Download or read book Solar Farms written by Susan Neill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-02-24 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The market and policy impetus to install increasingly utility-scale solar systems, or solar farms (sometimes known as solar parks or ranches), has seen products and applications develop ahead of the collective industry knowledge and experience. Recently however, the market has matured and investment opportunites for utility-scale solar farms or parks as part of renewable energy policies have made the sector more attractive. This book brings together the latest technical, practical and financial information available to provide an essential guide to solar farms, from design and planning to installation and maintenance. The book builds on the challenges and lessons learned from existing solar farms, that have been developed across the world, including in Europe, the USA, Australia, China and India. Topics covered include system design, system layout, international installation standards, operation and maintenance, grid penetration, planning applications, and skills required for installation, operation and maintenance. Highly illustrated in full colour, the book provides an essential practical guide for all industry professionals involved in or contemplating utility-scale, grid-connected solar systems.
Download or read book Solar Farms written by Susan Neill and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-02-24 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The market and policy impetus to install increasingly utility-scale solar systems, or solar farms (sometimes known as solar parks or ranches), has seen products and applications develop ahead of the collective industry knowledge and experience. Recently however, the market has matured and investment opportunites for utility-scale solar farms or parks as part of renewable energy policies have made the sector more attractive. This book brings together the latest technical, practical and financial information available to provide an essential guide to solar farms, from design and planning to installation and maintenance. The book builds on the challenges and lessons learned from existing solar farms, that have been developed across the world, including in Europe, the USA, Australia, China and India. Topics covered include system design, system layout, international installation standards, operation and maintenance, grid penetration, planning applications, and skills required for installation, operation and maintenance. Highly illustrated in full colour, the book provides an essential practical guide for all industry professionals involved in or contemplating utility-scale, grid-connected solar systems.
Download or read book Large Scale Solar Power System Design GreenSource Books written by Peter Gevorkian and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Definitive Guide to Large-Scale, Grid-Connected Solar Power System Design and Construction This GreenSource book provides comprehensive engineering design and construction guidelines for large-scale solar power system projects. Proven design methodologies are detailed installation diagrams are included in this practical resource. Large-Scale Solar Power System Design offers complete coverage of solar power system technologies and components, planning, cost estimates, financing, project management, safety, and testing. This authoritative guide fully addresses the complex technical and management issues associated with large-scale, grid-connected solar power system implementations. COVERAGE INCLUDES: Solar power system technologies, including photovoltaic and thin-film solar cells Solar power system physics Photovoltaic power system feasibility study Solar power system costing Solar power system design Large-scale solar power system construction Concentrator photovoltaic systems Solar power system project management Smart-grid systems Solar thermal power Solar power financing and feed-in tariff programs
Download or read book The Law of Renewable Energy written by Louise Smail and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-27 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renewable energy sector is changing rapidly, from funding and legislation through to technology and supply chain. People have relied on many sources for energy in both industry and everyday life, including oil, gas, coal and wood. Renewable energy is now overtaking fossil fuels and as solar energy and wind power become cheaper and more competitive, it is important to understand how the renewable energy market and relevant law is developing. The Law of Renewable Energy examines the current and future renewable energy options and the legal challenges that surround them. Does renewable mean climate friendly and what about growing crops for energy? If you want to have an understanding of how renewable energy is being used, not just in the UK and Europe but throughout the world, then this is the book for you. This brand new title includes: an overall view on the move to renewables analysis of renewable energy cases industry trends environmental impact a section on future thinking a global view of renewables This book is essential reading for practitioners and anyone with a commercial interest in renewable energy.
Download or read book Land Use Change and Sustainability written by Seth Appiah-Opoku and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-02-26 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses aspects of land use change and sustainability in ways that may generate further research ideas. It brings together discussions from leading researchers and scholars in the field of land use change and sustainability from five different countries including the USA, Ethiopia, Guyana, Taiwan, and Indonesia. Based on empirical research and case studies, the book is divided into two sections. The first section is subdivided into four chapters and discusses land use sustainability in the Northern Great Plains of the USA; effects of rural land use and tenure on sustainable management of mangroves in Corentyne, Guyana; the property formation process in peri-urban areas of Ethiopia; and the effects of green energy production on farmlands in the Yulin County of Taiwan. The second section of the book is subdivided into two chapters and discusses cases pertaining to land use mapping and sustainability including land cover/land use mapping using soft computing techniques with optimized features; and applying systems analysis to evaluate Jelutung as option for sustainable use of peat lands in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. The book is insightful, thought provoking, concise, and easy to understand. It could serve as an important reference material on land use change and sustainability.
