Power Distribution Books and Publications

Our Renewable Future - Laying the Path for One Hundred Percent Clean Energy

The next few decades will see a profound energy transformation throughout the world. By the end of the century (and perhaps sooner), we will shift from fossil fuel dependence to rely primarily on renewable sources like solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal power. Driven by the need to avert catastrophic climate change and by the depletion of easily accessible oil, coal, and natural gas, this ...

By Island Press

Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition

Geothermal Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment, Second Edition expounds on the geothermal industry, exploring the expansion, growth, and development of geothermal systems. This text covers every area of geothermal energy, including environmental and economic issues, and technological advancements. Considers the Vast Technological Achievements within the Geothermal Industry ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

World Energy Outlook 2013

In a world where big differences in regional energy prices impact competitiveness, who are the potential winners and losers? Huge volumes of oil are needed to meet growing demand and offset declines in existing fields. Where will it all come from? What could trigger a rapid convergence in natural gas prices between Asia, Europe and North America, and how would it affect energy markets? Is the ...

By International Energy Agency

The Smart Grid Business 2012 to 2017

The definitive resource for Smart Grid Research, combining clearly defined Market Sizing Statistics with Financial Analysis of Merger, Acquisition and Investment. Why Buy this Report? Get valuable information about the size and structure of the Smart Grid business. What is the forecast demand for Smart Grid products to 2017? ...

By Memoori Business Intelligence Ltd

Bioenergy - the Swedish experience

Bioenergy is the leading energy source in Sweden today. The Swedish energy system has gone through a major transformation. In the 1970s oil was totally dominating. Today, oil is almost entirely a transport fuel, whereas bioenergy has taken over in district heating, and plays a major role in indutry and in electricity production. People from around the world wonder how it happened. This book is a ...

By Svebio - The Swedish Bioenergy Association

Electrical Insulation (I): D69 - D2484

Volumes 10.01 and 10.02 include standards covering: • Ceramic and mica products• Composite and textile materials• Flexible sheet, tape, and tubing• Plates, rods, and molded materials• Electric heating unit insulation and electrical tests• Hook-up and magnet wire insulation• Insulating papers and film board• Battery separator ...

By ASTM International

Electrical Insulation (I): D69 - D2484

Volumes 10.01 and 10.02 include standards covering: • Ceramic and mica products• Composite and textile materials• Flexible sheet, tape, and tubing• Plates, rods, and molded materials• Electric heating unit insulation and electrical tests• Hook-up and magnet wire insulation• Insulating papers and film board• Battery separator ...

By ASTM International

Electrical Insulation (II): D2518 - latest

Volumes 10.01 and 10.02 include standards covering: • Ceramic and mica products• Composite and textile materials• Flexible sheet, tape, and tubing• Plates, rods, and molded materials• Electric heating unit insulation and electrical tests• Hook-up and magnet wire insulation• Insulating papers and film board• Battery separator ...

By ASTM International

Electrical Insulation (II): D2518 - latest

Volumes 10.01 and 10.02 include standards covering: • Ceramic and mica products• Composite and textile materials• Flexible sheet, tape, and tubing• Plates, rods, and molded materials• Electric heating unit insulation and electrical tests• Hook-up and magnet wire insulation• Insulating papers and film board• Battery separator ...

By ASTM International

Electrical Insulation and Electronics

This section includes Volumes 10.01 through 10.04.Volume 10.01 Electrical Insulation (I): D 69-D 2484 Volume 10.02 Electrical Insulation (II): D 2518--latest Volume 10.03 Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases; Electrical Protective Equipment Volume 10.04 Electronics; Declarable Substances in Materials; 3-D ...

By ASTM International

Electrical Insulation and Electronics

This section includes Volumes 10.01 through 10.04.Volume 10.01 Electrical Insulation (I): D 69-D 2484 Volume 10.02 Electrical Insulation (II): D 2518--latest Volume 10.03 Electrical Insulating Liquids and Gases; Electrical Protective Equipment Volume 10.04 Electronics; Declarable Substances in Materials; 3-D ...

By ASTM International

Next Generation Hydrogen Production

Given the pricing volatility of petroleum-based fuels, geopolitical instability influencing their supply and public awareness of their effect on the environment, investors are increasingly supporting clean energy sources. Hydrogen's minimal impact on the environment makes it an excellent potential source for mobile, distributed and even centralised power. Hydrogen production technology is a key ...

By Smithers Rapra

Electrical Insulation (I): D 69 - D 2484

Volumes 10.01 and 10.02 include standards covering: • Ceramic and mica products• Composite and textile materials• Flexible sheet, tape, and tubing• Plates, rods, and molded materials• Electric heating unit insulation and electrical tests• Hook-up and magnet wire insulation• Insulating papers and film board• Battery separator ...

By ASTM International

Electrical Insulation (II): D 2518 - latest

Volumes 10.01 and 10.02 include standards covering: • Ceramic and mica products• Composite and textile materials• Flexible sheet, tape, and tubing• Plates, rods, and molded materials• Electric heating unit insulation and electrical tests• Hook-up and magnet wire insulation• Insulating papers and film board• Battery separator ...

By ASTM International

Electrical Insulation (I): D 69 - D 2484

Volumes 10.01 and 10.02 include standards covering: • Ceramic and mica products• Composite and textile materials• Flexible sheet, tape, and tubing• Plates, rods, and molded materials• Electric heating unit insulation and electrical tests• Hook-up and magnet wire insulation• Insulating papers and film board• Battery separator ...

By ASTM International

Electrical Insulation (II): D 2518 - latest

Volumes 10.01 and 10.02 include standards covering: • Ceramic and mica products• Composite and textile materials• Flexible sheet, tape, and tubing• Plates, rods, and molded materials• Electric heating unit insulation and electrical tests• Hook-up and magnet wire insulation• Insulating papers and film board• Battery separator ...

By ASTM International

Wind Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment

Due to the mounting demand for energy and increasing population of the world, switching from nonrenewable fossil fuels to other energy sources is not an option—it is a necessity. Focusing on a cost-effective option for the generation of electricity, Wind Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment covers all facets of wind energy and wind turbines. The book begins by outlining the history of ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

International Handbook on the Economics of Energy

As an essential component for economic growth, energy has a significant impact on the global economy. The need to meet growing energy demand has prompted cutting-edge innovation in clean technology in an attempt to realise environmental and cost objectives, whilst ensuring the security of energy supply. This Handbook offers a comprehensive review of the economics of energy, including ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Transforming the Market : Energy Efficiency in Buildings

New modeling by the WBCSD shows how energy use in buildings can be cut by 60 percent by 2050 - essential to meeting global climate change targets - but this will require immediate action to transform the building sector. This is the central message of the report from the WBCSD's four-year, $15 million Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EEB) research project, the most rigorous study ever conducted on ...

By Earthprint Ltd

Worldwatch Report: Renewable Revolution: Low-Carbon Energy by 2030

Summary Humanity can prevent catastrophic climate change if we act now and adopt policies that reduce energy usage by unleashing the full potential of energy efficiency in concert with renewable energy resources. However, this goal is not likely to be achieved if our only measure of success is emissions reductions; climate change is fundamentally a development issue, not a pollution ...

By Worldwatch Institute