Renewable energy resources. 3rd edition

Publication Year

2015

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Comprises a numerate and quantitative text analysing the applications of renewable energy resources worldwide and their benefits. Illustrated with case studies and worked examples. Covers: principles of renewable energy; solar radiation and the greenhouse effect; solar water heating; other solar thermal applications; photovoltaic (PV) power technology; hydropower; wind resource; wind power technology; biomass resources from photosynthesis; bioenergy technologies; wave power; tidal-current and tidal-range power; ocean gradient energy: OTEC and osmotic power; geothermal energy; integration, distribution and storage of energy systems; using energy efficiently; institutional and economic factors.

Document History

Supersedes 2nd edition. Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor and Francis Group.

Author

Twidell, J. and Weir, T.

ISBN

9780415584388

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