Renewable Energy Systems: The Choice and Modeling of 100% Renewable Solutions
Academic Press | 2009-09-29 | ISBN: 0123750288 | 296 pages | PDF | 12 MB
In this practical guide, globally recognized renewable energy researcher and professor Henrik Lund describes the modeling and simulation techniques that can be utilised to ensure at the outset of any renewable energy project that the resources available will meet supply demands. A clear, comprehensive methodology is set forth for comparing different energy systems%27 abilities to integrate fluctuating and intermittent renewable energy sources. Dr. Lund offers a freely available accompanying software tool, EnergyPLAN, that automates and simplifies the calculations supporting such detailed comparative analysis.

Renewable Energy and Climate Change
Wiley-IEEE Press | ISBN: 0470747072 | 2010-04-19 | PDF | 320 pages | 22 Mb
This dazzling introductory textbook encompasses the full range of today%27s important renewable energy technologies.
Solar thermal, photovoltaic, wind, hydro, biomass and geothermal energy receive balanced treatment with one exciting and informative chapter devoted to each.