Power Surge

Describes how the world energy economy is poised to move away from crude oil and coal output towards more efficient, decentralized energy systems. This study explores such future possibilities as widespread wind and solar power, electric cars, fuel cells and hydrogen as a main energy source.

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The world economy stands poised to shift away from crude oil and environmentally-damaging coal. The authors of this work describe the rapid move to decentralized and efficient energy systems - a move encouraged by new investment opportunities, environmental demands and the need to stabilize the world's climate. The text explores the changes ahead: electric cars; wind power and solar-powered generators; fuel cells that allow the generation of personal electricity supplies; and the emergence of hydrogen as the world's main energy source.