Renewable Energy

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The prospect of producing clean, sustainable power in substantial quantities from renewable energy sources is now arousing interest world-wide, stimulated by recent technological developments that have improved the cost-effectiveness of many of the 'renewables' and by increasing concern over the environmental impact and sustainability of conventional fossil and nuclear fuel use. With the aid of over 350 detailed illustrations, more than 50 tables of data and a wide range of case studies it explains, for each source, the underlying physical and technological principles, and examines its environmental impact and future prospects. The overall approach is interdisciplinary, covering the economic, social, environmental and policy issues raised by renewable energy as well as the physical and engineering aspects. The book will therefore appeal strongly to non-specialist readers who wish to improve their understanding of this complex, fascinating and increasingly important subject. Key Features A welcome new edition of this well respected text Gives comprehensive coverage of the principal renewable energy sources available today Accessible to readers across a wide range of academic backgrounds Interdisciplinary approach covers the economic, social, environmental and policy issues raised by renewable energy, as well as describing their key physical and engineering features New full colour design includes hundreds of illustrations plus numerous tables of data and a wide range of detailed case studies Written by an experienced and authoritative course team at the Open University New to this Edition Updated to reflect developments in technology. policy and attitudes Complemented by a new book on traditional sources of energy, Energy Systems and Sustainability edited by Godfrey Boyle, Bob Everett and Janet Ramage of the Open University

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Godfrey Boyle Open University Table of Contents 1: Gary Alexander and Godfrey Boyle: Introducing Renewable Energy 2: Bob Everett: Solar Thermal Energy 3: Godfrey Boyle: Solar Photovoltaics 4: Stephen Larkin, Janet Ramage and Jonathan Scurlock: Bioenergy 5: Janet Ramage: Hydroelectricity 6: David Elliott: Tidal Power 7: Derek Taylor: Wind Energy 8: Les Duckers: Wave Energy 9: Geoff Brown and John Garnish: Geothermal Energy 10: Bob Everett and Godfrey Boyle: Integration