Renewable and efficient electric power systems /
by Masters, Gilbert M. and Hsu, Kevin Fan
- 3rd edition
- xv, 800 pages: illustrations; 24 cm
Includes bibliographic references and index.
The U.S. electric power industry Basic electric and magnetic circuits Fundamentals of electric power The solar resource Photovoltaic materials and electrical characteristics Photovoltaic systems Wind power systems More renewable energy systems for electricity generation Mainstreaming energy efficiency as a renewable resource Energy storage: batteries, fuel cells, and hydrogen Microgrids Energy economics tutorial
Explains fundamentals of modern electricity systems, covering renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, hydropower), fuel cells, batteries, hydrogen, and their economic and environmental impacts. Updated to prepare readers for global decarbonization efforts.
9781119847106
Electric power systems; Renewable energy sources Energy efficiency Sustainable energy Climate change mitigation