Download or read book From Chaos to Concept written by Kevin C Braun and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written for product design, software development, graphic design, and UX professionals with a focus on creating measurably better user experiences. If you want to design solutions to meet business goals and delight your users, you can look to this resource which covers the following areas: Creating and documenting goals, strategies, objectives, and tactics Defining or refining personas based on your measurable objectives (OKRs) Creating and iterating on scenarios based your prioritized personas A team approach to defining the product and roadmap to address critical use cases Team based divergent ideation and solution exploration Team based convergent solution definition Wireframing potential solutions for rapid research and iteration Using quantitative and qualitative methods to understand usage and test with users Exploring approaches to taxonomy and information architecture Using psychology and human factors to drive your design decisions Developing performant, accessible, maintainable experiences Using analytics to measure the results and inform the next iteration How this process differs based on the size of the company or team that is employing it
Download or read book The Changing Energy Mix written by Paul Meier and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The energy mix is changing, and renewable energy is growing in importance. If you were born before 1989, you lived in a U.S. where there was no electricity generated from either wind or solar power and very little from geothermal and biomass. Now, in 2018, the combined generation from wind and solar has surpassed hydroelectricity. Fourteen states now generate more than 10% of their electricity from wind and three generate more than 30%. And bioethanol, produced from corn grain, now makes up 10% of the U.S. gasoline market. Changes have also occurred in the nonrenewable energy mix. Coal, which was responsible for 53% of the U.S. electricity generation in 1998 is now only 28%, as natural gas has taken the leadership role, surpassing coal in 2015 as the primary energy for producing electricity. Similarly, the world did not see any electricity generation from wind until 1985 and none from solar until 1989. Now solar plus wind generate 7% of the worldwide electricity. The worldwide demand for all energy types is also increasing rapidly, as energy usage has increased 84% over the last twenty years. This book makes a systematic comparison of twelve different energy types to help understand the driving forces for this changing energy mix. Twelve common criteria are used to provide tools to make these comparisons, such as proven reserves, the levelized cost for each energy type, energy balances, environmental issues, and the energy footprint. Proven reserves are also projected for each renewable energy type"--
Download or read book The Agricultural Sky written by K. R. Krishna and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-06-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The agricultural sky" is a dominant natural entity that has influenced, interacted with, and guided the evolution of crops, farming practices, and cropping systems. The sky—and all its components—above and near agricultural areas is an important aspect of an agricultural enterprise—as important as soils, water, and crop species. The blue sky above crops that is seemingly clear, tranquil or sometimes filled with clouds, is really a repository of a large number of gases, mineral or organic particulate matter, dust, mist, turbulent wind, innumerable species of micro-organisms, tiny biotic flora/fauna, seeds, insects, etc. The agrarian sky supports complex interactions of biotic and abiotic aspects with perhaps immediate and/or delayed influence on crops sown on the ground. This volume helps us to better understand the importance of the sky above crop fields, with the goal to encourage revolutionary agronomic procedures that lead to higher yield. It is a comprehensive treatise on the agriculture sky, covering basic definitions, limits, and explanations about atmospheric layers like troposphere, stratosphere, and the phyllosphere. The volume addresses the nutrient dynamics in the sky and their relevance to crop productivity. It looks at both natural biotic and manmade abiotic factors in the sky and how they affect what goes on below, such as from dust storms, at cloudy and/or windy locations, and from high-altitude jet streams. The author discusses wind and solar power generation in the agrarian sky and explores aeroponics to revolutionize crop production. The volume delves into several types of aerial robots, employing AI and other technology, to provide aerial spectral data that are capable of analyzing procedures, soil conditions, irrigation, insect pests, weed detection, herbicide application, soil fertility, and much more. The book includes examples from the North American Great Plains, Pampas of Argentina, Sahelian production zones of West Africa, Indo-Gangetic Plains, etc. This eye-opening book, The Agricultural Sky: A Concept to Revolutionize Farming, will be useful to students and professors in universities as well as to researchers in industry dealing with aerial aspects of farming.
Download or read book An Indispensable Truth written by Francis Chen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-04-11 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent books have raised the public consciousness about the dangers of global warming and climate change. This book is intended to convey the message that there is a solution. The solution is the rapid development of hydrogen fusion energy. This energy source is inexhaustible and, although achieving fusion energy is difficult, the progress made in the past two decades has been remarkable. The physics issues are now understood well enough that serious engineering can begin.The book starts with a summary of climate change and energy sources, trying to give a concise, clear, impartial picture of the facts, separate from conjecture and sensationalism. Controlled fusion -- the difficult problems and ingenious solutions -- is then explained using many new concepts.The bottom line -- what has yet to be done, how long it will take, and how much it will cost -- may surprise you. Francis F. Chen's career in plasma has extended over five decades. His textbook Introduction to Plasma Physics has been used worldwide continuously since 1974. He is the only physicist who has published significantly in both experiment and theory and on both magnetic fusion and laser fusion. As an outdoorsman and runner, he is deeply concerned about the environment. Currently he enjoys bird photography and is a member of the Audubon Society.
