Renewable Energy by David Elliott

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Renewable Energy by David Elliott

The use of renewables is spreading rapidly. Over a quarter of global electricity is already generated from solar, wind, hydro and biomass energy. With costs falling significantly, renewables are booming, helping to avoid the major climate change risks associated with fossil fuel use in power stations, homes and vehicles. But can we get rid of all of these dirty energy sources – and nuclear power, as well – and deliver 100% of our energy from renewables? Or are renewable energy systems inherently unreliable and expensive, given the need to deal with their variability?     In this timely analysis, leading energy expert David Elliott tackles these issues head on and asks to what extent renewables can deliver a technologically and economically viable energy future. Exploring both the progress and problems of renewables against a backdrop of rising energy demand, he argues that, on balance, they do seem to be living up to their promises. With renewables rapidly expanding across the globe, and China now leading the pack, a renewable future could really be on the horizon.

“This timely book provides an easily readable account of how renewable energy has emerged as the main driver of a transition away from fossil fuelsI highly recommend it for all readers interested in energy and climate.”
Mark Z. Jacobson, Stanford University

“How can we move to a sustainable energy system? This book addresses the key issues, with the insights and clarity expected from the UK’s most distinguished commentator on renewables.”
Nick Eyre, Director, Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions

David Elliott is Professor Emeritus of Technology Policy at the Open University, UK, where he developed courses and research on technological innovation, focusing on renewable energy policy. Since retirement, he has continued to write extensively on that topic, with this book bringing the strategic issues into sharp contemporary focus.
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ISBN 13 9781509541645
ISBN 10 1509541640
Titel Renewable Energy
Autor David Elliott
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr 2020-07-10
Seitenanzahl 256
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