Renewable Energy - Book 5 : Storage, livre ebook

The Kawi popular science series on Renewable Energy is a unique collection of chi dren's books which educates the reader on the various forms of energy. The books present scientific explanation of how natural elements can be exploited in order to increase energy supply in Africa. The series comprises of six books and focuses on solar energy, hydropower wind, biogas and wood fuelAuthors from different regions in Africa were commissioned to develop an interesting set of books, which expose the vastness and abundance of Africa's natural resources. They provide ample African cultural and traditional examples which have sustained the continent's energy needs and application for years. A wide range of activities, exercises drawn from African experiences have been used to make the series ively and relevant to young African readers.The book on Storage places emphasis on the importance of storing energy Energy is not always available in the form that people can readily use. Solar energy must be stored so that it can be utilised even when the sun is not shining. The book challenges readers on how to ensure that hydropower is available even during the dry seasons. Modern, as well as traditional methods of storing renewable energy are presentedThe author of the book, Renewable Energy - Storage, Mr Joram Augustine Pyuza Matulu, is a senior researcher at the Tanzania Education InstituteTitles in the Kawi Renewable Energy series include: Book 1 Renewable Energy - Sources Back 2 Renewable Energy - Uses Book 3 Renewable Energy - Conservation Bock 4 Renewable Energy - Conversion Book 5 Renewable Energy - Storage Book 6 Renewable Energy - Challenges for AfricaThe Kawi series is the product of a project implemented jointly by UNESCO and the African Publishers' Network with support from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and the Canadian International Development Agency