Interest in renewable energy has never been greater, but much uncertainty
remains as to the role the various technologies will play in the transition to a
low-carbon future. This book sets out the facts how the technologies work, where
and to what extent they are currently employed, and where the greatest potential
lies. Covering all the major fields solar electricity, solar thermal, solar
architecture, bioenergy, wind, geothermal, hydropower, as well as new energy
technologies it also includes sections on how best to promote the uptake of
renewables and answers to common questions and opposition.
The authors provide a number of German-sourced yet internationally relevant
examples and strategies