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Renewable energy : a very short introduction /

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 electr...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Jelley, N. A. (Nicholas Alfred), 1946- (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2020]
Colección:Very short introductions ; 631.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • What are renewables?
  • Why do we need renewables?
  • Biomass, solar heat, and hydropower
  • Wind power
  • Solar photovoltaics
  • Other low-carbon technologies
  • Renewable electricity and energy storage
  • Decarbonizing heat and transport
  • The transition to renewables.