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The Renewable Revolution

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Author by : Sajed Kamal
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2013-05-13
Publisher by : Routledge

ISBN : 9781136540196

Our environment and society is threatened by fuel shortages, a changing climate and energy wars. In our race for survival we are awakened to the simple truth that the essential condition of sustainability lies in our ability to live within the limits and renewability of natural resources. It invokes within us an urgent need for transition from an obsolete, destructive and unsustainable energy path to a sustainable path of innovation, renewable energy and peace. The good news is that the technology required to make this transition is already available. From an author with over thirty years' experience campaigning for and setting up renewable energy projects around the world, this book is unique for its interdisciplinary approach-interweaving technology, economics, environmental science, philosophy, history, spirituality and politics, asserting that to understand the crisis and find a sustainable solution requires a holistic perspective. Readers will understand the vast renewable resource we have at our disposal in the form of solar, wind, water, heat and biogas, and the technologies used to harness this power. There are also the emerging prospects of solar hydrogen fuel cells, biofuels and geothermal. The true economic advantages of a shift to a renewables-based economy (and how we can get there) are also laid out clearly. There's much to learn from examples around the world while we devise local and appropriate solutions. Written for a crossover readership of students, educators, professionals, academics, activists and policymakers, both nationally and internationally, this is a comprehensive but readable and practical book that will inspire readers to wake others up to our renewable solutions....

Renewable Revolution

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Author by : Simone Malacrida
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2023-04-18
Publisher by : BookRix

ISBN : 9783755439127

The book focuses on the particular role of renewable energy sources in the current context of social, political and technological revolutions and a crucial historical shift in the future reconciliation between development and the environment. New industrial and geopolitical balances impose a radical re-examination of some pre-existing concepts and the changing relationships between technology, society and daily life. The book is the second in an energy trilogy....

Renewable Revolution

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Author by : SAJED. KAMAL
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2016
Publisher by :

ISBN : 1138989835

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Energy Revolution

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Author by : Howard Geller
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-06-22
Publisher by : Island Press

ISBN : 9781610910668

The transformation from a carbon-based world economy to one based on high efficiency and renewables is a necessary step if human society is to achieve sustainability. But while scientists and researchers have made significant advances in energy efficiency and renewable technologies in recent years, consumers have yet to see dramatic changes in the marketplace—due in large part to government policies and programs that favor the use of fossil fuels. Energy Revolution examines the policy options for mitigating or removing the entrenched advantages held by fossil fuels and speeding the transition to a more sustainable energy future, one based on improved efficiency and a shift to renewable sources such as solar, wind, and bioenergy. The book: examines today's energy patterns and trends and their consequences describes the barriers to a more sustainable energy future and how those barriers can be overcome provides ten case studies of integrated strategies that have been effective in different parts of the world examines international policies and institutions and recommends ways they could be improved reviews global trends that suggest that the transition to renewables and increased efficiency is underway and is achievable Energy policy represents a linchpin for achieving a broader transition to a more sustainable economy. Energy Revolution offers a unique focus on policies and programs, and on the lessons provided by recent experience. It represents a key statement of the available options for reforming energy policy that have proven to be successful, and is an essential work for policymakers, researchers, and anyone concerned with energy and sustainability issues....

Total Transition

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Author by : Sandeep Pai
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2018-10-23
Publisher by : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd

ISBN : 9781771602495

Follow the journey of a Canadian and Indian couple, Savannah and Sandeep, as they travel the world to capture the human side of one of the biggest energy transitions of our times - the global shift from fossil fuels to renewables. In this exciting and provocative new book, readers are taken into the homes of the coal miners who live and work in Jharia, a town in India that has been on fire for the past 100 years due to poor coal mining practices. Life in Jharia is a version of Dante's inferno - 700,000 people live in the most unimaginable conditions. Yet even though residents of Jharia say they are dying slowly every day, they also say they'll never leave. Almost 11,000 kilometres away, in the Canadian oil sands, workers and indigenous people similarly describe their complex relationship with the industry that employs them. Although fossil fuel extraction is harming the environment and impacting people's way of life in the oil sands region, a much-needed shift to renewable energy could also leave communities without their livelihoods. Written in the form of a travelogue, Total Transition provides a whirlwind look at the global growth of renewable energy - highlighting exciting developments in solar and wind energy in Canada, India, Africa and Europe, and discussing hurdles standing in the way of a total transition. Energy experts and leaders of innovative renewable energy projects share hope and optimism about the future of fossil fuel workers and their communities in an increasingly renewable world....

