ENGLISH

Understanding Renewable Energy Systems

By Volker Quaschning

Book information

Publisher
Earthscan Publications
Year
2005
ISBN
1844071367, 9781844071364, 1844071286, 9781844071289
Google Books ID
9oK5QgAACAAJ
Open Library ID
OL8952402M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5004618 bytes)
Pages
291\291
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-04 16:00:00

Description

* Provides technical details on different renewable energy systems plus background information on climate change and related economics* Contains free CD-ROM, including simulation software and figures from the book* Ideal as a student text, including worked examplesBeginning 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.

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