Renewable Energy Systems: A Smart Energy Systems Approach to the Choice and Modeling of 100% Renewable Solutions

by Henrik Lund

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

368 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Vikas Khaitan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read the second edition of this book, and it is basically a manual for the freely available energy integration software EnergyPLAN developed by Prof Henrik Lund and his team at Aalborg University, Denmark. The software is relatively easy to pick up, but this book helps to understand the theory behind it. I would highly recommend this book to anybody who wants to theoretically understand how various renewable energy systems could be integrated in the future and what issues they might come up with. This book and the associated software is very useful for businesses to plan their future energy business models.