This book is to provide in-depth information on fundamentals of different renewable energy resources. The primary emphasis is on fundamentals of thermodynamics and heat transfer aspects of renewable energy gadgets and their actual applications. Various renewable energy systems are described and their fundamental analyses are described. Note: T&F does not sell or distribute the hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This title is co-published with NIPA.

N.S. Rathore, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Rajasthan, India

N.L. Panwar, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Rajasthan, India

1. Introduction 2. Thermodynamic Basis of Energy and Exergy Analysis 3. Solar Radiation 4. Heat Transfer Principles 5. Solar Thermal Energy 6. Solar Drying 7. Solar Greenhouse 8. Solar Photovoltaic Technology 9. Solar Heating and Cooling 10. Wind Energy 11. Biogas Technology 12. Biomass Energy 13. Geothermal Energy 14. Hydro Electric Power 15. Ocean Energy 16. Fuel Cell and MHD Technology 17. Techno - Economic Analysis