Sustainable Energy and the Environment: A Clean Technology Approach

• Main Authors: Kaushika, N.D (Author), Reddy, K.S (Author), Kaushik, Kshitij (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Subjects: Energy.; Energy policy.; Energy and state.; Energy efficiency.; Climate change.; Physical geography.; Biodiversity.; Ecosystems.; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.; Earth System Sciences.; Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings).; Climate Change Management and Policy.

This book emerges from the recognition that energy, environment and ecosystems are dynamically and inextricably connected. The energy environment system must be addressed in its totality, so that we can devise sustainable solutions that incorporate both economic growth and environmental conservation...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction to Sustainable Energy and Environment
• 2. The Environment
• 3. Earth’s Planetary Temperature
• 4. Conventional Energy and Power System
• 5. Energy Environment Interactions
• 6. Clean Coal Technologies for Power Generation
• 7. Solar Thermal Energy and Power Systems
• 8. Solar Photovoltaic Power
• 9. Biomass Energy and Power Systems
• 10. Wind Energy Conversion
• 11. Energy Efficient Architecture
• 12. Energy Conservation
• 13. Solid Waste Management
• 14. Air and Water Pollution
• Index.