A new edition of a successful book, this volume provides engineers in diverse disciplines with a thorough, up-to-date introduction to renewable and efficient energy systems. Offering significant updates to such topics as geothermal power, wave and tidal power, and ocean thermal energy, the Second Edition expands coverage of electric power grids, discusses smart grids and grid integration of renewable energy systems, and addresses the growing issue of off-grid renewable energy systems for emerging markets in the developing world. Completely worked numerical examples of every important concept are provided.
- ISBN10 1118140621
- ISBN13 9781118140628
- Publish Date 9 August 2013 (first published 1 July 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition 2nd Edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 720
- Language English