Renewable Energy

This comprehensive guide covers all the essential aspects of renewable energy, drawing on the extensive experience of an energy journalist. The book offers a clear and accessible overview, beginning with a historical context and basic energy principles...

The move from carbon-based fuels to renewables — particularly wind and solar which produce electricity — make this book a "must read" for anyone who works in the energy space or just wants to know more about energy and its future. Covering...

by Rebecca L. Busby In her timely new book, best-selling author Rebecca Busby provides a balanced, comprehensive view of the wind power industry. Dr. Jon G. McGowan recommends this well-written and well-documented book as "required reading for people who...

Everything you need for a solid understanding of renewable energy is here in this easy-to-understand guide. Ann Chambers, draws from her expertise on energy matters to deliver an unparalleled guide to this emerging market. Using a straightforward...

by Georg Kuffner (Ed.) The Power of Water draws on a diverse range of technical and stakeholder views to provide an understandable and comprehensive overview of technical applications, social and economic implications, as well as of the central role of...

The nuclear industry has quietly evolved over the past 30 years to become one of the safest and most reliable low-cost producers of electricity. Mary Jo Rogers's book, Nuclear Energy Leadership: Lessons Learned from U.S. Operators, provides helpful...

This Technical Guideline is designed to help hydro-plant owners and operators make the best technical and financial decisions regarding control system upgrades. Includes guidelines for: evaluating the current status of equipment managing different...

This highly useful reference identifies the key steps and considerations in carrying out a Francis turbine upgrade by runner replacement. CD-ROM recaps experiences of other project owners and provides information on the procedures and best practices for:...

This highly practical resource is designed to help hydro-plant owners and operators make the best technical and financial decisions regarding generator upgrades. Includes guidelines for evaluating the current status of equipment managing different...

The third edition of this practical, effective manual provides detailed information about maintenance programs as well as the diagnosis and remedy of common hydro wheel problems. Author Thomas Spicher, a 30-year hydroelectric industry veteran, expanded...

Practical and easy to read, this compact volume provides the industry's most comprehensive guide to electrical equipment and control systems. Filled with helpful checklists and references, Hydro Plant Electrical Systems is an indispensable tool for...

Explains why hydrogen has emerged as an essential area for research and technology development worldwide. It explores the forces driving the market for hydrogen-powered fuel cells, as well as the technical and economic barriers that could derail a...

by ASME Hydro Power Technical Committee The Guide to Hydropower Mechanical Design draws on the insights and experience of more than 40 of the world's leading hydro experts to provide a careful and thorough overview of existing "best practices." The...

A complete resource on the operation of energy storage technologies and how they interact in the marketplace today. Baxter explains new opportunities for these technologies, detailed descriptions of the technologies and their market applications, and...

An outline for utilities, government agencies and power generators for educating consumers on conservation, better resource management, and a smaller carbon footprint. These techniques are not only of interest to the modern consumer, but also can...