The Resource Renewable energy : a primer for the twenty-first century, Bruce Usher
Renewable energy : a primer for the twenty-first century, Bruce Usher
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- Summary
- From wood to coal to oil and gas, the sources of energy on which civilization depends have always changed as technology advances. Now renewables are overtaking fossil fuels, with wind and solar energy becoming cheaper and more competitive every year. Growth in renewable energy will further accelerate as electric vehicles become less expensive than traditional automobiles. Understanding the implications of the energy transition will prepare us for the many changes ahead. This book is a primer for readers of all levels on the coming energy transition and its global consequences. Bruce Usher provides a concise yet comprehensive explanation for the extraordinary growth in wind and solar energy; the trajectory of the transition from fossil fuels to renewables; and the implications for industries, countries, and the climate. Written in a straightforward style with easy-to-understand visual aids, the book illuminates the strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy based on business fundamentals and analysis of the economic forces that have given renewables a tailwind. Usher dissects the winners and losers, illustrating how governments and businesses with a far-sighted approach will reap long-term benefits while others will trail behind. Alongside the business and finance case for renewable energy, he provides a timely illustration of the threat of catastrophic climate change and the perils of delay. A short and powerful guide to our energy present and future, this book makes it clear that, from both economic and environmental perspectives, there is no time to lose
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- ix, 209 pages
- Contents
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- Renewable energy in the twenty-first century
- Energy transitions : fire to electricity
- The rise of renewables
- Renewable wind energy
- Renewable solar energy
- Financing renewable energy
- Energy transitions : oats to oil
- The rise of electric vehicles
- Parity
- Convergence
- Consequences
- No time to lose
- Isbn
- 9780231187848
- Label
- Renewable energy : a primer for the twenty-first century
- Title
- Renewable energy
- Title remainder
- a primer for the twenty-first century
- Statement of responsibility
- Bruce Usher
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- From wood to coal to oil and gas, the sources of energy on which civilization depends have always changed as technology advances. Now renewables are overtaking fossil fuels, with wind and solar energy becoming cheaper and more competitive every year. Growth in renewable energy will further accelerate as electric vehicles become less expensive than traditional automobiles. Understanding the implications of the energy transition will prepare us for the many changes ahead. This book is a primer for readers of all levels on the coming energy transition and its global consequences. Bruce Usher provides a concise yet comprehensive explanation for the extraordinary growth in wind and solar energy; the trajectory of the transition from fossil fuels to renewables; and the implications for industries, countries, and the climate. Written in a straightforward style with easy-to-understand visual aids, the book illuminates the strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy based on business fundamentals and analysis of the economic forces that have given renewables a tailwind. Usher dissects the winners and losers, illustrating how governments and businesses with a far-sighted approach will reap long-term benefits while others will trail behind. Alongside the business and finance case for renewable energy, he provides a timely illustration of the threat of catastrophic climate change and the perils of delay. A short and powerful guide to our energy present and future, this book makes it clear that, from both economic and environmental perspectives, there is no time to lose
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- Usher, Bruce
- Dewey number
- 333.79/4
- Illustrations
- illustrations
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
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- Series statement
- Columbia University earth institute sustainability primers
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- Renewable energy sources
- Renewable energy sources
- Renewable energy sources
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- a primer for the twenty-first century
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- Renewable energy : a primer for the twenty-first century, Bruce Usher
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- Includes bibliographical references and index
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- Renewable energy in the twenty-first century -- Energy transitions : fire to electricity -- The rise of renewables -- Renewable wind energy -- Renewable solar energy -- Financing renewable energy -- Energy transitions : oats to oil -- The rise of electric vehicles -- Parity -- Convergence -- Consequences -- No time to lose
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- on1035432724
- Dimensions
- 23 cm.
- Extent
- ix, 209 pages
- Isbn
- 9780231187848
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- 2018024274
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- Renewable energy : a primer for the twenty-first century, Bruce Usher
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references and index
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- Renewable energy in the twenty-first century -- Energy transitions : fire to electricity -- The rise of renewables -- Renewable wind energy -- Renewable solar energy -- Financing renewable energy -- Energy transitions : oats to oil -- The rise of electric vehicles -- Parity -- Convergence -- Consequences -- No time to lose
- Control code
- on1035432724
- Dimensions
- 23 cm.
- Extent
- ix, 209 pages
- Isbn
- 9780231187848
- Lccn
- 2018024274
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