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Renewable Energy in Power Systems

Leon Freris, David Infield

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Renewable Energy (RE) sources differ from conventional sources in that, generally they cannot be scheduled, they are much smaller than conventional power stations and are often connected to the electricity distribution system rather than the transmission system.  The integration of such time variable ‘distributed’ or ‘embedded’ sources into electricity networks requires special consideration. 

This new book addresses these special issues and covers the following:

• The characteristics of conventional and RE generators with particular reference to the variable nature of RE from wind, solar, small hydro and marine sources over time scales ranging from seconds to months
• The power balance and frequency stability in a network with increasing inputs from variable sources and the technical and economic implications of increased penetration from such sources  with special reference to demand side management
• The conversion of energy into electricity from RE sources and the type and characteristics of generators used
• The requirement to condition the power from RE sources and the type and mode of operation of the power electronic converters used to interface such generators to the grid
• The flow of power over networks supplied from conventional plus RE sources with particular reference to voltage control and protection
• The economics and trading of ‘green’ electricity in national and international deregulated markets
• The expected developments in RE technology and the future shape of power systems where the penetration from RE sources is large and where substantial operational and control benefits will be   derived from extensive use of power electronic interfaces and controllers

The text is designed to be intelligible to readers who have little previous knowledge of electrical engineering. The more analytical electrical aspects are relegated to an Appendix for readers who wish to gain a more in depth  understanding. The book’s flexible structure makes its accessible to the general engineer or scientists but also caters for readers with a non-scientific background. Economists, planners and environmental specialists will find parts of the book informative. 

Power to the People: How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Transform an Industry, Change Our Lives, and Maybe Even Save the Planet

Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran

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A guided tour of a revolution in the making that promises to change our lives

Global warming, rolling black outs, massive tanker spills, oil dependence: our profligate ways have doomed us to suffer such tragedies, right? Perhaps, but Vijay Vaitheeswaran, the energy and environment correspondent for The Economist, sees great opportunity in the energy realm today, and Power to the People is his fiercely independent and irresistibly entertaining look at the economic, political, and technological forces that are reshaping the world's management of energy resources. In it, he documents an energy revolution already underway--a revolution as radical as the communications revolution of the past decades.

From the corporate boardroom of a Texas oil titan who denies the reality of global warming to a think tank nestled in the Rocky Mountains where a visionary named Amory Lovins is developing the kind of hydrogen fuel-cell technology that could make the internal combustion engine obsolete, Vaitheeswaran gamely pursues the people who hold the keys to our future. Man's quest for energy is insatiable. It is also essential. By avoiding the traditional binaries that pit free markets against the wisdom of conservation and the need for clean energy, Power to the People is a book that debunks myths without debunking hope.

Turning Off the Heat: Why America Must Double Energy Efficiency to Save Money and Reduce Global Warming

Thomas R. Casten

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Outstanding contribution to the dialogue on global warming. 5 out of 5 stars.
10 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Fantastic book that should be a must read for anyone involved in the global warming debate and/or policy making associated with the debate. Does a great job of showing why global warming is scary, and why companies that try to address it will be met not with penalties, but with phenomenal business opportunities.

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Global warming, the result of increasing carbon dioxide emissions from energy producers and users, has become a danger to humans, threatening radical climate changes, severe storms, and ecological havoc. "Turning Off the Heat" targets a main source of overuse of fossil fuels--the energy producers themselves who, through their government-approved monopolies, have led to energy inefficiency and needless pollution.

Green Business Basics: 24 Lessons for Meeting the Challenges of Global Warming (Mighty Manager)

Nick Dallas

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Proven techniques to create a more energy-efficient and profitable enterprise

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As environmental issues become more pressing, businesses must find ways to conserve energy-saving on expenses and improving their bottom line. Green Business Basics helps you gain a better understanding on the many �green� topics of our day that can affect their business (such as greenhouse gasses and emission trading). It then goes on to show how you can develop your own green strategy to make the most of your resources and create a more marketable image for your company.

