Prospects for Sustainable Energy

Fossil fuels are a finite resource and their continued use as the world''s dominant energy supply is damaging the environment. Future use of alternative methods of energy supply is inescapable. This book offers a critical assessment of all possible sustainable energy technologies and energy storage. Coverage explores the historical origins technical features marketability and environmental impacts of the complete range of sustainable energy technologies: solar biomass wind hydropower geothermal power ocean-energy sources solar-derived hydrogen fuel and energy storage. The aim is to inform policy analysts and decision makers of the options available for sustainable energy production. This accessible volume will be a valuable resource for a broad group of academics and researchers with a wide range of backgrounds and scientific training. It will also be an ideal supplementary next for advanced courses in environmental studies energy economics and policy and engineering.