Download or read book Harnessing the Elements written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-05-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the future of power with "Harnessing the Elements," a comprehensive and captivating exploration into the world of renewable energy. This eBook is your essential guide to understanding the forces that will shape tomorrow's energy landscape. Through a collection of rich and informative chapters, readers are taken on a journey from the very nucleus of sustainability concepts to the sweeping vistas of a cleaner, more resilient planet. In "Harnessing the Elements," you dive deep into the mechanics and marvels of solar power – our sun's generous gift and a cornerstone of the green revolution. Navigate the scientific and systemic intricacies of wind energy as you learn how turbines convert breezes into bountiful electricity. Explore the vast potential of tidal forces, unwavering and powerful, poised to become the beating heart of coastal power generation. Journey into the Earth itself with a section on geothermal energy, uncovering its potential right beneath our feet. Hydropower's transformative energy and biomass's organic promise are dissected and celebrated, showcasing the old and the new in harmonious symphony. With great anticipation, "Harnessing the Elements" delves into the realm of hydrogen energy, unraveling the complexities of this exciting and challenging frontier. In the transportation chapter, witness the electrifying race towards a horizon filled with sustainable vehicles and greener public transport systems. Discover energy efficiency like never before with a look at cutting-edge innovations that are redefining power consumption. Understand the regulatory landscape that shapes renewable ventures, and grapple with the economics driving green energy forward. "Harnessing the Elements" expands its lens to reveal renewable energy efforts across the globe, providing a treasure trove of case studies that will inspire and inform. Climate change, a topic of unparalleled importance, is given a spotlight, exploring the undeniable synergy between renewable resources and our planet's well-being. Community and entrepreneurial initiatives are highlighted, offering a guide for those eager to partake in the energy revolution. And, as you look to the horizon, "Harnessing the Elements" posits on the enthralling future of energy, where innovation and sustainability are interwoven into the fabric of everyday life. This eBook is a call to action, a primer for those who value knowledge as the blueprint for change. "Harnessing the Elements" is more than just a book; it's a catalyst for transformation, making it an indispensable resource for anyone keen to be part of the sustainable energy movement. Whether you're an enthusiast, a student, a professional, or simply a citizen of Earth, the power to change the world is at your fingertips. Plug into this vital source of renewable energy wisdom, and let's illuminate a brighter future together.
Download or read book Drawdown written by Paul Hawken and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • New York Times bestseller • The 100 most substantive solutions to reverse global warming, based on meticulous research by leading scientists and policymakers around the world “At this point in time, the Drawdown book is exactly what is needed; a credible, conservative solution-by-solution narrative that we can do it. Reading it is an effective inoculation against the widespread perception of doom that humanity cannot and will not solve the climate crisis. Reported by-effects include increased determination and a sense of grounded hope.” —Per Espen Stoknes, Author, What We Think About When We Try Not To Think About Global Warming “There’s been no real way for ordinary people to get an understanding of what they can do and what impact it can have. There remains no single, comprehensive, reliable compendium of carbon-reduction solutions across sectors. At least until now. . . . The public is hungry for this kind of practical wisdom.” —David Roberts, Vox “This is the ideal environmental sciences textbook—only it is too interesting and inspiring to be called a textbook.” —Peter Kareiva, Director of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, UCLA In the face of widespread fear and apathy, an international coalition of researchers, professionals, and scientists have come together to offer a set of realistic and bold solutions to climate change. One hundred techniques and practices are described here—some are well known; some you may have never heard of. They range from clean energy to educating girls in lower-income countries to land use practices that pull carbon out of the air. The solutions exist, are economically viable, and communities throughout the world are currently enacting them with skill and determination. If deployed collectively on a global scale over the next thirty years, they represent a credible path forward, not just to slow the earth’s warming but to reach drawdown, that point in time when greenhouse gases in the atmosphere peak and begin to decline. These measures promise cascading benefits to human health, security, prosperity, and well-being—giving us every reason to see this planetary crisis as an opportunity to create a just and livable world.
