Introduction to Renewable Energy for Engineers, 1st edition

Introduction to Renewable Energy for Engineers is intended for beginning engineering students and students in other fields of study who want to learn the fundamental engineering principles of renewable energy. The primary focus of this book is the application of renewable energy to electrical power generation. As each renewable energy technology is explained, the student is shown how to do a basic energy analysis of the corresponding power-generation system.

Following an introductory chapter that covers the main types of renewable energy, the basics of energy and power calculations, and the fundamental economics of renewable energy systems, the book devotes a separate chapter to each renewable energy type: solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, marine, and biomass.  

• Including the basics of energy, power calculations, and the economics of renewable energy systems.

• The text teaches students to analyze the ability of solar, wind, geothermal, marine, and biomass energy to generate electrical power, and how this affects the economy and environment.

• Each chapter uses vivid examples to relate renewable energy to our economy and lives.