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Non-Conventional Energy in North America
Current and Future Perspectives for Electricity Generation
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- English
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eBook - ePub
Non-Conventional Energy in North America
Current and Future Perspectives for Electricity Generation
About this book
Non-Conventional Energy in North America: Current and Future Perspectives for Electricity Generation provides an analysis of the current state of non-conventional energy sources used in the United States and Canada. The book works through all non-conventional renewable energy power sources, such as solar, wind and nuclear, considers the associated pros and cons, their impact on society, the climate and the population, and their potential. As well as coverage on the amount of power generated from each source, this book considers various imposed policies and programs alongside public opinion to provide readers with an understanding of current and future potentials for sustainable energy.
Readers in government, energy experts, economists, academics and scientists will find this book to be a great reference on which types of power generation they would like to develop in their regions to promote economic and social development. The book will equip readers with the knowledge to make future decisions to diversity the energy mix in their respective regions.
- Includes information on the different types of non-conventional energy sources in the USA and Canada, analyzing their impact on climate and the population
- Presents the pros and cons of each power generation technology, along with public opinion
- Features policy and programs currently in force in the USA and Canada on each type of non-conventional energy source
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Table of contents
- Non-Conventional Energy in North America
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 General overview
- Chapter 2 The use of hydropower for electricity generation
- Chapter 3 Solar energy for electricity generation
- Chapter 4 The use of wind energy for electricity generation
- Chapter 5 The use of geothermal energy for electricity generation
- Chapter 6 The use of bioenergy for electricity generation
- Chapter 7 The use of nuclear energy for electricity generation
- Chapter 8 Conclusion
- Index
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