The Science of Hydro and Wave Energy - The Science of Renewable Energy

"[This book] examines the fields of hydroelectric and ocean energy technologies, including the underlying scientific concepts, their potential for replacing fossil fuels, examples of how they are used today, and prospective future developments"--Amazon.com. Cover 1 Credits 2 Contents 3 Important Events in the Development of Hydro and Wave Energy 4 Introduction: Energy from Water 6 Chapter 1: How do Hydro and Wave Energy Work? 14 Chapter 2: Can Hydro and Wave Energy Replace Fossil Fuels? 28 Chapter 3: Hydro and Wave Energy in Action 44 Chapter 4: What Is the Future of Hydro and Wave Energy? 62 Source Notes 72 For Further Research 76 Index 78 Image Credits 80 About the Author 80 Found in rushing rivers and the churning waters of the ocean, hydro and wave energy technologies turn the movement of water into useful electricity. The Science of Hydro and Wave Energy examines the fields of hydroelectric and ocean energy technologies, including the underlying scientific concepts, their potential for replacing fossil fuels, examples of how they are used today, and prospective future developments.