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Renewable Energy : Power for a Sustainable Future
The provision of sustainable energy supplies for an expanding and increasingly productive world is one of the major issues facing civilisation today. Renewable Energy examines both the practical and economic potential of the renewable energy sources to meet this challenge.The underlying physical and technological principles behind deriving power from direct solar (solar thermal and photovoltaics), indirect solar (biomass, hydro, wind and wave) and non-solar (tidal and geothermal) energy sources are explained, within the context of their environmental impacts, their economics and their future prospects. Renewable Energy provides both perspective and detail on the relative merits and state of progress of technologies for utilizing the various 'renewables'.The analysis considers emissions, sustainability, cost implications and energy security, as political and economic pressures move society towards a low-carbon future.From an overview of basic energy conversion processes, through a discussion of the individual renewable sources, to a concluding examination of the prospects for their integration into national and international networks and the outlook for renewable energy, this book provides a valuable insight into prospects for the renewables. Online resources Renewable Energy is accompanied by online resources which include: For students:· Auto- marked multiple choice questions to accompany each chapter· Curated links to further information and up-to-date energy statistics.For registered adopters of the book:· Figures from the book: available to download for use in lectures
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Renewable Energy & Green Technology
This book explains all the basic and advanced concepts of Renewable Energy. The explanation is in a very simple English language. Moreover, It covers the most probable objective and subjective questions and answers for practice.The explanations are very specific and exam-oriented too. All the UG, PG students, research scholars, and competitive exam aspirants can take the benefit from this book.
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Renewable Energy
This new series gives readers an insight into one of the most important issues in today's world climate change.Through accessible language and an engaging design children can explore the issues related to climate change and discover what effect humanity is having on the planet.|This new series gives readers an insight into one of the most important issues in today's world climate change.Through accessible language and an engaging design children can explore the issues related to climate change and discover what effect humanity is having on the planet.
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Renewable Energy in Power Systems
An up to date account of renewable sources of electricity generation and their integration into power systems With the growth in installed capacity of renewable energy (RE) generation, many countries such as the UK are relying on higher levels of RE generation to meet targets for reduced greenhouse gas emissions.In the face of this, the integration issue is now of increasing concern, in particular to system operators. This updated text describes the individual renewable technologies and their power generation characteristics alongside an expanded introduction to power systems and the challenges posed by high levels of penetrations from such technologies, together with an account of technologies and changes to system operation that can ease RE integration. Features of this edition: Covers power conditioning, the characteristics of RE generators, with emphasis on their time varying nature, and the use of power electronics in interfacing RE sources to gridsOutlines up to date RE integration issues such as power flow in networks supplied from a combination of conventional and renewable energy sourcesUpdated coverage of the economics of power generation and the role of markets in delivering investment in sustainable solutionsConsiders the challenge of maintaining power balance in a system with increasing RE input, including recent moves toward power system frequency support from RE sourcesOffers an insightful perspective on the shape of future power systems including offshore networks and demand side managementIncludes worked examples that enhance this edition’s suitability as a textbook for introductory courses in RE systems technology Firmly established as an essential reference, the Second Edition of Renewable Energy in Power Systems will prove a real asset to engineers and others involved in both the traditional power and fast growing renewables sector.This text should also be of particular benefit to students of electrical power engineering and will additionally appeal to non-specialists through the inclusion of background material covering the basics of electricity generation.
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Is nuclear energy a renewable energy source?
No, nuclear energy is not considered a renewable energy source. While nuclear power plants do not emit greenhouse gases during operation, they rely on uranium as a fuel source, which is a finite resource. Once uranium is used up, it cannot be replaced, making nuclear energy non-renewable. Additionally, the process of mining and refining uranium can have negative environmental impacts.
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Does renewable energy generate energy or electricity?
Renewable energy generates electricity. Renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power are used to generate electricity through various technologies. For example, solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, wind turbines harness the power of the wind to generate electricity, and hydroelectric power plants use the energy of flowing water to produce electricity. Therefore, renewable energy is a key source of electricity generation that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change.
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Is solar energy renewable?
Yes, solar energy is renewable because it is derived from the sun, which is a virtually limitless source of energy. The sun's energy is constantly being replenished and will continue to do so for billions of years. This makes solar energy a sustainable and renewable source of power that can be harnessed for electricity generation and other applications.
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What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat. These sources of energy are considered sustainable because they are naturally replenished and do not deplete finite resources. Renewable energy is seen as a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels, as it produces lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions and reduces our dependence on non-renewable resources.
