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OverviewMany agree Ireland can become a world leader in clean energy as conventional energy sources run out but there's little agreement on how. John Travers assesses, in clear terms, practical energy alternatives to meet our needs, achieve energy independence and provide an opportunity for Ireland to be a world leader and global beacon of clean energy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: John TraversPublisher: Gill Imprint: The Collins Press Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.261kg ISBN: 9781848890435ISBN 10: 1848890435 Pages: 264 Publication Date: 10 August 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Energy is ... 2. Fossil fuel's fatal flaws 3. Ireland's voracious thirst for energy 4. Drinking water from a fire hose: alternative energy options Wind Sun Ocean Biomass The nuclear option Energy and carbon efficiency 5. Ireland's opportunity Remaining questions Further Reading IndexReviews'Clear, insightful and visionary' The Irish Times 'Clear ... colourful ... thought-provoking...' Irish Examiner 'Upbeat and optimistic - will appeal to a wide group of readers from policy-makers to investors to students.' Irish Bioenergy Association 'Enlightening - realistic - timely - for an interesting read with interesting stats, this is an excellent book.' An Taisce, The National Trust for Ireland 'Considered ... a good read' Irish Bioenergy Association 'Considered ... a good read' Irish Bioenergy Association 'Clear, insightful and visionary' The Irish Times Author InformationJohn Travers is an international energy expert from Dublin. An engineering graduate of UCD, he worked at Shell International on oil and gas fields in the Netherlands and subsequently focused on new technology and sustainable development. He left Shell to do an MBA at Harvard and write his first book, Driving the Tiger, Irish Enterprise Spirit. He then joined McKinsey and Company to lead projects as diverse as not-for-profit healthcare, satellite manufacturing and energy in Europe, Africa and America. Founder CEO of Alternative Energy Resources Limited (AER), he has grown the company successfully since 2006. John's passions are family, friends, sport and arts. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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