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Complete Guide to Going Off the Grid

de Sam Morgan ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

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4 hora 16 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How can you live sustainably and independently off the grid? This book serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to transition to an off-grid lifestyle, focusing on sustainability, self-sufficiency, and freedom from traditional systems. It covers topics such as building an off-grid home, generating your own power with solar or wind energy, ... Leer más

$0.11 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How can you live sustainably and independently off the grid? This book serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to transition to an off-grid lifestyle, focusing on sustainability, self-sufficiency, and freedom from traditional systems. It covers topics such as building an off-grid home, generating your own power with solar or wind energy,
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Energy

A Human History

de Richard Rhodes ...

Narrado por Jacques Roy ...

Completo

11 hora 48 minutos

A “meticulously researched” (The New York Times Book Review) examination of energy transitions over time and an exploration of the current challenges presented by global warming, a surging world population, and renewable energy—from Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author Richard Rhodes.People have lived and died, businesses have prospered and failed, and nations have risen to world ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

A “meticulously researched” (The New York Times Book Review) examination of energy transitions over time and an exploration of the current challenges presented by global warming, a surging world population, and renewable energy—from Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author Richard Rhodes.People have lived and died, businesses have prospered and failed, and nations have risen to world
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The Way Home

Tales from a Life without Technology

de Mark Boyle ...

Narrado por Gerard Doyle ...

Completo

8 hora 37 minutos

It was 11:00 pm when I checked my email for the last time and turned off my phone for what I hoped would be forever.No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio, or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce.The Way Home is a modern-day Walden―an honest and lyrical account of a ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

It was 11:00 pm when I checked my email for the last time and turned off my phone for what I hoped would be forever.No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio, or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce.The Way Home is a modern-day Walden―an honest and lyrical account of a
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Blackout Wars

State Initiatives To Achieve Preparedness Against An Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) Catastrophe

de Dr. Peter Vincent Pry ...

Narrado por David Drummond ...

Completo

10 hora 38 minutos

Blackout Wars is about the historically unprecedented threat to our electronic civilization from its dependence on the electric power grid. Most Americans have experienced temporary blackouts, and regard them as merely an inconvenience. Some Americans have experienced more protracted local and regional blackouts, as in the aftermaths of Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, and may be better able to ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Blackout Wars is about the historically unprecedented threat to our electronic civilization from its dependence on the electric power grid. Most Americans have experienced temporary blackouts, and regard them as merely an inconvenience. Some Americans have experienced more protracted local and regional blackouts, as in the aftermaths of Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina, and may be better able to
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Kenya races toward goal of electrifying every household

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

Completo

8 minutos

Kenya has made rapid gains in connecting households across the country to the electrical grid, as part of a goal to achieve universal access to power by 2020. Over the past three years the East African country has connected 12.4 million people, becoming a model on a continent where half of the population lives without electricity. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay reports. ... Leer más

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Kenya has made rapid gains in connecting households across the country to the electrical grid, as part of a goal to achieve universal access to power by 2020. Over the past three years the East African country has connected 12.4 million people, becoming a model on a continent where half of the population lives without electricity. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Christopher Livesay reports.
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In remote Kenyan villages, solar start-ups bring light

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

Completo

5 minutos

Some 1.3 billion people around the globe don’t have access to an electric grid. But solar startup companies say harnessing an abundant resource -- the sun -- can light up some of the world’s most remote areas. In this Kenyan village, rooftop panels are becoming a cheap, popular and promising source of light. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports. ... Leer más

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Some 1.3 billion people around the globe don’t have access to an electric grid. But solar startup companies say harnessing an abundant resource -- the sun -- can light up some of the world’s most remote areas. In this Kenyan village, rooftop panels are becoming a cheap, popular and promising source of light. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports.
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Taming the Sun

Innovations to Harness Solar Energy and Power the Planet

de Varun Sivaram ...

Narrado por Barry Abrams ...

Completo

11 hora 10 minutos

Solar energy, once a niche application for a limited market, has become the cheapest and fastest-growing power source on earth. What's more, its potential is nearly limitless. But in Taming the Sun, energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that the world is not yet equipped to harness erratic sunshine to meet most of its energy needs. And if solar's current surge peters out, prospects for replacing ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Solar energy, once a niche application for a limited market, has become the cheapest and fastest-growing power source on earth. What's more, its potential is nearly limitless. But in Taming the Sun, energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that the world is not yet equipped to harness erratic sunshine to meet most of its energy needs. And if solar's current surge peters out, prospects for replacing
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No Good Alternative

