Small Scale Power Generation Handbook - 9780128216729

Small Scale Power Generation HandbookTowards Distributed Energy Systems\nAuthor(s): Umberto Desideri, Lorenzo Ferrari\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, United States\nImprint: Academic Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9780128216729, 978-0128216729\nSynopsis\nProvides an overview of various small scale sustainable energy technologies, with examples and a clear focus on technological and research issues Beginning with an overview of the special characteristics, challenges, and opportunities of small scale power plants, this book goes on to provide detailed assessments of a wide variety of renewable energy generation technologies. Solar, biomass, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy generation are all addressed, with assessment of their performance, availability, reliability unique requirements for operation, maintenance, control, and grid integration. Combining technological advances with consideration of economic and application challenges, the Small Scale Power .