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Taylor and Francis Ltd Renewable Energy 3rd Edition 2022 Hardbound by Ehrlich, Robert
Provides an introduction to renewable energy for scientists and engineers, addressing the science and technology of all types of renewable energy in detail, as well as nonrenewables.Includes new chapters covering population dynamics and statistics.Self-study problems have been added for each chapter.Incorporates more worked examples.Completely up-to-date, covering such areas as hydraulic fracturing, integration of renewable energy to power grid, and cost. 1 Introduction2 Fossil Fuels3 Nuclear Power: Basic Science4 Nuclear Power: Technology5 Biofuels6 Geothermal Energy7 Wind Power8 Hydropower9 Solar Radiation and Earth's Climate10 Solar Thermal11 Photovoltaics12 Energy Conservation and Efficiency13 Energy Storage and Transmission14 Climate and Energy: Policy, Politics, and Public Opinion15 Data Analytics and Risk Assessment: An Overview16 Dynamics of Population: An OverviewAppendix A: Answers to Even-Numbered ProblemsAppendix B: Useful Physical ConstantsAppendix C: Useful Conversion Factors