Solar and geothermal energy

Summary: "In addition to an overview of both solar and geothermal energy and the processes by which they can be harnessed, this book details how these sources are used to supply electricity and discusses ways in which governmental policies affect the growth of these sectors of the power market." --back cover

Record details

ISBN: 9780816070862
ISBN: 0816070865
Physical Description: print
xvi, 206 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Publisher: New York, NY : Facts On File, c2009.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references 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.