Reviews
5/5 stars ::
A recommended pick for business and public lending libraries alike.
THE CLEAN TECH REVOLUTION: THE NEXT BIG GROWTH AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY tells of how the clean tech industry is moving into becoming a moneymaking enterprise for businesses, and comes from authors who identify the major forces which have influenced the development of these changes. Eight major clean-tech sectors, from solar energy and wind power to green buildings and mobile applications, are surveyed as the authors consider both the history and economic opportunities inherent in clean tech approaches. A recommended pick for business and public lending libraries alike.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
2/5 stars ::
Shallow hype
I am amazed at the number of 5-star reviews for this book, particularly the one that says there is "no hype". This book is driven by hype. It is shallow cheerleading for alternative energy and related businesses.
If you are looking for an overview of solar, wind, and other alternative energies, you will find much better material on free online sites such as the American Wind Energy Association.
When I buy a book - as opposed to just downloading information from a website - I expect it to rise to a higher level. This book completely fails. It will give you an ok overview if you have zero familiarity with these businesses, but there is an easier way to achieve this. And if you are familiar with this sector, this book is worthless.
There are so many top-notch blogs on energy, there is really no excuse for this fluff. Go read R-Squared or the 1,001 other great energy blogs and you'll be better off.
Oh -- And they not only don't like nuclear power as a carbon-free energy source... they don't even tell you why, cementing this book's place as pure propaganda.
5/5 stars ::
essential investment info
This collection of information is essential reading for anyone who wants to know the future of our economy and world economic conditions. The book clearly lays out the various scenarios facing clean tech at a time when this entire sector is taking off. The way the info is presented is concise, documented and connected to other useful follow-up links. It strikes the right balance between and investment guide approach and a general assessment of the technology field.
I'm really glad I bought this book and will use it as a tool for gathering more knowledge about these essential industries as well as the challenges facing us resulting from climate change, oil depletion and international resource instability.
J. Marshall Gilmore, energy consultant and attorney
