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
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Facts On File ,
c2009
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| Series: | Energy and the environment
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| Online Access: | NetLibrary |
Table of Contents:
- 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