Sep 26
2009

The Renewable Energy Handbook, Revised Edition: The Updated Comprehensive Guide to Renewable Energy and Independent Living

This revised edition of The Renewable Energy Handbook focuses on the unique requirements of off-grid living as well as using “green” energy for homeowners who remain connected to the electrical utility. The book contains chapters on: Energy efficiency and economics Home heating and cooling and domestic water heating Photovoltaic, wind, and micro-hydro energy generation Battery selection and inverters Backup power, wireless communications, etc. It includes comprehensive specifica (more…)

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Sep 14
2009

Wind Power, Revised Edition: Renewable Energy for Home, Farm, and Business

Wind energy today is a booming worldwide industry. The technology has truly come of age, with better, more reliable machinery and a greater understanding of how and where wind power makes sense–from the independent homestead to a grid-connected utility-wide perspective. Heightened concerns about our environment mean that this resurgence of interest in wind–a natural and widespread power source–is here to stay. Wind Power is the completely revised and expanded edition of Paul Gi (more…)

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Aug 21
2009

Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, Second Edition

Book Description
Gets beyond renewable energy hype by providing a complete guide to the science behind the most promising sources such as wind, solar, and bio.

We are hearing a LOT about renewable energy these days! But unlike most available resources on alternative energy that focus on politics and economic impacts, da Rosa’s practical guide, Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Processes, is dedicated to explaining the scientific and technological principles and processes that e (more…)

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