Alternative Energy: Sources and Systems, 1st Edition

The skyrocketing demand for clean, abundant energy has resulted in a need for comprehensive information that can be used by builders, technicians, energy industry professionals, and anyone else wanting to learn about alternative forms of energy and their everyday uses. With a vast array of information available on the subject, Alternative Energy: Sources & Systems stands out from the crowd as an easy-to-read resource on current, mainstream technologies as well as those on the horizon. This book bridges the gap between overly simplistic information and high-level engineering materials. Instead, Alternative Energy: Sources & Systems serves as a comprehensive guide that explores solar, wind, and other sources, and the technology available to harness them. Readers will gain a better understanding of how these systems work as well as how they are put together. 320 pp.

Features:

• Coverage of all major alternative energy systems, including solar, geothermal, and wind energy.
• Detailed illustrations and photographs provide a visual reference fo
• Descriptions of cutting-edge technologies and their possible impact on the energy industry.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction to Solar Energy.
• 2. How Thermal Storage works.
• 3. Applications for Solar Thermal Storage.
• 4. How Photovoltaic Panels work.
• 5. Applications for Photovoltaic Solar Panels.
• 6. Introduction to Wind Energy.
• 7. Considerations for Choosing a Wind Turbine.
• 8. Introduction to Large Scale Turbines.
• 9. How a Geothermal System Works.
• 10. Types and Configurations of Geothermal Loops.
• 11. Proper Sizing Procedures for Geothermal Applications.
• 12. Installation and Start-up of Geothermal Systems.
• 13. Using Biomass as a Heating Source.
• 14. Applications for Biomass Burners.
• 15. How Fuel Cells Work.
• 16. What is CHP?