Solar and geothermal energy

• Main Author: Tabak, John.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York : Facts On File, ©2009.
• Series: Energy and the environment (Facts on File)
• Subjects: Renewable energy sources > Juvenile literature.; Renewable energy sources.; Electronic books.; Juvenile works.
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Describes a brief history of solar and geothermal energy, the way they are used and why they are two of the best sources of power for the environment.

Table of Contents:

• pt. I: Solar energy. A brief history of solar power
• Sunlight and geometry
• Photovoltaics
• Heat engines and solar power
• Two other important solar technologies
• Economic and environmental consequences of solar power
• Government policies and solar energy
• pt. II: Geothermal energy. A brief history of geothermal energy
• Geology and heat
• The generating station
• Two other geothermal technologies
• The economics and environmental impacts of electricity from geothermal sources
• Government policies and geothermal energy
• Chronology
• List of acronyms
• Glossary.