Volume Two of Carbon Ideologies

de William T. Vollmann ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

Completo

22 hora 11 minutos

The second volume of William T. Vollmann's epic book about the factors and human actions that have led to global warming begins in the coal fields of West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky, where "America's best friend" is not merely a fuel, but a "heritage." Over the course of four years Vollmann finds hollowed out towns with coal-polluted streams and acidified drinking water; makes covert visits to ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

The second volume of William T. Vollmann's epic book about the factors and human actions that have led to global warming begins in the coal fields of West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky, where "America's best friend" is not merely a fuel, but a "heritage." Over the course of four years Vollmann finds hollowed out towns with coal-polluted streams and acidified drinking water; makes covert visits to
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The Eskimo and The Oil Man

The Battle at the Top of the World for America's Future

de Bob Reiss ...

Narrado por Sean Pratt ...

Completo

9 hora 45 minutos

The Arctic century is upon us. A great jockeying for power and influence has erupted among nations in the high north. At stake are trillions of dollars in profit or loss, US security, geopolitical influence and the fate of a fragile environment as well as the region's traditional people. As the ice melts and oil companies venture north, the polar regions may become the next Panama Canal, the next ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

The Arctic century is upon us. A great jockeying for power and influence has erupted among nations in the high north. At stake are trillions of dollars in profit or loss, US security, geopolitical influence and the fate of a fragile environment as well as the region's traditional people. As the ice melts and oil companies venture north, the polar regions may become the next Panama Canal, the next
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Melhoramento do desempenho de unidades híbridas PV/BESS em microrredes através do conversor bidirecional entrelaçado de três fases com controle IMC

de Lindemberg Roberto de Lima ...

Narrado por Voz Artificial ...

Abreviado

2 hora 41 minutos

Nas últimas décadas, diante da crescente demanda energética e da busca por fontes alternativas de energia limpa, despontou a necessidade de pesquisa e desenvolvimento em microrredes. As microrredes são formadas por um conjunto de microgeradores elétricos e cargas, resultando em um sistema único que pode operar conectado com a rede elétrica ou de forma ilhada, desconectada. As microrredes têm o ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Nas últimas décadas, diante da crescente demanda energética e da busca por fontes alternativas de energia limpa, despontou a necessidade de pesquisa e desenvolvimento em microrredes. As microrredes são formadas por um conjunto de microgeradores elétricos e cargas, resultando em um sistema único que pode operar conectado com a rede elétrica ou de forma ilhada, desconectada. As microrredes têm o
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A Just Transition

Making Energy Poverty History with an Energy Mix

de NJ Ayuk ...

Narrado por Edward Herrmann ...

Completo

8 hora 34 minutos

“The book addresses the many problems with the West’s current approach to development in Africa, showing how foreign aid and misguided investments have often prevented African countries from meeting their own needs, and offers concrete suggestions for a viable program of electrification, economic development, and capacity building that will lead to climate-friendly energy production.” —Kirkus ... Leer más

$22.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

“The book addresses the many problems with the West’s current approach to development in Africa, showing how foreign aid and misguided investments have often prevented African countries from meeting their own needs, and offers concrete suggestions for a viable program of electrification, economic development, and capacity building that will lead to climate-friendly energy production.” —Kirkus
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Solar Power Secret Society, The: Inside the Home Energy Revolution

de Violet A. Handicraft ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Martin G ...

Completo

4 hora 28 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Solar Power Secret Society: Inside the Home Energy Revolution is your ultimate resource for understanding and adopting the most transformative energy solution of our time. Whether you're a homeowner seeking to cut energy costs, an environmental advocate aiming to reduce your carbon footprint, or simply curious about renewable energy, this book ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Solar Power Secret Society: Inside the Home Energy Revolution is your ultimate resource for understanding and adopting the most transformative energy solution of our time. Whether you're a homeowner seeking to cut energy costs, an environmental advocate aiming to reduce your carbon footprint, or simply curious about renewable energy, this book
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Carbon Technocracy

Energy Regimes in Modern East Asia

de Victor Seow ...

Narrado por Jim Lee ...

Completo

12 hora 39 minutos

A forceful reckoning with the relationship between energy and power through the history of what was once East Asia’s largest coal mine.The coal-mining town of Fushun in China’s Northeast is home to a monstrous open pit. First excavated in the early twentieth century, this pit grew like a widening maw over the ensuing decades, as various Chinese and Japanese states endeavored to unearth Fushun’s ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A forceful reckoning with the relationship between energy and power through the history of what was once East Asia’s largest coal mine.The coal-mining town of Fushun in China’s Northeast is home to a monstrous open pit. First excavated in the early twentieth century, this pit grew like a widening maw over the ensuing decades, as various Chinese and Japanese states endeavored to unearth Fushun’s
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Solar Power: The Ultimate Guide to Solar Power and Other Renewable Energy, Learn to Use Solar and Other Forms of Renewable Energy to Help the Environment

de Gary Wordan ...

