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Renewable Energy
This series invites younger readers to consider the impact of human activity on the environment and ways in which we can improve in the future.These titles are filled with fascinating facts and full-colour images.
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Renewable Energy
This new series gives readers an insight into one of the most important issues in today's world climate change.Through accessible language and an engaging design children can explore the issues related to climate change and discover what effect humanity is having on the planet.|This new series gives readers an insight into one of the most important issues in today's world climate change.Through accessible language and an engaging design children can explore the issues related to climate change and discover what effect humanity is having on the planet.
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Renewable Energy : Power for a Sustainable Future
The provision of sustainable energy supplies for an expanding and increasingly productive world is one of the major issues facing civilisation today. Renewable Energy examines both the practical and economic potential of the renewable energy sources to meet this challenge.The underlying physical and technological principles behind deriving power from direct solar (solar thermal and photovoltaics), indirect solar (biomass, hydro, wind and wave) and non-solar (tidal and geothermal) energy sources are explained, within the context of their environmental impacts, their economics and their future prospects. Renewable Energy provides both perspective and detail on the relative merits and state of progress of technologies for utilizing the various 'renewables'.The analysis considers emissions, sustainability, cost implications and energy security, as political and economic pressures move society towards a low-carbon future.From an overview of basic energy conversion processes, through a discussion of the individual renewable sources, to a concluding examination of the prospects for their integration into national and international networks and the outlook for renewable energy, this book provides a valuable insight into prospects for the renewables. Online resources Renewable Energy is accompanied by online resources which include: For students:· Auto- marked multiple choice questions to accompany each chapter· Curated links to further information and up-to-date energy statistics.For registered adopters of the book:· Figures from the book: available to download for use in lectures
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Renewable Energy Resources
Renewable Energy Resources is a numerate and quantitative text.It covers the many renewables technologies implemented worldwide by harnessing sustainable resources, mitigating pollution and climate change, and providing cost effective services. This fourth edition is extensively updated by John Twidell with global developments as underpinned by fundamental analysis and illustrated by case studies and worked examples.Efficiency of end-use and cost-effectiveness is emphasized.Each chapter begins with fundamental scientific theory, and then considers applications, environmental impact and socio-economic aspects, before concluding with Quick Questions for self-revision, Problems and new Exercises.Basic theory underlying the technologies is covered in succinct Reviews of electrical power, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and solid-state physics.Common symbols and cross-referencing apply throughout; essential data are tabulated in Appendices. Renewable Energy Resources supports multidisciplinary master’s degrees in science and engineering, and specialist modules at undergraduate level.Practicing scientists and engineers will find it a useful introductory text and reference book.
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What are renewable resources and renewable energy sources?
Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water. Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that come from these renewable resources, such as solar power, wind power, hydropower, and geothermal energy. These sources of energy are considered sustainable and environmentally friendly because they do not deplete the Earth's resources and produce lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.
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What are renewable and non-renewable energy sources?
Renewable energy sources are those that can be replenished naturally and are not depleted when used, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy. These sources are sustainable and have minimal impact on the environment. Non-renewable energy sources, on the other hand, are finite and cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. These sources are not sustainable and contribute to environmental pollution and climate change.
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What are renewable and non-renewable sources of energy?
Renewable sources of energy are resources that can be naturally replenished over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water. These sources are sustainable and do not deplete the Earth's resources. Non-renewable sources of energy, on the other hand, are finite and cannot be easily replenished, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. These sources are being depleted at a faster rate than they can be replenished, leading to environmental concerns and the need to transition to more sustainable energy sources.
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Is solar energy renewable?
Yes, solar energy is renewable because it is derived from the sun, which is a virtually limitless source of energy. The sun's energy is constantly being replenished and will continue to do so for billions of years. This makes solar energy a sustainable and renewable source of power that can be harnessed for electricity generation and other applications.
