About This Book
Renewable energy is useful energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally
replenished on a human timescale, including carbon neutral sources like sunlight, wind, rain, tides,
waves, and geothermal heat. The term often also encompasses biomass as well, whose carbon
neutral status is under debate. This type of energy source stands in contrast to fossil fuels, which are
being used far more quickly than they are being replenished. Renewable energy often provides
energy in four important areas: electricity generation, air and water heating/cooling,
transportation, and rural (off-grid) energy services. Renewable energy can function as a distributed
and modular system. In other words, components can be spread out over large geographical areas
and composed of numerous turbines, panels, and other components. In the event that part of the
system is damaged from extreme weather or disrepair, the rest of the system will be able to
continue functioning and providing energy. Non-renewable power plants, meanwhile, will shut
down if part of their system is damaged. They also depend on water for cooling, and when this
resource is scarce, electricity supplies dwindle. Because most renewable energy depends on little to
no water usage, it is not susceptible to the same fluctuations. This book will be useful for those
involved in energy activities and planning. This work is multi-dimensional in approach and is likely
to prove useful for engineers, research scientists and students engaged in the field of renewable
energy.
Contents: 1. Renewable Energy Development, 2. Solar Power Energy, 3. Global Trends in Renewable
Energy, 4. Geothermal Power and Energy Technology, 5. Wind Power and Energy, 6. Renewable
Energy Commercialization, 7. Concept of Renewable and Solar Energy, 8. Biogas Technology,
9. Potential and Exploitation of Renewable Energy Sources.
