Welcome to the Routledge Energy Catalogue 2012
With the addition of the Earthscan brand strengthening the already established list 2012 looks to be a very promising year for the Routledge Energy series.
Now with a broader coverage of all energy issues the programme focuses on aspects of sustainability, energy policy and renewable technology from every angle and aims to provide core reference titles, practical instruction and new analytical research for the professional and academic markets.
This catalogue highlights the key titles publishing this year across new and exciting areas of energy along with up-to-date new editions and emphasises the significance of the list expansion to include some expertly written titles for anyone at the forefront of the energy industry.
We would be delighted to hear your feedback at any time and should you have any ideas for new books within your area of interest please do not hesitate to get in touch.
An exciting time for Routledge Energy, we are very much looking forward to a promising year and continuing to expand of an already successful series.
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Sustainable Retrofitting of Commercial Buildings
Warm Climates
Despite recent improvements in energy efficiency being made in new build, it is important that the existing commercial building sector also take action to meet emission reduction targets. The objectives and challenges of such action will reduce the risk of the sector becoming obsolete due to high...
Published September 19th 2012 by Routledge
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The Essential Amory Lovins
Selected writings
Amory B. Lovins is one of the world's leading authorities on energy, integrative design, and their links with economy, environment, development, and security. This unique collection brings together his most important and influential writings and forms an inspiring resource for anyone wishing to...
Published September 14th 2011 by Routledge
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Renewable Energy Systems
The Earthscan Expert Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies for Home and Business
Series: Earthscan Expert
This book is the long awaited guide for anyone interested in renewables at home or work. It sweeps away scores of common misconceptions while clearly illustrating the best in renewable and energy efficiency technologies. A fully illustrated guide to renewable energy for the home and small business,...
Published August 29th 2012 by Routledge
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The Energy Imperative
100 Percent Renewable Now
For decades, Hermann Scheer was one of the world’s leading proponents of renewable energy. In this, his last book before his death in 2010, he lays out his vision for a planet 100% powered by renewables and examines the fundamental ethical and economic imperatives for such a shift. And most...
Published December 8th 2011 by Routledge
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Offshore Renewable Energy
Accelerating the Deployment of Offshore Wind, Tidal, and Wave Technologies
Wave, tidal and offshore wind technologies have long held the promise of seemingly limitless energy supplies. In practice, while offshore wind is growing relatively rapidly, all three sectors have lagged behind expectations. This book, from the International Energy Authority Renewable Energy...
Published November 15th 2011 by Routledge
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Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems
A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers, 2nd Edition
Series: Planning and Installing
Growth in photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing worldwide continues its upward trajectory. This bestselling guide has become the essential tool for installers, engineers and architects, detailing every subject necessary for successful project implementation, from the technical design to the legal and...
Published December 17th 2007 by Routledge
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Desert Energy
A Guide to the Technology, Impacts and Opportunities
This book examines the key technologies being deployed in an effort to tap the potential presented by world's deserts for siting large-scale solar power applications, and surveys the feasibility of such projects given the remoteness and the hostility of these environments. Focusing on large scale...
Published July 29th 2012 by Routledge
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Planning and Installing Solar Thermal Systems
A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers, 2nd Edition
Series: Planning and Installing
Solar thermal systems available today offer efficiency and reliability. They can be applied in different conditions to meet space- and water-heating requirements in the residential, commercial and industrial building sectors. The potential for this technology and the associated environmental...
Published May 6th 2010 by Routledge