Renewable Energy Made Easy: Free Energy from Solar, Wind, Hydropower, and Other Alternative Energy Sources
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Studies have shown that the average North American family will spend more than a quarter of a million dollars on energy in a lifetime. What many other countries, including Germany, Spain, France, Denmark, China, Brazil, and even Iceland, have realized is that there is a better way to power our homes, businesses, and cars by using renewable energy sources. Recently, the United States has begun to understand the importance of reducing its reliance on coal, natural gas… More >>
Renewable Energy Made Easy: Free Energy from Solar, Wind, Hydropower, and Other Alternative Energy Sources
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Renewable Energy Made Easy is an ideal reference text for anyone who is determined to increase their knowledge regarding the creation of a greener society, both locally and globally, beyond that of merely, “reduce, reuse, and recycle.” Following an introductory description of the currently strained ecological conditions regarding the severe mass-dependence on existing fossil fuels and the various global complications and consequences resulting from this widespread dependence, author David Craddock presents a well-written, succinct overview of available alternative energy sources that could be utilized to offset the assorted damage and depletion of fossil fuels. Within this extremely informative and interesting text, assorted alternative energy sources are defined and the advantages and disadvantages of each are equally debated, and further discussion is given to the examination of the dangerous tolls taken collectively on the planet and its inhabitants by the continued severe overuse of fossil fuels.
The issues associated with the alternative and renewable energies include those related to financial expense, resource development and availability, as well as public acceptance, while the obvious economic, political, and environmental issues continue to adversely affect the supply and demand trends and usage of fossil fuels. With the research of alternative and renewable energies, comparable solutions are offered, including acceptable combinations of resources, to offset any possible problems with their planned execution and usage. Finally, actual case studies of the previously discussed forms of alternative energy are given in a presentation of examples to provide for the practical application of the knowledge gained from this text. These DIY green energy projects, ranging from simple experiments to major green construction projects, allow the reader to become proactive in demonstrating their serious enthusiasm and commitment to the subject of renewable energy, after having been inspired by the knowledge gained from this book.
Without hesitation, I rate Renewable Energy Made Easy 5 stars. Throughout its pages, the extremely relevent content of this book is logically presented and explanatory while remaining interesting, educational, and entertaining. It proves an invaluable resource on the various forms of alternative energies on multiple levels, with a well written text that remains easily understood, without being pretentious, nor patronizing to its reader. Its text is additionally complemented by the inclusion of expansive resources to enable further research and action. This inspirational book will appeal to a broad audience, from students to average concerned citizens to professionals already working within the field of alternative energy research and development. Renewable Energy Made Easy truly gives hope for the achievement of a green, sustainable future, as it creates a sense of urgency to work collectively towards this realistic endeavor.
Rating: 5 / 5
Renewable Energy Made Easy – really is that easy! If you’ve ever felt lost in an energy conversation, or, if you watch the news but don’t quite understand what’s going on, then this is the book for you. It breaks down some of the hardest concepts regarding energy, consumption, and makes the case for solar, wind, and water (hydropower) and tells in it an easy-to-read, user friendly format. There’s even a glossary at end. I liked how the book covers renewable energy from a global and local standpoint – even with ideas for the home! I finished this book in one sitting, it’s that easy to read.
Rating: 4 / 5
Energy and the environment are topics of such importance today that it is easy to feel like a fool when you don’t know even the basics. Renewable Energy Made Easy lives up to its name, making the subject easy to handle by dividing the book up into manageable sections. For me, I found the text a little simplistic at first. Recycle, Reduce, Reuse makes me feel like I am in fifth grade again. However, after the beginning he gets into a lot of interesting information about the actual technology making these changes in energy possible.
I wanted to see more diagrams/pictures of all the technology that the author talked about. I did enjoy, though, the case studies towards the end of the book that helped to give a clearer picture of how these technologies will be used by companies today. While the author is, of course, pro alternative energy, I didn’t feel like he glossed over the many difficulties of making alternative energy work effectively and integrating it into our economy.
This is definitely a good book for those looking to get a basic grasp of renewable energy and especially for people looking for an in to more complicated material.
Rating: 4 / 5
Decent overview of the primary sources of renewable energy. I felt it lacked a little bit of flow, the author seemed to launch into some technical discussion without providing sufficient background. Perhaps those with engineering/technical experience will be able to follow a little bit better.
Rating: 3 / 5
The book is written in extra-large font (to fill the pages?) and it’s very, very basic. Author repeats useless information over and over again.. If you want an introductory book on the topic, your money is better spent elsewhere.
Rating: 1 / 5