Solar and geothermal energy

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.

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Main Author: Tabak, John
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Facts on file, c2009.
Series:Energy and the environment (Facts on File)
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Call Number :TJ808.2 .T32 2009eb

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504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-192) and index. 
505 0 |a 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. 
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