Renewable Energy [electronic resource] : A Very Short Introduction
Nick Jelley2020
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Energy is vital for a good standard of living, and much of the world's
population does not have enough. Affordable and adequate sources of power that
do not cause climate change or pollution are crucial; and renewables provide the
answer. Wind and solar farms can now provide the cheapest electricity in many
parts of the world. Moreover, they could provide all of the world's energy
needs. But while market forces are fast helping the transition from fossil fuels
to renewables, there are opposing pressures, such as the USA's proposed
withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and the vested interests in fossil fuels.
This Very Short Introduction describes the main renewable sources of
energy-solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass-as well as the less well-developed
ones-geothermal, tidal, and wave. Nick Jelley explains the challenges of
integrating renewables into electricity grids, and the need for energy storage
and for clean heat; and discusses the opportunities in developing coun...
Main title:
Author:
Nick Jelley, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : HighBridge Audio, 2020
Collation:
1 online resource (1 audio file) (122 MB, 04:27:04 H)
Performers:
Narrator: Danny Campbell
Audience:
Adult
System details:
Platform: findawayMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781696601399
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
436777
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