Brought to you by the creator of numerous bestselling handbooks, the Handbook of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides a thorough grounding in the analytic techniques and technological developments that underpin renewable energy use and environmental protection. The handbook emphasizes the engineering aspects of energy conservation and renewable energy. Taking a world view, the editors discuss key topics underpinning energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. They pr (more…)

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“This is an unusually clear and helpful volume that should be a bonus to those working in the field of electric power generation, transmission, or management. Summing Up: Highly recommended.” (Choice, April 2009) “Freris and Infield’s new volume is a useful addition to the library … .Readable and should be seriously considered as part of the basic research process for anyone.” (Engari, December 2008)

Renewable Energy (RE) sources differ from conventional (more…)

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From the reviews: “This translation of a book originally published in German discusses and analyzes the basics of solar, wind, photovoltaic, geothermal, and water-based energy (including ocean energy). a ] this well-illustrated work is full of valuable information. a ] Many tables, charts, and drawings are included. Authors Kaltschmit, Streicher, and Wiese are listed in the book as editors; they have compiled a large amount of nearly current technical literature in a well-org (more…)

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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“This creative book dispenses with formal chapters, but the 20 major categories clearly document innovative and sustainable energy concepts using existing technologies based in Europe. The descriptions are clear, and the combination of pictures and diagrams are relevant and convincing.” (CHOICE, January 2009)

This essential new title provides a contemporary overview on a major key topic of the 21st century. Written by well known scientists in the area who discuss the to (more…)