This dazzling introductory textbook encompasses the full range of today's important renewable energy technologies. Solar thermal, photovoltaic, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal energy receive balanced treatment with one exciting and informative chapter devoted to each. As well as a complete overview of these state-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 reduce your own energy waste. If we do not act now to stop climate change, the cons.
Includes bibliographical references and index.