By Energy Section at August 3, 2010 | 9:32 pm | 0 Comment
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Education set, Renewable energy science; Horizon Fuel Cell; Demonstrate the working of energy technology system on a miniature scale; Includes: wind turbine kit, solar photovoltaic panel, electrolyzer, PEM fuel cell, hydrogen storage system… More >>
Horizon Fuel Cell Renewable Energy Kit; Demonstrates working of energy technology system
By Energy Section at August 2, 2010 | 3:31 am | 5 Comments
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The coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options for meeting the upcoming challenge are dramatic improvements in home energy efficiency and efforts to tap into clean, affordable, renewable energy resources to heat and cool homes, to provide hot water and electricity, and even… More >>
By Energy Section at August 2, 2010 | 3:30 am | 5 Comments
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This revised edition of The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses on the unique requirements of off-grid living as well as using “green” energy for homeowners who remain connected to the electrical utility. The book contains chapters on: Energy efficiency and economics Home heating and cooling and domestic water heating Photovoltaic, wind, and micro-hydro energy generation Battery selection and inverters Backup power, wireless communications, etc. It includes comprehe… More >>
By Energy Section at July 5, 2010 | 6:02 pm | 5 Comments
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The availability of clean, renewable power is without question going to be the defining challenge and goal of the 21st century, and wind will lead the way.Internationally acclaimed wind energy expert Paul Gipe is as soberly critical of past energy mistakes as he is convincingly optimistic about the future. The overwhelming challenge of transforming our world from one of fossil carbon to one of clean power seems daunting at best—and paralyzingly impractical at wors… More >>
Wind Energy Basics, Second Edition: A Guide to Home- and Community-Scale Wind-Energy Systems
By Energy Section at April 17, 2010 | 3:40 pm | 4 Comments
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In the young 21st Century, two realizations are dawning on the world’s population: we are hopelessly dependent on petroleum, which is only going to get more expensive; and global warming, caused mainly by our burning of fossil fuels, will impact civilization in ways that we’re only beginning to grasp. Stepping in to fight both of these massive problems are the rapidly evolving technologies that harness renewable energy. We will see how air, water, earth, and fire are … More >>
By Energy Section at March 29, 2010 | 11:14 pm | 5 Comments
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This is a comprehensive textbook for the new trend of distributed power generation systems and renewable energy sources in electric power systems. It covers the complete range of topics from fundamental concepts to major technologies as well as advanced topics for power consumers. As a textbook it will serve undergraduate students from a variety of disciplines such as mechanical, chemical, civil and environmental engineering, and electrical engineering…. More >>
By Energy Section at March 17, 2010 | 6:34 am | 5 Comments
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Renewable Energy Science Kit. Build a working wind turbine. Harness mechanical energy to lift weights. Generate electricity to light an LED and charge a battery. Learn the physics of wind turbines. Discover how wind occurs and why it is such a good energy source. Includes full-color, 32 page experiment manual…. More >>
Thames & Kosmos Alternative Energy and Environmental Science Wind Power
By Energy Section at January 12, 2010 | 10:50 pm | 4 Comments
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Numerous job opportunities await in the fast-growing field of renewable energy. Grab this handy book and discover how green energy can be a part of your future. Job sectors include solar and wind energy, biofuels, hydrogen energy and fuel cells, geothermal energy, hydro energy, green building, climate study, energy management and efficiency, and much more. Various jobs within each sector (engineering and technical positions, project management, R&D and sales/marketi… More >>
By Energy Section at January 12, 2010 | 9:04 pm | 5 Comments
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The Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using photovoltaic solar panels. This is an update to the 2010 Edition of the book with even more diagrams, details and up-to-the-minute inf… More >>
By Energy Section at January 2, 2010 | 5:36 pm | 5 Comments
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Stimulated by recent technological developments and increasing concern over the sustainability and environmental impact of conventional fuel usage, the prospect of producing clean, sustainable power in substantial quantities from renewable energy sources arouses interest world-wide. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the principal types of renewable energy-including solar, thermal photovoltaics, bioenergy, hydro, tidal, wind, wave, and geothermal. In add… More >>
