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K.R. Rao, Editor

This comprehensive reference contains contributions by over 50experts from around the world. Topics cover aspects of powergeneration from all known sources of energy around the globe,including solar, wind, hydro, tidal and wave power, bio energy(including bio-mass and bio-fuels), waste-material, geothermal,fossil, petroleum, gas and nuclear. Nanotechnology and the role ofNASA in photovoltaic and wind energy are also covered.

A unique aspect of this publication is its foundation in scholarlydiscussions and expert opinions, enabling the reader to makedecisions regarding which energy source(s) may be used in a givensituation. The handbook, with nearly 700 pages, includes about1,250 references and over 750 figures, tables and pictures as wellas an extensive index. A brief biographical sketch is also includedfor each contributing author.

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