Solar and geothermal energy
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- ISBN: 9780816070862
- ISBN: 0816070865
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Physical Description:
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xvi, 206 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm. - Publisher: New York, NY : Facts On File, c2009.
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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. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Interurban Library | TJ 808.2 T32 2009 (Text) | 26040002938716 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |