Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation, Second Edition
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Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation, Second Edition
Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation, Second Edition
By Mukund R. Patel
Publisher: CRC
Number Of Pages: 472
Publication Date: 2005-07-15
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0849315700
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780849315701
Binding: Hardcover
The search for clean, renewable energy sources has yielded enormous growth and new developments in these technologies in a few short years, driving down costs and encouraging utilities in many nations, both developed and developing, to add and expand wind and solar power capacity. The first, best-selling edition of Wind and Solar Power Systems provided the most complete and modern treatment of renewable energy. This second edition continues the tradition by offering updated and expanded coverage of this growing field. The book begins with individual sections devoted to wind power and solar photovoltaic technologies, their engineering fundamentals, conversion characteristics, operational considerations to maximize output, and emerging trends. The discussion of wind power includes the theory of induction machine performance and operation as well as generator speed control, while the solar PV section includes array design, environmental variables, and sun-tracking methods. This edition includes two chapters devoted to new and specialized technologies. The third section explores large-scale energy storage technologies, overall electrical system performance, and total plant economy while the final section explores ancillary power systems derived from the sun. Focusing on the complete system rather than on a single component, Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation, Second Edition offers the most comprehensive reference to all aspects of modern renewable energy systems.
Summary: Great book!
Rating: 4
This book is a lucid, up-to-date and comprehensive reference for theory and practical matters surrounding our two most viable alternate energy sources. Be careful though because the first edition has a few typographical errors, one or two in its derivations.
Summary: An excellent, comprehensive text
Rating: 5
Very readable, and accessible, even to a non-engineer.
Summary: Great reference book….
Rating: 5
This is a good reference book on renewable energy sources. It is well organized and easy to follow, even for non-electrical engineers. As an environmental engineer, I have found it an excellent reference.
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