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Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design, Analysis, and Operation, Second Edition
Mukund R Patel
CRC Press
2005
472 ISBN 0849315700
£98.00
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Explores all aspects of a variety of systems, including both stand-alone and grid-connected systems, in a
single source
Examines legal aspects and the effects of deregulation vs. regulation on renewable power systems
Presents new and updated material on the latest technologies and developments in the field
Includes new chapters on contra-rotating wind turbines, offshore wind farms, and photovoltaic technologies
Contains quick-lookup charts for screening the economic profitability of potential energy farm sites
The search for clean, renewable energy sources has yielded enormous growth and new developments in these
technologies in a few short years, driving down costs and encouraging utilities in many nations, both developed
and developing, to add and expand wind and solar power capacity. The first, best-selling edition of Wind and
Solar Power Systems provided the most complete and modern treatment of renewable energy. This second
edition continues the tradition by offering updated and expanded coverage of this growing field.
The book begins with individual sections devoted to wind power and solar photovoltaic technologies, their
engineering fundamentals, conversion characteristics, operational considerations to maximize output, and
emerging trends. The discussion of wind power includes the theory of induction machine performance and
operation as well as generator speed control, while the solar PV section includes array design, environmental
variables, and sun-tracking methods. This edition includes two chapters devoted to new and specialized technologies.
The third section explores large-scale energy storage technologies, overall electrical system performance, and total
plant economy while the final section explores ancillary power systems derived from the sun.
Focusing on the complete system rather than on a single component, Wind and Solar Power Systems: Design,
Analysis, and Operation, Second Edition offers the most comprehensive reference to all aspects of modern
renewable energy systems.
Contents
WIND POWER SYSTEMS
- Introduction
- Wind Power
- Wind Speed and Energy
- Wind Power Systems
- Electrical Generators
- Generator Drives
- Offshore Wind Farms
PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS
- Photovoltaic Power
- Photovoltaic Power Systems
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
- Energy Storage
- Power Electronics
- Stand-Alone Systems
- Grid-Connected Systems
- Electrical Performance
- Plant Economy
- The Future
ANCILLARY POWER TECHNOLOGIES
- Solar Thermal System
- Ancillary Power Systems
- Contrarotating Wind Turbines
APPENDICES
- Appendix 1: National Electrical Code€ (Article 705)
- Appendix 2: Sources of Further Information on Renewable Energy
- Acronyms
- Prefixes
- Conversion of Units
- Further Reading
INDEX
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