Power Up

An Engineer's Adventures into Sustainable Energy

Yasmin Ali

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English

Hodder & Stoughton
25 June 2024

Prose: non-fiction; Impact of science & technology on society; Popular science; Energy technology & engineering; Environmental science, engineering & technology

'Highly engaging' MIKE BERNERS-LEE

'Fascinating and insightful' MARK MIODOWNIK

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

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.

Growing up in Iraq, Yasmin Ali regularly experienced power cuts - ironic for a country rich in oil and sunshine. Now as an engineer working in energy, Yasmin has a deep appreciation for what these resources mean for our lives.

In Power Up she 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 discover 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.

Power Up is a definitive picture of the intricate world that humanity has built, and a rallying cry to face the challenges of climate change using the power at our fingertips.

By: Yasmin Ali
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 551g
ISBN: 9781529382976
ISBN 10: 1529382971
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 25 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Yasmin Ali is a chemical engineer, dedicated to developing renewable energy projects. Having worked in coal and gas fired power stations, oil and gas, district heating systems, and energy innovation, Yasmin transitioned away from fossil fuels into more sustainable energy systems over the course of her career. She has given over a hundred talks about engineering and energy, written for the BBC and Metro, featured in TV and radio programmes and completed a British Science Association Media Fellowship with the BBC's Science Unit. In recognition of her public engagement work, Yasmin has been awarded and shortlisted for multiple industry awards, including the 2020 Women's Engineering Society's top 50 female engineers in sustainability. www.engineeryasmin.com

Reviews for Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures into Sustainable Energy

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. -- Roma Agrawal, author of NUTS AND BOLTS and BUILT 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. -- Mark Miodownik, author of LIQUID and STUFF MATTERS