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Power Up : An Engineer's Adventures into Sustainable Energy - Yasmin Ali

Power Up

An Engineer's Adventures into Sustainable Energy

By: Yasmin Ali

Hardcover | 28 March 2024 | Edition Number 1

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''A stimulating and affable overview of how major feats of engineering can help the world beat the climate crisis.''
NEW STATESMAN


''A highly engaging personal account of changes in our complex energy system to enable a low carbon world.'' MIKE BERNERS-LEE

''This hugely readable energy odyssey is now part of my climate change crib sheet.''
HELEN ARNEY



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Readers are loving Power Up:

''A timely and crucial read in today''s environmentally conscious context.'' ?????
''For anyone curious about energy''s role in our world and our future.'' ?????
''An excellent educational tool.'' ?????
''A deep dive into this complex world.'' ?????
''There is something in here for everyone.'' ?????
''Manages to make complicated ideas very simple.'' ?????


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A behind-the-scenes tour of the energy system and an essential tool in understanding the challenges of climate change.


We rarely think about the energy systems that prop up our existence. With hot water, lighting and digital entertainment all available at the flick of a switch, it''s easy to underestimate the vast global network that makes these things possible.


In Power Up engineer Yasmin Ali takes us on a journey across the globe to reveal the bigger picture, from solar farms shimmering in the desert to power stations hidden deep in the mountains. We learn where we get energy from, how it is moved and used around the world - and why we need to understand the whole system if we want to transition towards a clean, green future.

Industry Reviews
This is a powerful and often lyrical book about what it is like to work in the energy sector from someone who lives and breathes it on a daily basis. Fascinating and insightful in equal measure, ultimately it is a book about the humans who are quietly getting on with the job of making our world more sustainable.

In the midst of the climate crisis, I highly recommend this book. It's the perfect place to learn about a very complex industry - one that affects us all - from start to finish. Ali handles a huge and often contentious subject expertly, weaving in personal stories with big questions, making it a warm and educational read.

Now even I understand how it all works.

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