Download or read book Future Energy written by Julie Richards and published by Macmillan Education AU. This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy makes the world work. Most of the worlds machines are powered by energy that comes from fossil fuels that are harmful to people and the environment.In this fascinating book, students will learn about alternative energy sources and the advantages and disadvantages of each. They can find out about how each energy is collected, stored, converted into power and used.Suitable for junior secondary, this book combines 6 individual titles, bound together in one bumper volume for a low pri
Download or read book Ensemble Forecasting Applied to Power Systems written by Antonio Bracale and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern power systems are affected by many sources of uncertainty, driven by the spread of renewable generation, by the development of liberalized energy market systems and by the intrinsic random behavior of the final energy customers. Forecasting is, therefore, a crucial task in planning and managing modern power systems at any level: from transmission to distribution networks, and in also the new context of smart grids. Recent trends suggest the suitability of ensemble approaches in order to increase the versatility and robustness of forecasting systems. Stacking, boosting, and bagging techniques have recently started to attract the interest of power system practitioners. This book addresses the development of new, advanced, ensemble forecasting methods applied to power systems, collecting recent contributions to the development of accurate forecasts of energy-related variables by some of the most qualified experts in energy forecasting. Typical areas of research (renewable energy forecasting, load forecasting, energy price forecasting) are investigated, with relevant applications to the use of forecasts in energy management systems.
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Download or read book Neoliberalism and Technoscience written by Marja Ylönen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-22 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive assessment of the connection between processes of neoliberalization and the advancement and transformation of technoscience. Drawing on a range of theoretical insights, it explores a variety of issues including the digital revolution and the rise of immaterial culture, the rationale of psychiatric reforms and biotechnology regulation, discourses of social threats and human enhancement, and carbon markets and green energy policies. A rich exploration of the overall logic of technoscientific innovation within late capitalism, and the emergence of a novel view of human agency with regard to the social and natural world, this volume reveals the interdependence of technoscience and the neoliberalization of society. Presenting the latest research from a leading team of scholars, Neoliberalism and Technoscience will be of interest to scholars of sociology, politics, geography and science and technology studies.
Download or read book Climate Change written by Azhar ul Haque Sario and published by tredition. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Climate Change: 2023" is like a treasure map, leading us on an adventure to understand and fight climate change. Picture this: the Earth is a big, beautiful ship sailing through space, and this book is the captain guiding us through stormy weather. The adventure starts with the basics - like a friendly chat explaining why our Earth is getting hotter, much like a person getting a fever. It's easy and simple to grasp, just like listening to a story. Next, we jump into the world of cool gadgets for our planet – solar panels and wind turbines. They're like superheroes in the world of energy, helping us say goodbye to the bad stuff, like dirty fuels, and hello to clean, green power. But wait, there's more! The book takes us on a nature trail, showing us how trees are more than just pretty; they're mighty guardians of our planet. And farming? It's not just about food; it's a secret weapon in the climate fight. The book is like a wise friend teaching us to use less water and make less trash to keep our Earth happy and healthy. Now, imagine every person as a puzzle piece in a big picture. The book tells us how we all fit together, learning and working to fix our climate. It talks about building tough houses and offices that can dance in the storm and jobs that help the planet smile. Cities get a magical touch too. Think of parks and gardens popping up in concrete jungles, making them ready for big waves and high waters. We explore how animals and plants are all part of the climate dance, moving and changing with the weather. Then, we hear voices that often whisper in the wind – stories and wisdom from Indigenous communities. They're like hidden gems showing us how to live in harmony with nature. Fairness shines through the pages, reminding us that everyone deserves a seat at the climate table, especially when it's about food and finding new homes when the Earth changes. Our journey through the book takes us to more exciting places. It's like a green travel guide, a superhero manual for facing disasters, and a lesson in breathing clean air. We dive into the secrets of dry lands, the mysteries of the Arctic, and the wonders of the ocean. As we near the end, the book turns into a toolbox full of ideas and fixes for our climate. We read about building green castles, capturing bad air, and making sure everyone gets a fair chance in this climate quest. It's also about choosing things wisely and joining hands across the world to protect our Earth. In its final pages, the book lights up with hope. It talks about amazing new inventions, making sure everyone is treated kindly in this climate journey, and teaching people, young and old, about our planet. It ends with a cheer, rallying us to come together for a healthier, happier Earth. To wrap it up, "Climate Change: 2023" is like a friendly guide on a grand adventure. It's not just a story about problems; it's a story about hope, solutions, and us all joining forces. It turns the tough topic of climate change into an inspiring journey, inviting us to be heroes for our planet.
Download or read book California Court of Appeal 6th Appellate District Records and Briefs written by California (State). and published by . This book was released on with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