Energy Revolution

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Author by : Mara Prentiss
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2015-02-10
Publisher by : Harvard University Press

ISBN : 9780674744974

Energy can be neither created nor destroyed—but it can be wasted. The United States wastes two-thirds of its energy, including 80 percent of the energy used in transportation. So the nation has a tremendous opportunity to develop a sensible energy policy based on benefits and costs. But to do that we need facts—not hyperbole, not wishful thinking. Mara Prentiss presents and interprets political and technical information from government reports and press releases, as well as fundamental scientific laws, to advance a bold claim: wind and solar power could generate 100 percent of the United States’ average total energy demand for the foreseeable future, even without waste reduction. To meet the actual rather than the average demand, significant technological and political hurdles must be overcome. Still, a U.S. energy economy based entirely on wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and biofuels is within reach. The transition to renewables will benefit from new technologies that decrease energy consumption without lifestyle sacrifices, including energy optimization from interconnected smart devices and waste reduction from use of LED lights, regenerative brakes, and electric cars. Many countries cannot obtain sufficient renewable energy within their borders, Prentiss notes, but U.S. conversion to a 100 percent renewable energy economy would, by itself, significantly reduce the global impact of fossil fuel consumption. Enhanced by full-color visualizations of key concepts and data, Energy Revolution answers one of the century’s most crucial questions: How can we get smarter about producing and distributing, using and conserving, energy?...

Powering Forward

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Author by : Bill Ritter, Jr.
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2016-03-15
Publisher by : Fulcrum Publishing

ISBN : 9781933108889

A historic energy revolution is underway in the United States. Wind, sunlight, and other sustainable resources are now the fastest growing sources of energy in the U.S. and worldwide. American families are installing power plants on their roofs and entire communities are switching to 100 percent renewable energy. The urgent need to prevent climate change is causing people around the planet to question their reliance on carbon-intensive oil, coal, and natural gas. Author Bill Ritter, Jr., the 41st governor of Colorado and one of America's key thought leaders on this topic, discusses the forces behind the energy revolution, the new ways we must think about energy, and the future of fossil and renewable fuels. It is an essential read for any who want to understand one of history's biggest challenges to peace, prosperity, and security in the United States. Written in partnership with the Center for a New Energy Economy....

Rooftop Revolution

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Author by : Danny Kennedy
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2012-09-03
Publisher by : Berrett-Koehler Publishers

ISBN : 9781609946661

Here is the truth that the powerful Dirty Energy public relations machine doesn't want you to know: the ascent of solar energy is upon us. Solar-generated electricity has risen exponentially in the last few years and employment in the solar industry has doubled since 2009. Meanwhile, electricity from coal has declined to pre-World War II levels as the fossil fuel industry continues to shed jobs. Danny Kennedy systematically refutes the lies spread by solar's opponents—that it is expensive, inefficient, and unreliable; that it is kept alive only by subsidies; that it can't be scaled; and many other untruths. He shows that we need a rooftop revolution to break the entrenched power of the coal, oil, nuclear, and gas industries Solar energy can create more jobs, return our nation to prosperity, and ensure the sustainability and safety of our planet. Now is the time to move away from the dangerous energy sources of the past and unleash the amazing potential of the sun....

Green Power Surge

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Author by : Samuel Inbaraja S
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2023-07-16
Publisher by : Easy Science Digest

ISBN : 9798223457602

Step into a greener future with "Green Power Surge: The Renewable Energy Revolution." This comprehensive guide serves as your passport to the fast-paced, evolving world of renewable energy. It's more than a book - it's an enlightening exploration, a thrilling adventure, and a powerful call to action. "Green Power Surge" offers an all-inclusive examination of the various renewable energy sources. You'll delve into the potential of solar and wind energy, explore the robust power of geothermal and hydro sources, and discover the astonishing capability of bioenergy and tidal power. The book bravely steps into the contentious realm of nuclear energy, presenting a balanced view on its role in the renewable energy landscape. But the journey doesn't end there. The book also navigates the complex infrastructure supporting green energy, providing insights into smart grids, energy storage, and the adaptability of buildings and transport to green energy. You'll learn about the role of policy in guiding the renewable energy revolution, and the potential economic impact of this radical shift. Finally, "Green Power Surge" paints a compelling picture of a future fueled by green energy, offering guidance on how we all can contribute to this transformative shift. It's a must-read for everyone, from seasoned energy experts to those just beginning to explore the vast potential of renewable energy. Turn the page, immerse yourself in the green energy revolution, and start your journey towards a sustainable future today with "Green Power Surge: The Renewable Energy Revolution."...

Communities And The Clean Energy Revolution

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Author by : Melanie J. La Rosa
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2022-01-14
Publisher by : Rowman & Littlefield

ISBN : 9781793639233

Communities and the Clean Energy Revolution: Public Health, Economics, Design, and Transformation is an engaging and interdisciplinary investigation into clean energy systems such as solar and wind power and the need to transform our energy system. Looking at the intersection of clean energy with community engagement, diversity, and economic development, it is a remarkably accessible account from the front lines of the clean energy revolution. Organized as a series of case studies set in eight locations, the author profiles people leading varied renewable energy projects from using solar to survive hurricanes to passing a Green New Deal bill for America’s largest city, the beginnings of the offshore wind industry, modular solar power systems, and changing the culture of an entire utility. Each case study is set into context of broader research, addressing how cities and states meet clean energy goals, howsolar or wind power address blackouts, and how individuals can accelerate clean energy for their home, business, or community. This book goes beyond merely explaining clean energy transition by providing unique insight into the calls for a complete transformation of America’s energy system....