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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...
