Wind and Solar Power Systems : Design, Analysis, and Operation, 3rd Edition

This book provides technological and socio-economic coverage of renewable energy. It discusses wind power technologies, solar photovoltaic technologies, large-scale energy storage technologies, and ancillary power systems. In this new edition, the book addresses advancements that have been made in renewable energy: grid-connected power plants, power electronics converters, and multi-phase conversion systems.

The text has been revised to include up-to-date material, statistics, and current technology trends. Three new chapters have been added to cover turbine generators, AC and DC wind systems, and recent advances solar power conversion.

• Discusses additional renewable energy sources, such as ocean, special turbines, etc.
• Covers system integration for solar and wind energy
• Presents emerging DC wind systems
• Includes coverage on turbine generators
• Updated sections on solar power conversion

It offers students, practicing engineers, and researchers a comprehensive look at wind and solar power technologies. It is designed as a reference and can serve as a textbook for senior undergraduates in a one-semester course on renewable power or energy systems.

Preface

Part A : Wind Power Systems
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Wind Power
Chapter 3 : Wind Speed and Energy
Chapter 4 : Wind Power Systems
Chapter 5 : Electrical Generators
Chapter 6 : Generator Drives
Chapter 7 : Offshore Wind Farms
Chapter 8 : AC Wind Systems
Chapter 9 : DC Wind Systems

Part B : Photovoltaic Power Systems
Chapter 10 : Photovoltaic Power
Chapter 11 : Photovoltaic Systems
Chapter 12 : Solar Power Conversion Systems

Part C : System Integration
Chapter 13 : Energy Storage
Chapter 14 : Power Electronics
Chapter 15 : Stand-Alone Systems
Chapter 16 : Grid-Connected Systems
Chapter 17 : Electrical Performance
Chapter 18 : Plant Economy
Chapter 19 : The Future

Part D : Ancillary Power Technologies
Chapter 20 : Solar Thermal System
Chapter 21 : Ancillary Power Systems

Index