Bibliograph

Solar and geothermal energy, John Tabak

Type

Label

Solar and geothermal energy, John Tabak

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-192) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Solar and geothermal energy

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

232258037

Responsibility statement

John Tabak

Series statement

Energy and the environment

Summary

Describes the nature of solar and geothermal energy and the processes by which these sources of energy can be harnessed to supply electricity power markets

Table Of Contents

pt. I: Solar energy. A brief history of solar power -- Sunlight and geometry -- Photovoltaics -- Heat engines and solar power -- Two other important solar technologies -- Economic and environmental consequences of solar power -- Government policies and solar energy -- pt. II: Geothermal energy. A brief history of geothermal energy -- Geology and heat -- The generating station -- Two other geothermal technologies -- The economics and environmental impacts of electricity from geothermal sources -- Government policies and geothermal energy -- Chronology -- List of acronyms -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification