Electricity Production from Renewables

This textbook covers economically competitive renewable energy sources (RES), such as onshore and offshore wind, solar, and small-hydro plants, and focuses on electricity production. It begins with an introduction to AC electrical circuits and offers an economic assessment of renewable energy projects. It also explores wind to power conversion, electrical generator types, and electrical parts of offshore systems. Readers will be equipped to make a preliminary techno-economic assessment of RES.

Format: Hardback
Length: 388 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the realm of economically competitive renewable energy sources (RES), encompassing a wide range of onshore and offshore wind, solar, and small-hydro plants, with a primary focus on electricity production. The book is meticulously organized into distinct sections that explore each type of RES in detail. It begins with an introductory chapter on AC electrical circuits, designed to cater to non-electrical engineers, providing a foundational understanding of the subject matter.

Subsequently, the textbook delves into an economic assessment of renewable energy projects, offering valuable insights into the financial viability and sustainability of these initiatives. It then explores photovoltaic technologies and concentrated solar power, providing comprehensive explanations of these cutting-edge renewable energy systems.

The book further delves into the theory of wind-to-power conversion, covering various electrical generator types and the electrical components of offshore systems. It presents theoretical concepts related to the electrical framework associated with RES, accompanied by examples and solved problems, ensuring a clear and comprehensive introduction to the topic for graduate students, researchers, and practitioners alike.

Upon completing the book, readers will gain a thorough understanding of renewable power sources and will be well-equipped to conduct a preliminary techno-economic assessment of RES. This resource serves as a valuable tool for those seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in the field of renewable energy.

Weight: 799g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030824150
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022