{"product_id":"book-1uhz","title":"The Unpopular Truth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Electricity is to modern civilization what blood is to the human body. \"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut do we truly understand global energy?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this groundbreaking new book, The Unpopular Truth about Electricity…, the authors peel back the layers on the global energy economy with a focus on electricity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat they reveal is startling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn why energy shortages have swept across Europe. Discover whether renewable energy can save us, and which energy sources make the most sense?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou may be surprised by their conclusions…in this book you will find out what it will really take to transition to a greener future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an invaluable reference work that should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in energy policy, electricity markets, and environmental protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics covered in this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Primary energy vs. electricity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Wind and solar (or what is revered to as variable \"renewable\" energy)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Capacity factors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Installed capacity vs. generated electricity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Hydrogen and batteries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Material input\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Transmission and distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Heat pumps\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Energy shortages and energy starvation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Net energy returns (eROI)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Full Cost of Electricity (FCOE) vs. the marginal - most commonly used - Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \"Net-Zero\", \"decarbonization\", and the \"energy transition\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e… concluding with a realistic future of energy and sustainability\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":66931979583792,"sku":"BD1uhz","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/1uhz-Square-cover.png?v=1781226145","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1uhz","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}