Title Renewable energy / editor, Justin Healey

Published Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, [2005] ©2005

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Description 44 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm regular print Series Issues in society ; v. 229 Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 229 Contents Chapter 1: Renewable Energy Production in Australia What is energy?; Renewable energy: an introduction; Sources of renewable and non-renewable energy; Environmental considerations in developing renewable energy; Green power: frequently asked questions; Mix of energy sources will ensure supply and ongoing prosperity; Government keeps us stuck in the coal age; Coal power should die out: research; Where Australia's clean electricity can come from by 2040; Power on; Current affairs -- Chapter 2: Sources of Renewable Energy Solar energy; Photovoltaic technology ; Wind farm basics; Wind: why?; Hydro power; Hydroelectricity; Hydroelectric energy; Biomass energy; Geothermal energy; Tidal and wave power; Plant fuels the pick of crop; Ethanol a renewable fuel; The hydrogen revolution Summary According to the Federal Government, while renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power would play a part in meeting growing demands, for the foreseeable future, coal and gas will meet the bulk of Australia's energy needs. What role has renewable energy resources to play in powering the economy and sparing the environment? Analysis Reading skills Renewable energy Energy industries & utilities (Australia) Notes Includes index Bibliography Webliography: page 43 Audience Secondary school students Subject Renewable energy sources -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Australia. Renewable energy sources -- Australia -- Juvenile literature. Power resources -- Australia. Wind power -- Australia. Water-power -- Australia. Solar energy -- Australia. Renewable energy sources -- Australia. Author Healey, Justin. LC no. 00002698 ISBN 1920801391 :

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