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Alternative Energy Sourcebook (Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook)

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Climatic Design: Energy-Efficient Building Principles and Practices

Donald Watson, Kenneth Labs

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An updated paperback re-issue of the guide to energy-efficient building design based on local climate. Table of Contents--Introduction; Part I: Principles (1) Heat and People; (2) Comfort and Indoor Climate; (3) Strategies of Climate Control; (4) Promote Solar Gain; (5) Minimize Conductive Heat Flow; (6) Minimize Infiltration; (7) Minimize Solar Gain; (8) Promote Ventilation; (9) Promote Radiant Cooling; (10) Promote Evaporative Cooling - Roof Systems; (11) Promote Conductive Cooling; (12) Appendices; Part II: Practices; Part III: Climatic Data; Part IV: Bibliography. Index. 285 illustrations.

The Real Goods Solar Living Sourcebook: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Techologies and Sustainable Living (9th ed)

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It is arguably a form of cultural insanity that industrial civilizations constantly bathed by free and clean energy from the sky (the sun and the wind) continue to depend upon dirty and limited chemical fuels that poison the people, their foods, and the land upon which they depend.

Happily, this comprehensive sourcebook provides those of you with foresight a way out of this madness; it includes products ranging from simple energy-saving devices such as compact fluorescent lights to home-scale energy-harvesting systems that utilize the sun, wind, and water to make electricity for people living "off-the-grid." Chapters focus on Independent Living, Land, Shelter, Harvesting Energy, Managing Energy Systems, Heating and Cooling, Water, Energy Conservation, the Nontoxic Home, Home and Market Gardening, Mobility and Electric Vehicles, and Livelihood and Learning. Committed to selling only products that promote environmental responsibility at an honest value, The Real Goods Trading Company is one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Many of the products listed in another of our favorites, the Millennium Whole Earth Catalog, can be purchased by mail from Real Goods.

The Superinsulated Home Book

J. D. Ned Nisson

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Superinsulated homes covered in excellent detail 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

I have read at least eight books on superinsulated homes. None of the other books covers the subject in detail as this book does. Several of the other books were written more recently than this book but seem to have information that is not as up to date as Superinsulated Home. If I had not read the other books first, I would have needed to read this book about three times because there is so much information in it. Each chapter presents one facet of what is commonly called "Light and Tight" home construction. There are plenty of pictures, graphs and charts which seems to be typical with any John Wiley publication. All pictures are B&W which in no way detracts from the usefullness of this book. Climate data as well as methods of estimating the cost effectiveness of various aspects of superinsulated construction is included.
If this is your first book on superinsulated homes, you may find it to be tough to read if you don't know the subject in general terms. If you have read other books on the subject, you will throw them all away after reading this well organized and comprehensive book. This book will be of greatest use to architects and persons desiring to design their own home. Contractors reading this book will gain a better understanding of how important small details are on building a more energy efficient house.

Energy Simulation in Building Design, Second Edition

Joseph Clarke

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Since the appearance of the first edition of 'Energy Simulation in Building Design', the use of computer-based appraisal tools to solve energy design problems within buildings has grown rapidly. A leading figure in this field, Professor Joseph Clarke has updated his book throughout to reflect these latest developments. The book now includes material on combined thermal/lighting and CFD simulation, advanced glazings, indoor air quality and photovoltaic components. This thorough revision means that the book remains the key text on simulation for architects, building engineering consultants and students of building engineering and environmental design of buildings.

The book's purpose is to help architects, mechanical & environmental engineers and energy & facility managers to understand and apply the emerging computer methods for options appraisal at the individual building, estate, city, region and national levels. This is achieved by interspersing theoretical derivations relating to simulation within an evolving description of the built environment as a complex system. The premise is that the effective application of any simulation tool requires a thorough understanding of the domain it addresses.

· Updated edition of well-known and highly respected book
· Deals with the theory and practical applications of energy simulation in building design
· Includes new material on combined thermal/lighting/CFD simulation, advanced glazings, indoor air quality and photovoltaic components

Green Your Home: A Keller Williams Guide

Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, Jay Papasan

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Save money and build home equity with a sustainable, ecologically sound home

The economic benefits of going green have become increasingly more convincing with every new innovation in energy creation and consumption. The second book in the series by bestselling author Gary Keller, CEO of Keller Williams Realty—North America’s fastest growing real estate company—Green Your Home arms homeowners and homebuyers alike with everything they need to know about creating and buying sustainable, eco-friendly homes. The only all-in-one guide of its kind it is brimming with expert advice and guidance on how to introduce sustainable practices into virtually any home.