Alternative Energy in Power Electronics - Softcover

Rashid, Muhammad H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0124167144 ISBN 13: 9780124167148

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2014

Synopsis

This new resource is a practical overview of designing, testing and troubleshooting power electronics in alternative energy systems, providing you with the most important information on how power electronics components such as inverters, controllers and batteries can play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of green energy solutions for both stand-alone and grid-connected applications. You will learn how to choose the right components for diverse systems, from utility-scale wind farms to photovoltaic panels on single residences, how to get the most out of existing systems, and how to solve the tough challenges particular to alternative energy applications. Whether you are a renewables professional who needs to understand more about how power electronics impact energy output, or a power engineer who is interested in learning what new avenues the alternative energy revolution is opening for your work, start here with advice and explanations from the experts, including equations, diagrams and tables designed to help you understand and succeed.

About this title

Review:

Learn how Power Electronics can enable clean, green energy, and how Alternative Energy provides new applications and opportunities for Power Electronics.

About the Author:

Dr. Rashid is an internationally recognized teacher, author, and researcher in Power and Energy. He is a registered professional engineer in Canada, a Fellow of the IEE, and has won the IEEE Outstanding Engineer award. Rashid is also a member of the U.S. engineering accreditation team, ABET.

About this edition

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0124167144
• ISBN 13: 9780124167148
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 378