The Big Switch

A detailed study of overseas and Australian experiences, this text sheds light on renewable energy, energy efficiency and the creation of jobs for the 21st century. It examines the greenhouse effect and energy overuse; solar and wind power; and challenges and options for the future.

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This book provides a wealth of information about renewable energy, energy efficiency and the creation of jobs. The author has brought together a detailed study of overseas and Australian experiences to shed light, and stir up debate, on a wide range of topics for the 21st century. It examines the greenhouse effect and energy overuse; solar thermal technologies; wind power; solar cells; solar hot water; overseas experiences with solar and wind power, and government initiatives to help these technologies; renewable energy and the Third World; energy efficiency; barriers to the use of renewable energy such as conservative power companies and banks; and the future, and social benefits.