Description
Explains why hydrogen has emerged as an essential area for research and technology development worldwide. It explores the forces driving the market for hydrogen-powered fuel cells, as well as the technical and economic barriers that could derail a transition toward hydrogen energy systems. The book reviews hydrogen's history, and discusses current and future applications for hydrogen fuel cells. It also explains in straightforward language how hydrogen is produced, stored, and transported, and it discusses the economics of these activities and their environmental impact. The book's appendixes provide more technical details, such as cost calculations.
Features & Benefits
- Written in easy to read language rather than technical jargon
- Offers a comprehensive overview of the hydrogen economy concept
- Develop a better understanding on the timely topic of hydrogen and its place in the world's future energy mix along with fossil fuels and renewable resources
Audience
- Field level personnel
- Management
- Energy lending and finance professionals
- Anyone who seeks to understand how, or relies upon, energy markets
- Students
About the Author
Rebecca L. Busby has more than 35 years of writing/ editing experience in the energy industry. During the 1970s and 1980s, she covered research on natural gas, fuel cells, combined heat and power, and many other energy technologies. Since going freelance in 1989, she has published work on renewable resources, energy efficiency, and distributed power.Rebecca has a BA, English from the University of California, Berkley.
Details
Type: Hardcover
Size: 6x9
Pages: 445
Published: 2005
ISBN: 9781593700430
