A Solar World - Climate Change and the Green Energy Revolution

An overview of the current energy situation and the implications of a transfer to renewables both for general supply and transport. Elliott does not claim that renewables are the whole answer but rather that they can play a much greater role. The need for change is driven not only by limited reserves of fossil fuels but by the fact that their consumption is so closely correlated with climate change. The emerging picture is a complex one, with oil companies favouring the production of hydrogen gas from fossil sources, political issues surrounding wind power, and the wide range of policy drivers available. The book compares progress in a number of countries, so it is possible to see the general direction of future developments. However, it is vital to maintain investment levels in order to secure the most economic forms of energy for the future - there is no substitute for a co-ordinated programme of research and development.