Understanding renewable energy systems

Beginning with an overview of renewables (including biomass, hydroelectricity, geothermal, tidal, wind, and solar power) this book explores the fundamentals of various renewable energy systems. The main focus is on technologies with high development potential such as solar thermal systems, photovolt...

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Main Author: Quaschning, Volker 1969- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Sterling, VA Earthscan 2005
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Summary:Beginning with an overview of renewables (including biomass, hydroelectricity, geothermal, tidal, wind, and solar power) this book explores the fundamentals of various renewable energy systems. The main focus is on technologies with high development potential such as solar thermal systems, photovoltaics, and wind power. This text not only describes technological aspects but also deals consciously with problems of the energy industry. In this way, the topics are treated in a holistic manner, enabling readers to gain a broad understanding of renewable energy technology and its potential.
Item Description:Based on the German book Regenerative Energiesysteme. 3rd ed. 2003
Physical Description:xix, 272 pages : illustrations 24 cm. 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [262]-266) and index
ISBN:1844071286
1844071367 (hbk. : alk. paper)