Solar and geothermal energy
Tabak, John.
Solar and geothermal energy John Tabak. - New York, NY : Facts On File, 2009. - xvi, 206 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm. - Energy and the environment. . - Energy and the environment (Facts on File) .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-192) and index.
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.
An in-depth series provides an accessible and comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmental, and social implications associated with the acquisition of energy and the production of power across the globe.
9780816070862 0816070865
2008026741
GBA934342 bnb
Renewable energy sources--Juvenile literature.
Solar energy--Juvenile literature.
Geothermal resources--Juvenile literature.
TJ 808.2 / .T111 2009
Solar and geothermal energy John Tabak. - New York, NY : Facts On File, 2009. - xvi, 206 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm. - Energy and the environment. . - Energy and the environment (Facts on File) .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-192) and index.
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.
An in-depth series provides an accessible and comprehensive examination of the history, technology, science, environmental, and social implications associated with the acquisition of energy and the production of power across the globe.
9780816070862 0816070865
2008026741
GBA934342 bnb
Renewable energy sources--Juvenile literature.
Solar energy--Juvenile literature.
Geothermal resources--Juvenile literature.
TJ 808.2 / .T111 2009