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Explaining Renewable Energy
This undergraduate text aimed primarily at high schoolers and lower level undergraduates focuses on explaining how the various forms of renewable energy work and the current ongoing research.It includes sections on non-scientific aspects that should be considered such as availability of resources.A final chapter covers methods of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Renewable energy is currently on everyone’s mind in the context of climate change.This text provides students with an introduction into the science behind the various types of renewable energy enabling them to access review literature in the field and options that that should be considered when selecting methods.FeaturesCollates the most relevant and up to date information on renewable energy systems in a user friendly format for undergraduate and high school students. Focuses on power production technologies from renewable energy sources. An introduction to how sources of renewable energy work; their advantages and drawbacks. Timely text with the need for fast adoption of renewable energy technologies around the world. Suitable for a diverse audience including students with some scientific background such as final year in high school wanting to know more about combatting climate change.
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Renewable Energy Engineering
Fully revised and updated, this second edition provides students with a quantitative and accessible introduction to the renewable technologies at the heart of efforts to build a sustainable future.Key features include new chapters on essential topics in energy storage, off-grid systems, microgrids and community energy; revised chapters on energy and grid fundamentals, wind energy, hydro power, photovoltaic and solar thermal energy, marine energy and bioenergy; appendices on foundational topics in electrical engineering, heat transfer and fluid dynamics; discussion of how real-world projects are developed, constructed and operated; over 60 worked examples linking theory to real-world engineering applications; and over 150 end-of-chapter homework problems, with solutions for instructors.Accompanied online at www.cambridge.org/jenkins2e by extended exercises and datasets, enabling instructors to create unique projects and coursework, this new edition remains the ideal multi-disciplinary introduction to renewable energy, for senior undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and the physical sciences.
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Renewable Energy Engineering
This book provides a quantitative yet accessible overview of renewable energy engineering practice and the technologies that will transform our energy supply system over the coming years.Covering wind, hydro, solar thermal, photovoltaic, ocean and bioenergy, the text is suitable for engineering undergraduates as well as graduate students from other numerate degrees.The technologies involved, background theory and how projects are developed, constructed, and operated are described.Worked examples of the simple techniques used to calculate the output of renewable energy schemes engage students by showing how theory relates to real applications.Tutorial chapters provide background material, supporting students from a range of disciplines and ensuring they receive the broad understanding essential for a successful career in the field.Over 150 end-of-chapter problems are included with answers to the problems available in the book and full solutions at www.cambridge.org/jenkins, password-protected for instructors.
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Renewable Energy Law
This is the first textbook to provide a clear understanding of law’s role in promoting the global growth of renewable energy production and consumption. The book introduces readers to the main legal frameworks shaping the rise of renewables at international, regional and national levels, including those which set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy consumption. Clear explanations of challenges commonly confronting renewable developments and the legal responses to them aid readers’ understanding whatever their background.The author, a leading researcher in energy and environmental law, has drawn on 10 years’ experience of developing and teaching research-led courses on renewable energy law to produce an authoritative but accessible work. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how international law on climate change and sustainable development affects renewable energy, the roles of renewable energy targets and subsidies, the laws on integrating renewables into electricity networks, the legal response to public opposition to renewable energy development, the law surrounding offshore renewables, and issues raised by the decarbonisation of road transport.
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What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. These sources of energy are considered sustainable because they are naturally replenished and do not deplete finite resources. Renewable energy is seen as a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels, as it produces lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions and reduces our dependence on non-renewable resources.
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What are renewable resources and renewable energies?
Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water. Renewable energies are forms of energy that are derived from these renewable resources and can be used to generate electricity or heat without depleting the Earth's finite resources. These sources of energy are considered sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels, as they produce lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions and have minimal impact on the environment.
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Is nuclear energy a renewable energy source?
No, nuclear energy is not considered a renewable energy source. While nuclear power plants do not emit greenhouse gases during operation, they rely on uranium as a fuel source, which is a finite resource. Once uranium is used up, it cannot be replaced, making nuclear energy non-renewable. Additionally, the process of mining and refining uranium can have negative environmental impacts.
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Does renewable energy generate energy or electricity?
Renewable energy generates electricity. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power are used to generate electricity through various technologies. For example, solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, wind turbines harness the power of the wind to generate electricity, and hydroelectric power plants use the energy of flowing water to produce electricity. Therefore, renewable energy is a key source of electricity generation that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change.
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