Comprehensive Renewable Energy, Second Edition, Nine Volume Set provides an overview of all renewable energy technologies. The book is written by leading scientists and engineers who have summarized and assessed the most important data, concepts and applications. The field of renewable energy is rapidly changing in light of the accelerating effects of climate change. In addition to extensive updating of the book's first edition, an entirely new section focuses on the environmental and social issues of renewable energy. Given the rapid expansion of publications in this field, the compilation of definitive reviews of this kind is invaluable. This work will be the ideal tool for researchers and students in the fields of material science, energy, engineering and physics, from both industry and academia. Provides a one-stop resource and a contemporary review of current renewable energy research Presents meticulously organized chapters that are split into key topics Written by academics and practitioners from various fields and regions to ensure that the knowledge within is easily understood by, and applicable to, a large audience INDICE: 1. Photovoltaic Solar Energy 2. Wind Energy 3. Solar Thermal Systemss: Components and Applications 4. Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology 5. Biomass and Biofuel Production 6. Hydro Power 7. Geothermal Energy 8. Ocean Energy 9. Environmental and Social Issues of Renewable Energy
- ISBN: 978-0-12-819727-1
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 5196
- Fecha Publicación: 25/02/2022
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés