Renewable Energy
A First Course
by Robert Ehrlich, Harold A. Geller, John R. Cressman
3rd Edition
Publisher: CRC Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780367768379 |
| eText ISBN | 9781000606348 |
| Publisher | CRC Press |
| Publishing Year | 2022 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Language | English |
Renewable Energy: A First Course, 3rd Edition, provides an accessible introduction to renewable energy science while also examining conventional nonrenewable sources. The textbook links foundational physics to practical operations, economic questions, and public policy.
Coverage surveys major renewable resources alongside fossil fuels and nuclear power. The text explores solar radiation, solar thermal systems, photovoltaics, wind power, and hydropower, while also addressing conservation, energy storage, and efficiency.
Written without advanced mathematics or technical jargon, the work emphasizes practical analytical skills. It serves undergraduate students across environmental science, sustainability studies, policy, and engineering, as well as professionals seeking a nontechnical overview of energy systems.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Fossil Fuels
Chapter 3: Nuclear Power: Basic Science
Chapter 4: Nuclear Power: Technology
Chapter 5: Biofuels
Chapter 6: Geothermal Energy
Chapter 7: Wind Power
Chapter 8: Hydropower
Chapter 9: Solar Radiation and Earth’s Climate
Chapter 10: Solar Thermal
Chapter 11: Photovoltaics
Chapter 12: Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Chapter 13: Energy Storage and Transmission
Chapter 14: Climate and Energy: Policy, Politics, and Public Opinion
Chapter 15: Data Analytics and Risk Assessment: An Overview
Chapter 16: Dynamics of Population: An Overview
Chapter Appendix A: Answers to Even-Numbered Problems
Chapter Appendix B: Useful Physical Constants
Chapter Appendix C: Useful Conversion Factors
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