--- product_id: 153815749 title: "Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century (Columbia University Earth Institute Sustainability Primers)" price: "131.56 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/153815749-renewable-energy-a-primer-for-the-twenty-first-century-columbia store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century (Columbia University Earth Institute Sustainability Primers) **Price:** 131.56 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century (Columbia University Earth Institute Sustainability Primers) - **How much does it cost?** 131.56 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/153815749-renewable-energy-a-primer-for-the-twenty-first-century-columbia) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century (Columbia University Earth Institute Sustainability Primers) [Usher, Professor Bruce] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century (Columbia University Earth Institute Sustainability Primers) Review: Wow! In just a dozen years renewable energy could transform world energy and impact global warming. - An absolute must read for everyone who wants to understand how renewable energy and electric vehicles will provide the the greatest and most urgent energy transformation in history. Don’t let the understated title fool you. This book is far beyond some boring scholarly work. It is a well written and researched fascinating guide that gives you a front row seat in viewing the dazzling future these technologies are rapidly providing. Professor Usher’s work is not the first book to describe how solar PV and electric vehicles will grow to dominate our energy future. Exponential Solar was written more than a dozen years before using the PV learning curve that had recently been identified showing a 20% cost decline for every doubling of cumulative solar PV production. At the time it was written in 2006 the total annual energy produced by all the solar cells in the world was barely equal to one large coal fired power plant and seeing any plug-in electric vehicle was a rare sight. Exponential Solar audaciously showed how solar PV could be producing all the electric energy needed to power all the homes, businesses, and vehicles in the entire world by 2055. To some this may have seemed wildly optimistic in 2006. But Professor Usher’s work proves that solar PV and electric vehicles are well ahead of the cost decline and growth timeline laid out in Exponential Solar. The two books validate each other. Usher’s up to date data and analysis implies the need to burn fossil fuels for electricity and transportation could be nearly eliminated as early as the 2030s. And Usher makes a compelling case for this transformation to happen quickly to avoid the worst consequences of global warming. Review: Outstanding!! Best book on renewable energy. - I would rate this book with six stars if I could. I recently made a career pivot to renewable energy and have been reading to gain a broader and deeper understanding of the field. This is the single best book I have found on the subject. I came away much better informed, and I also enjoyed the book thoroughly, it's honestly a page turner. The author is excellent at crafting a concise narrative to describe and illustrate the the concepts. If you want to understand the energy transition we are all living in, and the energy transitions that came before, this is a must read! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #422,349 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #12 in Energy Policy (Books) #40 in Oil & Energy Industry (Books) #221 in Environmental Economics (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (227) | | Dimensions | 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 0231187858 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0231187855 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | January 1, 2019 | | Publisher | Columbia University Press | ## Images ![Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century (Columbia University Earth Institute Sustainability Primers) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bd+WiYthL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! In just a dozen years renewable energy could transform world energy and impact global warming. *by D***. on October 16, 2019* An absolute must read for everyone who wants to understand how renewable energy and electric vehicles will provide the the greatest and most urgent energy transformation in history. Don’t let the understated title fool you. This book is far beyond some boring scholarly work. It is a well written and researched fascinating guide that gives you a front row seat in viewing the dazzling future these technologies are rapidly providing. Professor Usher’s work is not the first book to describe how solar PV and electric vehicles will grow to dominate our energy future. Exponential Solar was written more than a dozen years before using the PV learning curve that had recently been identified showing a 20% cost decline for every doubling of cumulative solar PV production. At the time it was written in 2006 the total annual energy produced by all the solar cells in the world was barely equal to one large coal fired power plant and seeing any plug-in electric vehicle was a rare sight. Exponential Solar audaciously showed how solar PV could be producing all the electric energy needed to power all the homes, businesses, and vehicles in the entire world by 2055. To some this may have seemed wildly optimistic in 2006. But Professor Usher’s work proves that solar PV and electric vehicles are well ahead of the cost decline and growth timeline laid out in Exponential Solar. The two books validate each other. Usher’s up to date data and analysis implies the need to burn fossil fuels for electricity and transportation could be nearly eliminated as early as the 2030s. And Usher makes a compelling case for this transformation to happen quickly to avoid the worst consequences of global warming. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding!! Best book on renewable energy. *by K***M on October 10, 2023* I would rate this book with six stars if I could. I recently made a career pivot to renewable energy and have been reading to gain a broader and deeper understanding of the field. This is the single best book I have found on the subject. I came away much better informed, and I also enjoyed the book thoroughly, it's honestly a page turner. The author is excellent at crafting a concise narrative to describe and illustrate the the concepts. If you want to understand the energy transition we are all living in, and the energy transitions that came before, this is a must read! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very insightful for both industry professionals and people who want to learn more. *by S***L on May 22, 2019* It’s a great book with multiple well thought insights: analysis of energy transformations from the past (bio to coal to oil to gas) is used to plan what most likely will happen with renewables in the upcoming decades. There is a good research about electric vehicles and storage and it’s relationship with renewable energy development. It’s the book about business and markets, not a technology book. The book is well written in a simple language, easy to understand for anyone with or without experience in the field. Great read for anyone who wants to understand more. ## Frequently Bought Together - Renewable Energy: A Primer for the Twenty-First Century (Columbia University Earth Institute Sustainability Primers) - Investing in the Era of Climate Change - The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/153815749-renewable-energy-a-primer-for-the-twenty-first-century-columbia](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/153815749-renewable-energy-a-primer-for-the-twenty-first-century-columbia) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*