Power to the People

Green (photovoltaic research, U. of New South Wales) presents an overview of the present state of solar power. He notes that global warming is making the alternative more attractive, especially in Australia but also elsewhere. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, O

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One of Australia's foremost scientists provides a lively, accessible introduction to solar technology: its development, the present state of the art, and the prospects for a greater use of solar power in domestic, commercial and industrial spheres. A chapter is devoted to solar applications in third world countries.