Renewable and Sustainable Energy : Principles and Applications

The aim of this book is to give a solid foundation in renewable energy systems and sustainable technology. The emphasis in the book is on the technical analysis, design and applications of energy systems based on renewable energy technologies, however, the economic and environmental factors of energy supply are also considered. The book study in-depth renewable energy applications that use solar, wind, hydro, and biomass resources. In addition, applications that exploit emerging technologies such as those based on wave, tidal and geothermal resources are also included. Sustainability issues that arise from society's need for energy are also considered