Book

Solar and geothermal energy / John Tabak.

Tabak, John (Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780816070862
ISBN: 0816070865
Physical Description: xvi, 206 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 24 cm.
Publisher: New York : Facts On File, [2009]
Copyright: ©2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 188-192) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.