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Chasing the Sun: Solar Adventures Around the World, Williams, Neville, Good Cond
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Numero oggetto eBay:317520020740
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- ISBN
- 9780865715370
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
New Society Publishers, The Limited
ISBN-10
0865715378
ISBN-13
9780865715370
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46918268
Product Key Features
Book Title
Chasing the Sun : Solar Adventures Around the World
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Power Resources / Alternative & Renewable, Astronomy
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Technology & Engineering, Science
Format
Perfect
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
16.5 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2006-361258
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
333.792/3/091724
Table Of Content
Introduction; Solar Revolution?; A World of Darkness; Illuminating Adventures; Technology Time-Out; Born at Pocantico Hills; Sacred Sun at Your Service; Sunshine and Serendipity; War is Over if You Want it; Cirque du Soleil; The Solar Age for You and Me; Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations; Bibliography; Index.
Synopsis
If millions of people in the developing world can use solar power, why can't the people in North America? The question immediately arises from this fascinating account of the author's twelve year quest to bring solar power and light to people in the developing world who have no electricity. A green-energy development narrative that is fun and eye-opening, the book is also part autobiography. Filled with colourful characters, the book also features the enthusiasm of maverick devotees to the renewable energy boom of the '80s and '90s and their interplay with staid DC-based development institutions, as well as their unique perspective on global solutions to 'energy poverty'. It will be illuminating to all interested in the environment, development, renewable energy, socially responsible business, and our future at the end of the age of oil., If millions of people in the developing world can use solar power, why can't we in North America? The question immediately arises from this fascinating account of the author's 12-year quest to bring solar power and light to people in the developing world who have no electricity. Chasing the Sun is a story of dreamers and doers who succeeded in their mission to make the world better by delivering nature's energy to poor people and by building organizations to put the sun at their service in practical, affordable, and effective ways. A green energy development narrative that is fun and eye-opening, the book is also part autobiography. Author Neville Williams' inspiring tale of trailblazing innovation describes: * His founding the nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) in 1990, which promoted solar power for a decade by setting up pilot solar rural electrification programs in 11 developing countries, including Zimbabwe, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and China * His launching of the commercial Solar Electric Light Company in 1997, which became the SELCO group of companies that has overcome daunting challenges to bring solar electricity to 50,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam Filled with colorful characters, the book also features the enthusiasm of maverick devotees to the renewable energy boom of the 1980s and 1990s and their interplay with staid DC-based development institutions, as well as their unique perspective on global solutions to "energy poverty." It will be illuminating to all interested in the environment, development, renewable energy, socially responsible business, and our future at the end of the age of oil. Neville Williams was an award-winning journalist for many years who also worked as the national media director for Greenpeace. He remains involved with SELCO and is currently working on domestic solar initiatives from his Washington, DC, home.
LC Classification Number
HD9681.D44W55 2005
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