Renewable energy resources /

Twidell, John, 1939-

Renewable energy resources / John Twidell and Tony Weir - 2nd ed. - [London] : Taylor & Francis, [2006] - xvi, 601 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Previous ed.: 1986

Includes bibliographical references and index

The second edition maintains the same fundamental basis, whilst including experience gained from the rapid growth of renewable energy technologies as vital national resources. In addition to the extensive science and engineering, the environmental benefits and impacts of each technology (solar, photovoltaic, wind, hydro, biofuels, wave, tidal, ocean, geothermal) are considered separately. There is an additional chapter on institutional factors, including economics. Extra worked problems and case studies are included

9780419253204 . 9780419253204 . £75.00


Renewable energy sources
Energy efficiency
Energy
Climate change
Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology
Building construction & materials
Environmental management