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policies
Although there are many publications about energy efficiency policies and renewable energy policies, most of them are specific to some countries or regions.As most of these publications focus on country and region specific issues, they may not be preferred in teaching the energy related policies in a university not from that country or region.The author has been teaching a course called “Energy Laws and Policies” for a long time.Over the years, she prepared detailed lecture notes about energy efficiency policies and renewable energy policies which are the basis of this book.It can be used by instructors around the World, or by students/individuals who want to learn more about these policies.It is aimed to serve as a textbook for undergraduate, and graduate level students.The book includes the definitions, types, advantages/disadvantages of energy efficiency policies and renewable energy policies in general.It also provides a comparative analysis on energy efficiency and renewable energy policy preferences of different countries.It will help the students to better understand the major differences between policies, how they are applied and which policies should be preferred under which conditions.
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Renewable Energy Resources
Renewable Energy Resources is a numerate and quantitative text.It covers the many renewables technologies implemented worldwide by harnessing sustainable resources, mitigating pollution and climate change, and providing cost effective services. This fourth edition is extensively updated by John Twidell with global developments as underpinned by fundamental analysis and illustrated by case studies and worked examples.Efficiency of end-use and cost-effectiveness is emphasized.Each chapter begins with fundamental scientific theory, and then considers applications, environmental impact and socio-economic aspects, before concluding with Quick Questions for self-revision, Problems and new Exercises.Basic theory underlying the technologies is covered in succinct Reviews of electrical power, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and solid-state physics.Common symbols and cross-referencing apply throughout; essential data are tabulated in Appendices. Renewable Energy Resources supports multidisciplinary master’s degrees in science and engineering, and specialist modules at undergraduate level.Practicing scientists and engineers will find it a useful introductory text and reference book.
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Renewable Energy Engineering
Fully revised and updated, this second edition provides students with a quantitative and accessible introduction to the renewable technologies at the heart of efforts to build a sustainable future.Key features include new chapters on essential topics in energy storage, off-grid systems, microgrids and community energy; revised chapters on energy and grid fundamentals, wind energy, hydro power, photovoltaic and solar thermal energy, marine energy and bioenergy; appendices on foundational topics in electrical engineering, heat transfer and fluid dynamics; discussion of how real-world projects are developed, constructed and operated; over 60 worked examples linking theory to real-world engineering applications; and over 150 end-of-chapter homework problems, with solutions for instructors.Accompanied online at www.cambridge.org/jenkins2e by extended exercises and datasets, enabling instructors to create unique projects and coursework, this new edition remains the ideal multi-disciplinary introduction to renewable energy, for senior undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and the physical sciences.
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Renewable Energy Law
This is the first textbook to provide a clear understanding of law’s role in promoting the global growth of renewable energy production and consumption. The book introduces readers to the main legal frameworks shaping the rise of renewables at international, regional and national levels, including those which set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy consumption. Clear explanations of challenges commonly confronting renewable developments and the legal responses to them aid readers’ understanding whatever their background.The author, a leading researcher in energy and environmental law, has drawn on 10 years’ experience of developing and teaching research-led courses on renewable energy law to produce an authoritative but accessible work. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how international law on climate change and sustainable development affects renewable energy, the roles of renewable energy targets and subsidies, the laws on integrating renewables into electricity networks, the legal response to public opposition to renewable energy development, the law surrounding offshore renewables, and issues raised by the decarbonisation of road transport.
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What is the difference between renewable energy and alternative energy?
Renewable energy refers to energy sources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water. Alternative energy, on the other hand, encompasses a broader range of energy sources that are not traditional fossil fuels, including renewable energy sources as well as nuclear energy and biofuels. While all renewable energy sources are considered alternative energy sources, not all alternative energy sources are necessarily renewable.
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What are the differences between fossil energy sources and renewable energy, specifically wind energy?
Fossil energy sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are non-renewable and finite resources that are formed over millions of years. They release greenhouse gases and other pollutants when burned, contributing to climate change and air pollution. In contrast, wind energy is a renewable energy source that harnesses the power of the wind to generate electricity. It is clean, abundant, and does not produce greenhouse gas emissions or air pollutants during operation. Additionally, wind energy is sustainable in the long term as wind is a naturally occurring resource that will not deplete.
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What are renewable resources and renewable energy sources?
Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated over time, such as sunlight, wind, and water. Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that come from these renewable resources, such as solar power, wind power, hydropower, and geothermal energy. These sources of energy are considered sustainable and environmentally friendly because they do not deplete the Earth's resources and produce lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.
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What are renewable and non-renewable energy sources?
Renewable energy sources are those that can be replenished naturally and are not depleted when used, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy. These sources are sustainable and have minimal impact on the environment. Non-renewable energy sources, on the other hand, are finite and cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. These sources are not sustainable and contribute to environmental pollution and climate change.
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