Narrado por Marcus Mulenga ...

Completo

31 minutos

Solar Power: The Ultimate Guide to Solar Power and Other Renewable Energy, Learn to Use Solar and Other Forms of Renewable Energy to Help the EnvironmentAside from the usual discussions about climate change and other problems our planet faces today, there’s much talk about different sources of energy. People want to protect the environment and due to economic instability as well, people are also ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Solar Power: The Ultimate Guide to Solar Power and Other Renewable Energy, Learn to Use Solar and Other Forms of Renewable Energy to Help the EnvironmentAside from the usual discussions about climate change and other problems our planet faces today, there’s much talk about different sources of energy. People want to protect the environment and due to economic instability as well, people are also
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New Simple And Practical Solar Component Guide, The

de Lacho Pop, MSE, Dimi Avram, MSE ...

Narrado por Russell Newton ...

Completo

2 hora 50 minutos

Have you ever wanted to save money on electricity and become energy-independent?Do you want to protect your family from regular power outages and negligence of local utility?Do you want to get the most efficient, reliable, and cheap solar power system for your off-grid home, cabin, RV vehicle, or boat?The audiobook "The New Simple and Practical Solar Component Guide" helps you accomplish this by ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Have you ever wanted to save money on electricity and become energy-independent?Do you want to protect your family from regular power outages and negligence of local utility?Do you want to get the most efficient, reliable, and cheap solar power system for your off-grid home, cabin, RV vehicle, or boat?The audiobook "The New Simple and Practical Solar Component Guide" helps you accomplish this by
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PMP Secrets Unleashed: Propel Your Project Success

"Transform your project management skills! Energizing audio lessons designed to boost your PMP exam readiness await you!"

de Cyrus Fenwick ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

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2 hora 27 minutos

PMP Secrets Unleashed: Propel Your Project Success⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and solidify your knowledge by successfully passing the PMP Exam 2024-2025?Are you in search of a thorough guide that encompasses all the essential elements you need to ace the PMP Exam 2024-2025?Look no further!This guide is your ul... ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

PMP Secrets Unleashed: Propel Your Project Success⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and solidify your knowledge by successfully passing the PMP Exam 2024-2025?Are you in search of a thorough guide that encompasses all the essential elements you need to ace the PMP Exam 2024-2025?Look no further!This guide is your ul...
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Thermodynamics and Propulsion in 2026

A Comprehensive Academic Framework

de Azhar ul Haque Sario ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Completo

5 hora 46 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Welcome to the cutting edge of flight, where engines face extreme heat and incredible speeds. Today, the sky isn't just air; it is a wall of force. This book explores the hidden, violent world inside the most advanced machines ever built. You will learn how we handle the crushing pressure and freezing temperatures required to travel at five times the ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Welcome to the cutting edge of flight, where engines face extreme heat and incredible speeds. Today, the sky isn't just air; it is a wall of force. This book explores the hidden, violent world inside the most advanced machines ever built. You will learn how we handle the crushing pressure and freezing temperatures required to travel at five times the
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Öl und Gas - Im Netz der Konzerne

de Gerhard Konzelmann ...

Narrado por Martin Pfisterer ...

Completo

11 hora 54 minutos

Das Ringen um die Weltmacht auf dem Energiemarkt – wer hat das eigentliche Sagen? In diesem Grundlagenwerk untersucht der Nahostexperte Gerhard Konzelmann den unvorstellbaren Einfluss der großen Energiekonzerne sowohl auf die Politik als auch auf die Wirtschaft. Wer ist von wem abhängig? Wer sind die neuen Global Player? Konzelmann wirft interessante Fragen auf und bietet Antworten. ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Das Ringen um die Weltmacht auf dem Energiemarkt – wer hat das eigentliche Sagen? In diesem Grundlagenwerk untersucht der Nahostexperte Gerhard Konzelmann den unvorstellbaren Einfluss der großen Energiekonzerne sowohl auf die Politik als auch auf die Wirtschaft. Wer ist von wem abhängig? Wer sind die neuen Global Player? Konzelmann wirft interessante Fragen auf und bietet Antworten.
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Solar Energy: A Practical Beginner’s Guide to Powering Your Home, Cutting Bills, and Going Green With Confidence

de Steven Callahan ...

Narrado por Steven Callahan ...

