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"Modern technology requires a seemingly endless supply of clean energy. New energy grids will have to distribute electricity sensibly and not waste energy or increase pollution. In short, the cities of the future will need smart grids and other energy tech. Learn how smart grids, high-tech batteries, tidal energy generation, and more can help meet the energy demand of the future"--Provided by publisher.
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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and for years, researchers have been studying it as a potential pollution-free energy of the future.This episode investigates how aligning wind energy with hydrogen production could be a key part of the decarbonization jigsaw for transport and heating. It looks at how scientists are splitting water to produce emission-free ‘green’ hydrogen and examines trials of hydrogen-powered buses. It also...
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The energy from 1.5 hours of sunlight on the earth’s surface is sufficient to meet annual global energy consumption. This program introduces solar expert Peter Gallagher who discusses the basic physics of how the sun generates and releases energy and explains how our understanding of those processes can help predict how solar events could affect the earth. It visits the first solar farm in Ireland and looks at research in solar energy. It discusses...
5) Electricity
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What sends lightning flashing through the sky and helps us see in the dark? Electricity! Learn all about how electricity forms due to teeny tiny particles and how we have come to use electricity in our daily lives. It's key physics curriculum made approachable for all!
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"Most of our energy has come from oil, gas, and coal. Find out how we can heat and light our buildings, travel, and power our computers and devices without harming the planet in this resourceful title. Extracting resources damages the environment, and burning them contributes to global warming, harms our health, and pollutes the air and water. Case studies show how scientists are investigating renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power,...
7) ISO 50001
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ISO 50001 – A strategic guide to establishing an energy management system provides a practical but strategic overview for leadership teams of what an EnMS (energy management system) is and how implementing one can bring added value to an organisation.
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Welcome to Solar PV System Design, Installation, Maintenance and Safety! This is a nonfiction science book which contains various types of topics on design, installation, maintenance and safety of solar PV system. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have gained significant popularity as a clean and renewable energy source. This article explores the fundamental aspects of solar PV system design, installation, maintenance, and safety. Understanding these...
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Grid insiders know how fragile the grid is becoming. Unfortunately, they have no incentive to solve the problem because near-misses increase their profits. Meredith Angwin describes how closed meetings, arcane auction rules, and five-minute planning horizons will topple the reliability of our electric grid. Shorting the Grid shines light on the vulnerabilities of our grid, and includes suggestions for making the grid more dependable.
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The audiobook "Top 40 Costly Mistakes Solar Newbies Make" is a simple and practical guide that could save you a lot of money, headaches and time during the planning, buying, implementation, and operation phase of your solar power system.
This new Y2019 audio edition is the expanded version of the bestselling Y2016 paperback and e-book editions of that book.
It includes new answers to many questions posed by our readers.
Whether you have decided to...