RENEWABLE ENERGY

John Scales Avery
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John Scales Avery: H.C. Ørsted Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

Chapter 8 in Energy, Resources, and the Long-Term Future, 2007, pp 129-156 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: AbstractThe following sections are included:Beyond the fossil fuel eraBiomassSolar energyPhotovoltaic cells and concentrating photovoltaic systemsSolar thermal power plantsSolar designs in architectureSolar systems for heating water and cooking Wind energyHydroelectric powerEnergy from the oceanTidal powerWave energyOcean thermal energy conversionMethane clatheratesGeothermal energyHydrogen technologiesElectrolysis of waterHydrogen fuel cellsSome concluding remarksSuggestions for further reading

Keywords: Energy; Resources; Sustainability; Ecology; Population; Future; Industrialism; Poverty; Globalization; Climate Change (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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