{"product_id":"renewable-energy-and-climate-change-9780470747070","title":"Renewable Energy and Climate Change","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Volker V. Quaschning\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wiley-IEEE Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Power Resources - Alternative \u0026amp; Renewable\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis dazzling introductory textbook encompasses the full range of today's important renewable energy technologies.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolar thermal, photovoltaic, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal energy receive balanced treatment with one exciting and informative chapter devoted to each. As well as a complete overview of these state-of-the-art technologies, the chapters provide:\u003c\/p\u003e  *clear analysis on their development potentials; *an evaluation of the economic aspects involved; *concrete guidance for practical implementation; how to reduce your own energy waste.  \u003cp\u003eIf we do not act now to stop climate change, the consequences will be catastrophic. The current world situation is demonstrated here with the aid of full-colour figures and photographs, data diagrams and simple calculations and results. A multiplicity of impressive examples from countries across the globe show international ‘alternative’ energy in action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its easy-to-read approach, this is an essential textbook for students on renewable energy courses, also environment and sustainability courses. Planners, operators, financers and consultants will find this an excellent manual for planning and realizing climate protection. Furthermore, this book makes great background reading for energy workers, designers, politicians and journalists, and anyone who is interested in the topic of climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for further study? Visit the complimentary website; it hosts many useful related internet sites: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wiley.com\/go\/quaschning_renewable\"\u003ewww.wiley.com\/go\/quaschning_renewable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-IEEE Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45200907370647,"sku":"9780470747070","price":5712.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780470747070.webp?v=1767667743","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/renewable-energy-and-climate-change-9780470747070","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}