Moving effortlessly between electrical and mechanical engineering topics, this sweeping new reference is predestined to influence a new generation of renewable energy systems. A definitive guide to renewable energy systems, Renewable Electrical Energy Systems provides readers with a thorough knowledge of the physical characteristics, operating principles and basic control strategies for all renewable energy systems. It provides comprehensive coverage of theory and applications of renewable energy with descriptions of practical systems, computer simulation, worked examples, and design guidelines. The book begins with electrical engineering fundamentals such as: electric circuits, electric machines, power systems, and power electronics. It then moves on to cover a variety of renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, small hydro, fuel cells, biomass, wave and tidal energy systems.
Handy guide to systems and components
Computer simulations to illustrates design concepts
Heavily illustrated with installed energy systems
Worked examples and project for hands on experience
