Renewable Energy. Volume 1-4

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Content: Volume I:Renewable Energy Origins and Flows1. HistoryEnergy use by humans and their societies, milestones in technology development2. FlowsSolar energy cycle, creation of indirect flows and deposits3. Resource base and demandSize of renewable energy resources, temporal variations, demand emphasis on measures that work in synergy with renewable energyVolume II:Renewable Energy Technologies I1. Solar electricityPhotovoltaic devices, photoelectrochemical devices, e.g. organic or polymer-based2. Solar heatSmall building-integrated, large communal concepts, concentratorsVolume III:Renewable Energy Technologies II1. Wind energyConverter types, on- and off-shore constructions2. BiofuelsSolid, liquid and gaseous fuels derived from agriculture, forestry and aquaculture3. Other sources for conversionHydropower, geothermal energy, wave power, etc.Volume IV:Renewable Energy in Society1. Integrated approaches Integrating individual renewable energy technologies into supply systems2. Socio-economic and environmental assessmentPrices, direct and full cost, environmental assessment, life-cycle analysis3. Scenario construction and analysisFrom visions to consistent and implementable system structures4. Sustainability, planning and policyVisions, plans, policy requirements, communication, dealing with obstacles