Solar and geothermal energy [

Describes a brief history of solar and geothermal energy, the way they are used and why they are two of the best sources of power for the environment

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tabak, John (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Facts On File , c2009
Series:Energy and the environment
Subjects:
Online Access:NetLibrary

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504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p 188-192) and index 
505 0 |a 1. pt. I: Solar energy. A brief history of solar power -- 2. Sunlight and geometry -- 3. Photovoltaics -- 4. Heat engines and solar power -- 5. Two other important solar technologies -- 6. Economic and environmental consequences of solar power -- 7. Government policies and solar energy -- 8. pt. II: Geothermal energy. A brief history of geothermal energy -- 9. Geology and heat -- 10. The generating station -- 11. Two other geothermal technologies -- 12. The economics and environmental impacts of electricity from geothermal sources -- 13. Government policies and geothermal energy -- 14. Chronology -- 15. List of acronyms 
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