Presents an introduction to renewable energy resouces, discussing how they are being developed and utilized and covering such energy alternatives as biofuels, wind, solar, geothermal, nuclear, and hydroelectricity.
The main focus of the book is on methods of obtaining energy from self-replenishing natural processes while limiting pollution of the atmosphere, water, and soil, as this is a critical pathway for the future.
Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book integrates economic, social, environmental, policy, and engineering issues related to renewable energy.
Team- ing up with fellow Bell researchers Gerald Pearson and Calvin Fuller, Chapin began experimenting with crude, electricity- producing solar cells. They didn't invent the concept; solar cells made from a chemical called selenium had ...
By reviewing these advances, considering them in real world applications and analyzing key challenges, this book provides readers with an up-to-date resource on renewable energy grid integration and its importance.
This book describes the latest advances in distributed and off-grid renewable energy technologies and offers strategies and guidelines for planning and implementation of sustainable, decentralized energy supply.
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Gordon J. ( ed . ) ( 2001 ) Solar Energy - The State of the Art , James & James , London . ( 10 chapters by solar thermal , photovoltaic and glazing experts ; plus single chapters on policy and wind power . ) ...
It describes the technological interventions for reducing environmental and economic damage resulting from the use of conventional energy sources. In this book, the focus is on utilizing various renewable energy sources in diverse sectors.
This book presents the physical and technical principles of promising ways of utilising renewable energies. In this context, firstly the main characteristics of the available renewable energy streams are outlined.
Waves rise up a channeled sea wall and the overspilling water is impounded in a reservoir above the mean sea level. Controlled outlet water returns to the sea through a conventional low-head hydroelectric turbine generator. Fig.