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Represents a one-stop reference to this critical area of sustainability research
Examines the potential of geothermal energy, from exploration techniques, drilling, and reservoir engineering management to energy conversion systems and environmental impacts
Discusses the full range of energy provision from biomass, including heat, electricity, and biofuels
Provides multidisciplinary perspectives on efficient use of wind power from meteorology, aerodynamics, mechanics, electric machinery, and power systems
Considers the potential of waste-to-energy power plants to transform the non-recycled residues of society into electricity, heat, and metals
Covers the most promising ocean energy resources for practical applications
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Table of contents (82 entries)
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Front Matter
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About this book
Keywords
- Algae
- Biodiesel
- Bioethanol
- Biofuels
- Biogas
- Biomass
- Biomethane
- Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
- Geothermal Energy
- Geothermal Field and Reservoir Monitoring
- Geothermal Power Capacity
- Geothermal Power Stations
- Ocean Energy
- Renewable Energy Systems Book
- Renewable Energy from Biomass
- Waste to Energy
- Wind Power
Editors and Affiliations
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German Biomass Research Centre, Leipzig, Germany
Martin Kaltschmitt
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Institute of Environmental Technology and Energy Economics, Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
Martin Kaltschmitt
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Earth Engineering Center, Columbia University, New York, USA
Nickolas J. Themelis
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Ormat Technologies, Inc., Reno, USA
Lucien Y. Bronicki
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Royal Institute of Technology, Electric Power Systems, Stockholm, Sweden
Lennart Söder
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Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, School of Ocean And Earth Science And Technology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, USA
Luis A. Vega
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Renewable Energy Systems
Editors: Martin Kaltschmitt, Nickolas J. Themelis, Lucien Y. Bronicki, Lennart Söder, Luis A. Vega
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5820-3
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Energy, Reference Module Computer Science and Engineering
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 2013
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-5819-7Published: 06 December 2012
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-5820-3Published: 06 December 2012
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXVI, 1898
Additional Information: 3 volumes, only available as a set
Topics: Energy Systems, Renewable and Green Energy, Sustainable Development, Renewable and Green Energy