Renewable Energy Systems, 1st edition

Published by Pearson (January 2, 2014) © 2015

  • David M. Buchla
  • Thomas E. Kissell
  • Thomas L. Floyd
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For courses in Renewable Systems and Environmental Studies

Renewable Energy Systems is an introductory text that offers broad coverage of all major renewable energy systems, resources, and related topics, such as wind turbines, solar energy, biomass, geothermal energy, water related power generation, fuel cells and generators.

The text provides students the detailed, accessible overview needed to understand the breadth of renewable energy technologies and materials.

  • Accessible presentation. Chapter and section openers, margin features, and clear presentation of physics and mathematics help students learn the subject matter.
  • Applied practice. Section check-ups, worked examples, and coverage of key technologies show how technologies and materials are applied.
  • Visually engaging. The text is loaded with illustrations, original drawings, and photographs in full colour.

Table of contents

  • 1. Energy Sources
  • 2. Electrical Fundamentals
  • 3. Solar Photovoltaics
  • 4. Solar Energy Systems
  • 5. Solar Tracking
  • 6. The Charge Controller and Inverter
  • 7. Wind Power Systems
  • 8. Wind Turbine Control
  • 9. Biomass Technologies
  • 10. Geothermal Power Generation
  • 11. Energy from Water
  • 12. Fuel Cells
  • 13. Generators
  • 14. The Electrical Power Grid
  • Glossary
  • List of Variables
  • Index

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