Harnessing Renewable Energy in Electric Power Systems : Theory, Practice, Policy.
Reflecting its reliance on fossil fuels, the electric power industry produces the majority of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. The need for a revolution in the industry becomes further apparent given that 'decarbonization' means an increasing electrification of other sectors of t...
Saved in:
| Online Access: |
Full text (MCPHS users only) |
|---|---|
| Main Author: | |
| Other Authors: | , |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
London :
Earthscan,
2010
|
| Subjects: | |
| Local Note: | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Summary: | Reflecting its reliance on fossil fuels, the electric power industry produces the majority of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. The need for a revolution in the industry becomes further apparent given that 'decarbonization' means an increasing electrification of other sectors of the economyin particular, through a switch from gasoline to electric vehicles. Of the options for producing electric power without significant greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy is most attractive to policymakers, as it promises increased national self-reliance on energy supplies and the creation of new in. |
|---|---|
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (369 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9781936331864 1936331861 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |
