The 10 Best Renewable Energy Books

Reading lights up your mind especially in the field that you feel passionate about

and if f your passion is about renewable energy or you simply want to educate

yourself in renewable energy ,then I have good news for you.

As renewable Energy gets more important in these days , there are many books

that are already have been published on renewable energy ,about how it can be a

good source for producing energy, also about other aspects that cover all the sides

of renewable energy.

So next are the 10 Best renewable energy Books you can ever read, These books

are sold all over the world and have a good customer reviews and

feedback. According to Amazon.com

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Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future (Paperback) By (author): Godfrey Boyle

The provision of sustainable energy supplies for an expanding and increasingly productive world is

one of the major issues facing civilization today. Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable

Future, Third Edition, 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.

Together with its companion volume, Energy Systems and Sustainability, Second Edition (OUP,

2012, 9780199593743), this book 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 to a discussion of the individual renewable

sources to a concluding examination of the prospects for their integration into national and

international networks, Renewable Energy: Power for a Sustainable Future, Third Edition, provides

a valuable insight into prospects for the renewables.

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Renewable: The World-Changing Power of Alternative Energy (Hardcover) By (author): Jeremy Shere

Where does the energy we use come from? It’s absolutely vital to every single thing we do every

day, but for most people, it is utterly invisible. Flick a switch and the lights go on. It might as well be

magic.

Science writer Jeremy Shere shows us in Renewable: The World-Changing Powerof Alternative

Energy that energy is anything but magical. Producing it in fossil fuel form is a dirty, expensive—but

also hugely profitable— enterprise, with enormous but largely hidden costs to the entire planet. The

cold, hard fact is that at some point we will have wrung the planet dry of easily accessible sources

of fossil fuel. And when that time comes, humankind will have no choice but to turn—or, more

accurately, return—to other, cleaner, renewable energy sources. What will those sources be? How

far have we come to realizing the technologies that will make these sources available?

To find the answers, Shere began his journey with a tour of a traditional coal-fueled power plant in

his home state of Indiana. He then continued on, traveling from coast to coast as he spoke to

scientists, scholars and innovators. He immersed himself in the green energy world: visiting a solar

farm at Denver’s airport, attending the Wind Power Expo and a wind farm tour in Texas,

investigating turbines deep in New York City’s East River, and much more.

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Renewable Energy: A First Course (Paperback) By (author): Robert Ehrlich

Renewable energy has great significance for the world’s future, given the environmental issues

related to energy generation and energy’s importance in our society. Making wise energy choices is

not easy, however. It involves balanced consideration of economic, environmental, technical,

political, and other perspectives to weigh the relative costs and benefits for a host of possible

technologies. Renewable Energy: A First Course is an accessible textbook for science and

engineering students who want a well-balanced introduction to the science, technologies,

economics, and policies related to energy choices.

How Does Renewable Energy Work? Science, Technologies, Economics, and Key Policy

Issues

The book delves into all forms of renewable energy, from biofuels and geothermal energy to wind,

hydro, and solar power. It also discusses nuclear power and fossil fuels, allowing readers to

compare and evaluate the advantages and shortcomings of renewable energy. In addition, the book

explores four overarching topics that go beyond a specific type of energy, namely, energy

conservation, energy storage, energy transmission, and energy policy, and examines the important

issue of climate change.

A Broad Introduction for Science and Engineering Students

Requiring only a basic background in physics and calculus, the book avoids technical jargon and

advanced mathematical approaches to focus on the basic principles of renewable energy.

Throughout, a wealth of illustrations and real-world examples make the concepts more concrete.

Designed for a one- or two-semester course, this book takes a broad approach that addresses the

need for diversity in any nation’s energy portfolio.

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Renewable Energy: Sustainable Energy Concepts for the Energy Change (Hardcover)

This is a complete new translation of the last German edition of the book. The German edition was

greatly welcome by the audience. It collects contributions by leading and well-known scientists in

the area explaining the technical basics of photovoltaic, solar thermal energy, wind and water power

as well as geothermal energy. In an easily accessible yet sober way, the book offers a solid

overview of the possibilities offered by environmentally friendly techniques, energy conversion,

storage, and transportation, discussing the topic without any misplaced ideology. The editors are

experienced journalists and illustrate the text with simple diagrams and information boxes, printed in

full-color throughout. For applied physicists, engineers in power technology, engineers, and anyone

interested in natural sciences.

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Renewable Energy Systems (Hardcover)

By (author): David M. Buchla, Thomas E. Kissell, Thomas L. Floyd

Renewable Energy Systems is an introductory text that offers broad coverage of all major

renewable energy systems, resources, and related topics, such as wind turbines, solar energy,

biomass, geothermal energy, water related power generation, fuel cells and generators.

Teaching and Learning Experience

The text provides readers the detailed, accessible overview needed to understand the breadth of

renewable energy technologies and materials.

Accessible presentation. Chapter and section openers, margin features, and clear

presentation of physics and mathematics help students learn the subject matter.

