Power for a Sustainable Future Stephen Peake is a study book on the application and development of renewable energy. It covers the technical, economic, and environmental aspects of sustainable energy sources within a global context. This book is intended for professionals and students who delve into energy transition and sustainability.
Contents
Renewable Energy provides both an overview and a detailed analysis of solar energy, biomass, hydropower, wind energy, tidal and geothermal energy. The focus is on emissions, costs, sustainability, and the role of these technologies in ensuring energy security. This book offers a valuable perspective on the progress and integration of renewable energy in national and international grids.
Online resources
The book includes online tools, including:
- Multiple-choice questions per chapter for students
- Comprehensive links to current energy statistics
- Downloadable figures for lecturers
Product specifications
- Author: Stephen Peake (Senior Lecturer, The Open University)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 16 November 2017
- Number of pages: 680
- ISBN: 9780198759751
- Theme: Geography
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Energy
About the author
Dr Stephen Peake is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Technology at The Open University and is affiliated with the University of Cambridge as a fellow and researcher in the field of sustainability management.