Renewable Energy Systems, 2nd Edition

Renewable Energy Systems, 2nd Edition

by Henrik Lund
Released March 2014
Publisher(s): Academic Press
ISBN: 9780124095953

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Book description

In this new edition of Renewable Energy Systems, globally recognized renewable energy researcher and professor, Henrik Lund, sets forth a straightforward, comprehensive methodology for comparing different energy systems’ abilities to integrate fluctuating and intermittent renewable energy sources. The book does this by presenting an energy system analysis methodology.

The book provides the results of more than fifteen comprehensive energy system analysis studies, examines the large-scale integration of renewable energy into the present system, and presents concrete design examples derived from a dozen renewable energy systems around the globe. Renewable Energy Systems, Second Edition also undertakes the socio-political realities governing the implementation of renewable energy systems by introducing a theoretical framework approach aimed at understanding how major technological changes, such as renewable energy, can be implemented at both the national and international levels.

  • Provides an introduction to the technical design of renewable energy systems
  • Demonstrates how to analyze the feasibility and efficiency of large-scale systems to help implementers avoid costly trial and error
  • Addresses the socio-political challenge of implementing the shift to renewables
  • Features a dozen extensive case studies from around the globe that provide real-world templates for new installations

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. About the Contributors
  7. Abbreviations
  8. Chapter 1: Introduction
    1. Abstract
    2. 1 Book contents and structure
    3. 2 Definitions
    4. 3 Renewable versus sustainable
  9. Chapter 2: Theory: Choice Awareness Theses
    1. Abstract
    2. 1 Choice and change
    3. 2 Choice perception and elimination
    4. 3 Raising choice awareness
  10. Chapter 3: Methodology: Choice Awareness Strategies
    1. Abstract
    2. 1 Technical alternatives
    3. 2 Economic feasibility studies
    4. 3 Public regulation
    5. 4 Democratic infrastructure
    6. 5 Research methodology
  11. Chapter 4: Tool: The EnergyPLAN Energy System Analysis Model
    1. Abstract
    2. 1 Overall considerations
    3. 2 The EnergyPLAN model
    4. 3 Reflections
  12. Chapter 5: Analysis: Large-Scale Integration of Renewable Energy
    1. Abstract
    2. 1 The Danish reference energy system
    3. 2 Excess electricity diagrams
    4. 3 Optimal combinations of res
    5. 4 Flexible energy systems
    6. 5 Different energy systems
    7. 6 Grid stability
    8. 7 Local energy markets
    9. 8 Integration of transportation
    10. 9 Electric vehicles and V2G
    11. 10 Electricity storage options
    12. 11 Reflections
  13. Chapter 6: Analysis: Smart Energy Systems and Infrastructures
    1. Abstract
    2. 1 Definitions
    3. 2 The role of district heating
    4. 3 Economic crisis and infrastructure investments
    5. 4 Zero energy buildings and smart grids
    6. 5 Future power plants and smart energy systems
    7. 6 Renewable energy transportation fuel pathways
    8. 7 Reflections
  14. Chapter 7: Analysis: 100 Percent Renewable Energy Systems
    1. Abstract
    2. 1 The los angeles community college district case
    3. 2 The first approach to coherent renewable energy systems
    4. 3 The Danish society of engineers’ energy plan
    5. 4 The ceesa coherent 100 percent renewable energy scenario
    6. 5 The potential of renewable energy systems in china
    7. 6 Reflections
  15. Chapter 8: Empirical Examples: Choice Awareness Cases
    1. Abstract
    2. 1 Case I: nordkraft power station (1982–1983)
    3. 2 Case II: Aalborg heat planning (1984–1987)
    4. 3 Case III: The evaluation of biogas (1990–1992)
    5. 4 Case IV: Nordjyllandsværket (1991–1994)
    6. 5 Case V: The transmission line case (1992–1996)
    7. 6 Case VI: European environmental impact assessment procedures (1993–1997)
    8. 7 Case VII: The german lausitz case (1993–1994)
    9. 8 Case VIII: The green energy plan (1996)
    10. 9 Case IX: The Thai power station case (1999)
    11. 10 Case X: The economic council case (2002–2003)
    12. 11 Case XI: The north Carolina case (2006–2007)
    13. 12 Case XII: The IDA energy plan 2030 (2006–2007)
    14. 13 Summary
    15. 14 Conclusions
  16. Chapter 9: Conclusions and Recommendations
    1. Abstract
    2. 1 Conclusions
    3. 2 Recommendations
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index

Product information

  • Title: Renewable Energy Systems, 2nd Edition
  • Author(s): Henrik Lund
  • Release date: March 2014
  • Publisher(s): Academic Press
  • ISBN: 9780124095953