The Energy Equation

The Energy Equation is a comprehensive tour of the world of energy resources. It covers all major sources of energy which range from fossil fuels to nuclear energy, and solar photovoltaic electricity to biomass. This book will help answer questions such as: * What is the linkage between human development and energy consumption? * Is it possible to transition from fossil fuels to wind energy for the generation of electricity? * Is nuclear energy the solution for the coming energy crisis? * What will be the energy consumption in the year 2030? * How much energy does a 100W solar panel deliver? * What is EROEI and what is the EROEI for solar panels? * What are the hurdles in transitioning to solar energy as the primary source of energy? * Is an energy crisis coming and what will be its impact?