We have published a number of articles on the benefits of solar power for Third World countries. Many of these regions are so far from grid-based electricity that the International Energy Agency estimates that half of those currently living without electricity (about 1.2 billion people) will never be reached by the grid. This means that [...]
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The only textbook that presents clear theory and physical examples of all principles relevant to the study of renewable energy. Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes contains the technical detail necessary to understand the engineering principles that govern renewable energy application at many different levels. Focused on the fundamental mechanisms and processes that underpin energy management, [...]
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Every day – every hour, the problems with Japan’s nuclear reactors seem to get worse. In the wake of the massive 9.0 Japan earthquake on March 11, 2010, radiation leaks from the power plants are causing major concerns. Worldwide, countries are re-evaluating the safety of nuclear energy within their own borders. Fears of what could [...]
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Review David G. Victor – Director, Program on Energy and Sustainable Development, Stanford University” ‘Energy’ is rich in thoughtful insights and written in sparkling prose, this little book offers a sweeping survey of the many ways that energy moves our economy and ecology.”Sir Crispin Tickell – Former Chairman of both the Board of the Climate [...]
President Obama’s State of the Union Address earlier this month included a number of references to renewable energy research and development, including solar power, wind energy and other alternative power sources. Among other things, clean energy development will create green jobs, as well as increase our homeland security if we don’t have to continue buying [...]
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I recently heard a presentation by green energy expert Stuart Brand, in which he stated that nuclear and clean coal is the future of our energy. Currently, wind and solar combined make up less than 2% of all energy generated in the U.S. But here’s the other side of the coin. A new study says [...]
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Review ‘Few missions are more important than solarizing the developing world – Few people have more experience of this task than Damian Miller. This unmissable book is the story of making it happen.’ Jeremy Leggett, Founder and Executive Chairman of Solar Century, and author of Half Gone and The Carbon War ‘Selling Solar sheds light [...]
This revised edition of The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses on the unique requirements of off-grid living as well as using “green” energy for homeowners who remain connected to the electrical utility. The book contains chapters on: Energy efficiency and economics Home heating and cooling and domestic water heating Photovoltaic, wind, and micro-hydro energy generation Battery [...]
I’m a lawyer, so rebuttal is second nature to me. When I read some of the criticisms of solar renewable energy, they are just begging for a reasoned response. And then I have to ask – do we really think its wise to keep relying so much on a resource that is going to run [...]
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Review The book can also be a handy reference for graduate students, practicing engineers, and academics working on grid integration of RE power generation sources and their management or in the general area of power system planning. In fact, I recommend the book for every field engineer who works in the area of planning, integration, [...]
