This translation of a German title, which was enthusiastically received by a wide audience, collects contributions by leading and well-known scientists in the area explaining the technical basics of photovoltaic, solar thermal energy, wind and water power as well as geothermal energy. In an easily accessible yet sober way, the book offers a solid overview of the possibilities offered by environmentally friendly techniques, energy conversion, storage, and transportation, discussing the topic without any misplaced ideology.
The editors are experienced journalists and illustrate the text with simple diagrams and information boxes, printed in full-color throughout.
For applied physicists, engineers in power technology, engineers, and anyone interested in natural sciences.

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Technology & Engineering

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Power Resources

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Technology & Engineering

Cover Page
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Title Page
The Editors
Copyright Page
Foreword
Preface
The Development of Renewable Energy Carriers Renewable Energy Sources on the Rise
Wind Energy A Tailwind for Sustainable Technology
Hydroelectric Power Plants Flowing Energy
Concentrating Solar Power Plants How the Sun gets into the Power Plant
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Solar Cells – an Overview
New Materials for Photovoltaic Energy Conversion Solar Cells from Ribbon Silicon
CIS Thin-film Solar Cells Photovoltaic Cells on Glass
Geothermal Power Generation Energy from the Depths of the Earth
The Karlsruhe Process bioliq® Synthetic Fuels from the Biomass
Biogas and Agro-biofuel Does the Future Belong to Biogas?
The Solar Updraft Tower Electric Power from Hot Air
Energy Reserves from the Oceans
Hydrogen as a Carrier of Energy Is the Hydrogen Economy Around the Corner?
Seasonal Storage of Thermal Energy Heat on Call
Fuel Cells for Mobile and Stationary Applications Taming the Flame
Solar Air Conditioning Cooling with the Heat of the Sun
Climate Engineering A Super Climate in the Greenhouse
A Low-energy Residence with Biogas Heating An Exceptional Sustainability Concept
Promotion of Renewable Energy in Germany How Political Will Changes a Country
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