Renewable Energy and Climate Change

Informationen zum Autor Professor Volker Quaschning has been a full professor in renewable energy systems at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences since 2004. He has had more than fifteen years experience in the renewable energy sector. He is currently Area Head of Systems Analysis at Plataforma Solar de Almeria! a research centre for solar technologies developed in collaboration between CIEMAT (public research institute linked with the Spanish government) and DLR (German aerospace centre). Professor Quaschning has had more than 100 publications in the renewable energy field! including six textbooks; four in German! one in English and one in Arab. Klappentext This dazzling introductory textbook encompasses the full range of today's important renewable energy technologies.Solar 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:* 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.If 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.With 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.Looking for further study? Visit the complimentary website; it hosts many useful related internet sites: www.wiley.com/go/quaschning_renewable Zusammenfassung Renewable Energy is a clear introduction to the topics of climate protection and renewable energy, demonstrating the correlations between use of energy, energy prices, and climate change. It evaluates and analyzes the current world situation, whilst also giving essential and practical guidance on personal climate protection. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface1 Our Hunger for Energy1.1 Energy Supply-Yesterday and Today1.2 Energy Needs-Who Needs What! Where and How Much?1.3 'Anyway' Energy1.4 Energy Supplies-Wealth Forever1.5 The End of Fission1.6 Oil Prices Today-Politics! Supply and Demand2 The Climate Before the Collapse?2.1 It Is Getting Warm-Climate Changes Today2.2 The Guilty Parties-Causes of Climate Change2.3 Outlook and Recommendations-What Lies Ahead?2.4 Difficult Birth-Politics and Climate Change2.5 Self-Help Climate Protection3 From Wasting Energy to Saving Energy and Reducing Carbon Dioxide3.1 Less Efficient-Energy Use and Waste Today3.2 Personal Energy Needs-Easily Saved at Home3.3 Industry and Co-Everyone Else is to Blame3.4 The Personal Carbon Dioxide Record3.5 The Sale of Ecological Indulgences4 Carbon-Free Energy-Vision or Utopia?4.1 Options for Carbon-Free Energy Supply4.2 Renewable Energy Sources-No End to What is Available4.3 Options for Protecting the Climate4.4 Reliable Supply Using Renewable Energies5 Photovoltaics-Energy from Sand5.1 Structure and Function5.2 Production of Solar Cells-from Sand to Cell5.3 Photovoltaic Systems-Networks and Islands5.4 Planning and Design5.5. Economics5.6 Ecology5.7 Photovoltaic markets5.8 Outlook and Development Potential6 Solar Thermal Systems-Year-round Heating from the Sun...

List of contents

Preface
 

1 Our Hunger for Energy
 
1.1 Energy Supply-Yesterday and Today
 
1.2 Energy Needs-Who Needs What, Where and How Much?
 
1.3 'Anyway' Energy
 
1.4 Energy Supplies-Wealth Forever
 
1.5 The End of Fission
 
1.6 Oil Prices Today-Politics, Supply and Demand
 

2 The Climate Before the Collapse?
 
2.1 It Is Getting Warm-Climate Changes Today
 
2.2 The Guilty Parties-Causes of Climate Change
 
2.3 Outlook and Recommendations-What Lies Ahead?
 
2.4 Difficult Birth-Politics and Climate Change
 
2.5 Self-Help Climate Protection
 

3 From Wasting Energy to Saving Energy and Reducing Carbon Dioxide
 
3.1 Less Efficient-Energy Use and Waste Today
 
3.2 Personal Energy Needs-Easily Saved at Home
 
3.3 Industry and Co-Everyone Else is to Blame
 
3.4 The Personal Carbon Dioxide Record
 
3.5 The Sale of Ecological Indulgences
 

4 Carbon-Free Energy-Vision or Utopia?
 
4.1 Options for Carbon-Free Energy Supply
 
4.2 Renewable Energy Sources-No End to What is Available
 
4.3 Options for Protecting the Climate
 
4.4 Reliable Supply Using Renewable Energies
 

5 Photovoltaics-Energy from Sand
 
5.1 Structure and Function
 
5.2 Production of Solar Cells-from Sand to Cell
 
5.3 Photovoltaic Systems-Networks and Islands
 
5.4 Planning and Design
 
5.5. Economics
 
5.6 Ecology
 
5.7 Photovoltaic markets
 
5.8 Outlook and Development Potential
 

6 Solar Thermal Systems-Year-round Heating from the Sun
 
6.1 Structure and Functionality
 
6.2 Solar Collectors- Collecting the Sun
 
6.3 Solar Thermal Systems
 
6.4 Planning and Design
 
6.5 Economics
 
6.6 Ecology
 
6.7 Solar Thermal Markets
 
Outlook and Development Potential
 

7 Solar Power Plants-Even More Energy from the Sun
 
7.1 Concentration on the Sun
 
7.2 Solar Power Plants
 
7.3 Planning and Design
 
7.4 Economics
 
7.5 Ecology
 
7.6 Solar Power Plant Markets
 
7.7 Outlook and Development Potential
 

8 Wind Power Systems-Electricity from Thin Air
 
8.1 Gone with the Wind-Where the Wind Comes From
 
8.2 Utilizing Wind
 
8.3 Installations and Parks
 
8.4 Planning and Design
 
8.5 Economics
 
8.6 Ecology
 
8.7 Wind Power Markets
 
8.8 Outlook and Development Potential
 

9 Hydropower Plants-Wet Energy
 
9.1 Tapping into the Water Cycle
 
9.2 Water Turbines
 
9.3 Hydropower Plants
 
9.4 Planning and Design
 
9.5 Economics
 
9.6 Ecology
 
9.7 Hydropower markets
 
9.8 Outlook and Development Potential
 

10 Geothermal Energy-Power from the Deep
 
10.1 Tapping into the Earth's Heat
 
10.2 Geothermal Heat and Power Plants
 
10.3 Planning and Design
 
10.4 Economics
 
10.5 Ecology
 
10.6 Geothermal markets
 
10.7 Outlook and Development Potential
 

11 Heat Pumps-from Cold to Hot
 
11.1 Heat Sources for Low-Temperature Heat
 
11.2 Working Principle of Heat Pumps
 
11.3 Planning and Design
 
11.4 Economics
 
11.5 Ecology
 
11.6 Heat Pump Markets
 
11.7 Outlook and Development Potential
 

12 Biomass-Energy from Nature
 
12.1 Origins and Use of Biomass
 
12.2 Origins and Use of Biomass
 
12.3 Biomass Heat an

Product details

• Authors: Volker Quaschning, Volker V Quaschning, Volker V. Quaschning, Volker V. (Berlin University of Applie Quaschning, Vq Quaschning, Quaschning Volker
• Assisted by: Hedy Jourdan (Translation)
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 26.02.2010
• EAN: 9780470747070
• ISBN: 978-0-470-74707-0
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Wiley - IEEE; Wiley - IEEE; IEEE Press
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering; Chemie, Physik, Klimawandel, Energietechnik, Energie, Umweltchemie, Erneuerbare Energien, Elektrizitätslehre, ENERGY, Erneuerbare Energie, electricity, Renewable Energy, chemistry, Physics, Environmental Chemistry, Power Technology & Power Engineering