Renewable Energy in the Service of Mankind Vol I [electronic resource] : Selected Topics from the World Renewable Energy Congress WREC 2014 /
Sayigh, Ali.editor.
·         Explains the research advances being made in pivotal renewable energy technologies from solar thermal and photovoltaics, to microgrids and sustainable architecture   ·         Includes case studies and detailed examples to demonstrate how leading-edge research is being applied in practice   ·         Highlights successful sustainability and green energy solutions from regions across the globe   This book provides insights on a broad spectrum of renewable and sustainable energy technologies from the world’s leading experts. It highlights the latest achievements in policy, research and applications, keeping readers up-to-date on progress in this rapidly advancing field. Detailed studies of technological breakthroughs and optimizations are contextualized with in-depth examinations of experimental and industrial installations, connecting lab innovations to success in the field. The volume contains selected papers presented at technical and plenary sessions at the World Renewable Energy Congress, the world's premier conference on renewable energy and sustainable development. Held every two years, the Congress provides an international forum that attracts hundreds of delegates from more than 60 countries.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Biomass -- Fuel Cells -- Geothermal Energy -- Hydropower and Ocean Energy -- Low Energy Architecture -- Wind Energy.
·         Explains the research advances being made in pivotal renewable energy technologies from solar thermal and photovoltaics, to microgrids and sustainable architecture   ·         Includes case studies and detailed examples to demonstrate how leading-edge research is being applied in practice   ·         Highlights successful sustainability and green energy solutions from regions across the globe   This book provides insights on a broad spectrum of renewable and sustainable energy technologies from the world’s leading experts. It highlights the latest achievements in policy, research and applications, keeping readers up-to-date on progress in this rapidly advancing field. Detailed studies of technological breakthroughs and optimizations are contextualized with in-depth examinations of experimental and industrial installations, connecting lab innovations to success in the field. The volume contains selected papers presented at technical and plenary sessions at the World Renewable Energy Congress, the world's premier conference on renewable energy and sustainable development. Held every two years, the Congress provides an international forum that attracts hundreds of delegates from more than 60 countries.
Renewable energy resources.
Sustainable development.
Renewable and Green Energy.
Sustainable Development.
Renewable and Green Energy.