Bhatia S.C. Advanced renewable energy systems

Woodhead Publishing, New Delhi, India, 2014, 760 pages, ISBN: 978-93-80308-43-2, 978-1-78242-269-3, 978-1-78242-273-0, 9789380308739, 9380308736Renewable energy is a natural energy which does not have a limited supply. Renewable energy can be used again and again and will never run out. Renewable energy is derived from natural processes that are replenished constantly. In its various forms, it derives directly from the sun or from heat generated deep within the earth. Included in the definition is electricity and heat generated from solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, biomass, geothermal resources, and biofuels and hydrogen derived from renewable resources.This book on renewable energy sources summarises the various aspects of renewable energy and is divided into 26 chapters. Such wide coverage makes this book a treatise on the subject. Glossary, references and index have been provided at the end for quick reference. Diagrams, figures, tables and index supplement the text. All the topics have been covered in a cogent and lucid style to help the reader grasp the information quickly and easily.Energy resources and their utilisation
Solar radiations
Solar devices
Solar thermal energy
Solar photovoltaic systems
Energy consuming and converting equipments
Nanotechnology and solar power
Wind energy
Status of wind energy in India
Hydroelectric power
Small hydroelectric plants
Hydropower development in India
Tide, wave and ocean energy
Geothermal power generation
Geothermal energy resources and its potential in India
Biofuels: A review
Biogas
Biomass gasification
Cogeneration
Photosynthesis
Ethanol
Biodiesel
Biohydrogen
Algae fuel for future
Nanotech biofuels and fuel additives
Issues relating to biofuels