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Power Up

An Engineer's Adventures into Sustainable Energy

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Power Up

By: Yasmin Ali
Narrated by: Yasmin Ali
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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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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.

©2024 Yasmin Ali (P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Engineering Environment Science
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This is a topic that I knew little about before listening to this book. Ali has managed to make it both fascinating and accessible. I learnt a lot!

A fascinating listen

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Absolutely brilliant; a beautifully crafted book written with the authenticity of personal experience.

Power up simultaneously explores the evolution of the energy industry, whilst taking insights from the author's incredible life experiences and encounters working as a chemical engineer within the energy sector. The reader is gently guided through topics you may have some prior awareness of, before exploring topics I'd never previously considered, all explained in an easy to understand and engaging writing style.

A smattering of historical curiousities give context to where we've come from, while the authors own journey and insights make a balanced and compelling case for where we could be headed.

A truly tremendous read that I'd recommend for any enquiring mind.

Insightful, informative, and inspiring page turner

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What has happened here is a lifetime of being immersed in and thinking about energy and energy infrastructure is being retold in a very readable format. So, quite naturally, you cannot fail to begin learning some of the incredible things that most of us don’t pause to consider in any great depth, but take for granted. I cannot think of any better way to expand your horizons and knowledge. I tell everyone about the border exchange story, just so beautifully human for a book on the (for most of us) boring bits of our life…but which are so hugely relevant to understand.

Captivating by its simple storytelling

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I like the stories, very informative and detailed information in a well narrative easy to understand way. thank you

Absolutely Brilliant

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Power Up by Yasmin Ali is an excellent book that I’d highly recommend to anyone curious about how energy systems work. It’s incredibly well written, using plain, engaging language to explain what is often a very complex subject. From fossil fuels to renewables, Yasmin Ali manages to make the world of energy both approachable and entertaining. This book is a great contribution to improving energy literacy, and I am confident you will come away feeling far better informed and more confident talking about energy topics. A fantastic listen.

A step forward in energy literacy

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