Completo

2 hora 2 minutos

Escape high utility bills and embrace sustainable green living with this practical guide to residential solar energy. Whether you are frustrated by rising electricity costs or simply dreaming of an eco-friendly property, making the transition does not have to feel overwhelming. This empowering audio experience breaks down complex concepts into reassuring, plain-language advice perfect for your ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Escape high utility bills and embrace sustainable green living with this practical guide to residential solar energy. Whether you are frustrated by rising electricity costs or simply dreaming of an eco-friendly property, making the transition does not have to feel overwhelming. This empowering audio experience breaks down complex concepts into reassuring, plain-language advice perfect for your
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Renewable Energy: A Practical Guide to Solar, Wind, and the New Clean Power Economy

de Thomas Reinhardt ...

Narrado por Thomas Reinhardt ...

Completo

1 horas 57 minutos

Demystify sustainable technology and master the clean energy transition without needing an engineering degree. Whether you are upgrading your home, exploring a green career pivot, or simply seeking an optimistic perspective on climate change, this grounded guide delivers clear, actionable answers.Navigate the fast-paced economics of solar, wind, and smart grids through engaging, everyday analogies ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Demystify sustainable technology and master the clean energy transition without needing an engineering degree. Whether you are upgrading your home, exploring a green career pivot, or simply seeking an optimistic perspective on climate change, this grounded guide delivers clear, actionable answers.Navigate the fast-paced economics of solar, wind, and smart grids through engaging, everyday analogies
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Brief History of Renewable Energy, A: Humanity's Quest for Clean Power

de Samuel Richter ...

Narrado por Samuel Richter ...

Completo

1 horas 58 minutos

Uncover the environmental history of green technology, where humanity’s drive for power clashes with ecological limits. Perfect for an inquisitive commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how early societies harnessed wind and water before pivoting to fossil fuels, and why we are now desperately racing toward sustainable climate solutions.The shift to renewables is not merely a tale of ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Uncover the environmental history of green technology, where humanity’s drive for power clashes with ecological limits. Perfect for an inquisitive commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how early societies harnessed wind and water before pivoting to fossil fuels, and why we are now desperately racing toward sustainable climate solutions.The shift to renewables is not merely a tale of
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Solar Panels for Beginners: A Clear Guide to the Devices That Harvest Sunlight

de Ethan Mallory ...

Narrado por Ethan Mallory ...

Completo

1 horas 49 minutos

Harness renewable energy to power your home and achieve energy independence without drowning in complex engineering jargon. Whether you are mapping out a weekend DIY project or listening on your morning commute, this calm and conversational guide demystifies sustainable living. You will gain the confidence to evaluate your property and make smart, budget-conscious decisions.Take control of your ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Harness renewable energy to power your home and achieve energy independence without drowning in complex engineering jargon. Whether you are mapping out a weekend DIY project or listening on your morning commute, this calm and conversational guide demystifies sustainable living. You will gain the confidence to evaluate your property and make smart, budget-conscious decisions.Take control of your
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Electric Power System Basics for the Nonelectrical Professional (3rd Edition)

de Steven W. Blume ...

Narrado por Tom Parks ...

Completo

9 hora 27 minutos

Understand the fundamentals of electrical power systems with this accessible guideFew subjects are more fundamental to modern life than electrical power. The systems that generate, transport, and distribute electricity are among the most essential contributors to modern industry, development, and everyday living. As energy demand grows and, with it, the electric power industry, more and more non ... Leer más

$20.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Understand the fundamentals of electrical power systems with this accessible guideFew subjects are more fundamental to modern life than electrical power. The systems that generate, transport, and distribute electricity are among the most essential contributors to modern industry, development, and everyday living. As energy demand grows and, with it, the electric power industry, more and more non
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Windfall

How the New Energy Abundance Upends Global Politics and Strengthens America's Power

de Meghan L. O'Sullivan ...

Narrado por Eliza Foss ...

Completo

13 hora 34 minutos

Windfall is the boldest profile of the world's energy resources since Daniel Yergin's The Quest. Harvard professor and former Washington policymaker Meghan L. O'Sullivan reveals how fears of energy scarcity have given way to the reality of energy abundance. This abundance is transforming the geo-political order and boosting American power. As a new administration focuses on raising American energy ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Windfall is the boldest profile of the world's energy resources since Daniel Yergin's The Quest. Harvard professor and former Washington policymaker Meghan L. O'Sullivan reveals how fears of energy scarcity have given way to the reality of energy abundance. This abundance is transforming the geo-political order and boosting American power. As a new administration focuses on raising American energy
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