FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

A comprehensive new textbook on the fundamentals of renewable energy that bridges the gap between theory and application. At a time when clear and relevant information about the fundamental principles and real-world application of renewable energy is being sought eagerly, this is the text to guide students. Written by three of the fields leading experts and bolstered by outstanding pedagogy, it lays the foundation for a broad understanding of all major renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Comprehensive as well as authoritative, the book also delves into important, yet rarely discussed topics such as thermal design, Geothermal energy, Hydropower, Hydrogen and fuel cells, and energy efficiency. By stressing real-world relevancy and application of principles, The book prepares students for a successful professional career in renewable energy.