In this new edition, Sørensen presents his audience with updated data about renewables market penetration, current insights on climate change, the most recent available technology for renewable energy conversion, transmission and storage, and revised planning scenarios and the future outlook.

This book considers governmental energy policies around the world, with particular looks at Japan and Germany. Considers solar, technology, market development, electricity, wind technology, more...

The book main function is: Unravel the fundamentals behind all major renewable energy sources - solar, wind, biomass, hydro and fuel cells. Connect scientific theory with practical implementation through physical examples; End-of-chapter questions help readers apply what they've learned