dieter Seifried and Walter Witzel.

Seifried, Dieter. (Author). Witzel, Walter. (Added Author).

Summary:

Interest in renewable energy has never been greater, but much uncertainty remains as to the role the various technologies will play in the transition to a low-carbon future. This book sets out the facts - how the technologies work, where and to what extent they are currently employed, and where the greatest potential lies. Covering all the major fields - solar electricity, solar thermal, solar architecture, bioenergy, wind, geothermal, hydropower, as well as new energy technologies - it also includes sections on how best to promote the uptake of renewables and answers to common questions and opposition. The authors provide a number of German-sourced yet internationally relevant examples and strategies which have become increasingly significant in the promotion of renewable energy in recent years. The convenient layout mixes detailed explanation with clear, take-away facts and messages on each double-page spread. This straight-talking, information filled guide is the perfect primer for anyone who wants to better understand and promote renewable energy, whether in industry, study, policy or campaigns.

Record details

ISBN: 9781849711593 (hardback)
ISBN: 1849711593 (hardback)
ISBN: 9781849711609 (pbk.)
ISBN: 1849711607 (pbk.)
Physical Description: 251 p. : ill., map, charts ; 25 cm.
Publisher: London ; Earthscan, 2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Solar thermal -- Solar electric: photovoltaics -- Solar architecture -- Biomass -- Wind power -- Waterpower, geothermal, and other perspectives -- New energy technologies -- Current use and potential -- FAQs -- Promoting renewable energy -- Good marketing, successful projects.