Applied practice. Section check-ups, worked examples, and coverage of key technologies

show how technologies and materials are applied.

Visually engaging. The text is loaded with illustrations, original drawings, and photographs

in full color.

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Alternative Energy For Dummies (Paperback) By (author): Rik DeGunther

The myths and facts about alternative fuels--and how they impact our lives As the price of energy

continues to soar, so too has the demand for alternative energy. But there's no clear "winner" in the

race to replace fossil fuels. Alternative Energy For Dummies explores the current fossil fuel

conundrum and society's growing need for more and more energy. Cutting through the competing

claims, this book offers a multifaceted examination of alternative energy, including solar, wind,

nuclear, biomass, geothermal, biofuel, and other sources. Each alternative scenario is compared to

current fossil-fuel intensive practices in the scientific, environmental, social, political, and economic

realms. Readers also gain insight into the future of energy production. Rik DeGunther (Rescue, CA)

holds a bachelor's degree in engineering physics and a dual master's degree in applied physics and

engineering economic systems. He is a design engineer and the founder of Efficient Homes, an

energy auditing and consulting firm

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Renewable Energy, Fourth Edition: Physics, Engineering, Environmental Impacts, Economics & Planning (Hardcover) By (author): Bent Sorensen (Sorensen)

This volume is a true shelf reference, providing a thorough overview of the entire renewable energy

sphere, while still functioning as a go-to information source for professionals and students when they need

answers about a specific technical issue. Crafted over the last 15 years into a problem-solving tool for

engineers, researchers, consultants and planners currently working in the field, as well as a detailed map

of the renewables universe for those looking to expand into new technological specialties, Renewable

Energy by Sorensen offers the most comprehensive coverage of the subject available.

The book has been structured around three parts in order to assist readers in focusing on the issues that

impact them the most for a given project or question. PART I covers the basic scientific principles behind

all major renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind and biomass. PART II provides in-depth

information about how these raw renewable sources can actually be converted into useful forms,

transmitted into the grid and stored for future utilization. Finally, PART III undertakes the aspects of energy

planning, environmental impacts and socio-economic issues on regional and global levels

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Renewable Energy Resources (Paperback) By (author): John Twidell, Tony Weir

Retaining the successful format of the first edition and building on its solid grounding in the

principles of renewable energy resources, this second edition has been revised in line with the latest

advances in the field to include new technologies and an assessment of their impact. Considering

each technology in depth from both scientific and environmental perspectives, it covers solar

energy, photovoltaic, wind, wave, tidal and hydro power, biofuels, geothermals and more, as well as

featuring a new chapter on institutional factors, including economics. In addition, extra worked

problems and case studies are also provided to help readers put theory into practice.

Reading and web-based material for further study is indicated after each chapter, making this text

ideal, not only for practitioners, but also for students on multi-disciplinary masters degrees in

science and engineering as well specialist modules in science and engineering first degrees.

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Introduction to Renewable Energy (Energy and the Environment) (Hardcover)

By (author): Vaughn C. Nelson

As the world population grows and places more demand on limited fossil fuels, renewable energy

becomes more relevant as part of the solution to the impending energy dilemma. Renewable energy

is now included in national policies, with goals for it to be a significant percentage of generated

energy within the coming decades. A comprehensive overview, Introduction to Renewable

Energy explores how we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to

generate more sustainable energy.

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the book integrates economic, social, environmental, policy,

and engineering issues related to renewable energy. It explains the fundamentals of energy,

including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar

power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating,

cooling, and lighting; collected and concentrated; and converted into electricity. A chapter describes

residential power usage—including underground and off-grid homes—and houses that are designed

to use energy more efficiently or to be completely self-sufficient. Other chapters cover wind power;

bioenergy, including biofuel; and geothermal heat pumps; as well as hydro, tidal, and ocean energy.

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Renewable Energy, Fourth Edition: Physics, Engineering, Environmental Impacts, Economics & Planning (Hardcover) By (author): Bent Sorensen (Sorensen)

This volume is a true shelf reference, providing a thorough overview of the entire renewable energy

sphere, while still functioning as a go-to information source for professionals and students when

they need answers about a specific technical issue. Crafted over the last 15 years into a problem-

solving tool for engineers, researchers, consultants and planners currently working in the field, as

well as a detailed map of the renewables universe for those looking to expand into new

technological specialties, Renewable Energy by Sorensen offers the most comprehensive coverage

of the subject available.

The book has been structured around three parts in order to assist readers in focusing on the issues

that impact them the most for a given project or question. PART I covers the basic scientific

principles behind all major renewable energy resources, such as solar, wind and biomass. PART II

provides in-depth information about how these raw renewable sources can actually be converted

into useful forms, transmitted into the grid and stored for future utilization. Finally, PART III

undertakes the aspects of energy planning, environmental impacts and socio-economic issues on

regional and global levels.

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