Non-Conventional Energy in North America : Current and Future Perspectives for Electricity Generation

Morales Pedraza, Jorge

Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc（2022/01発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 474 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780128234402
• DDC分類 333.794097

Full Description

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.

Contents

1. General overview
2. The use of hydropower for electricity generation
3. The use of solar energy for electricity generation
4. The use of wind energy for electricity generation
5. The use of geothermal energy for electricity generation
6. The use of biomass for electricity generation
7. The use of nuclear energy for electricity generation
8. The use of hydrogen energy for electricity generation