Renewable Energy Source: A Textbook for Engineering Students

Renewable Energy Source: A Textbook for Engineering Students is a comprehensive academic textbook designed for students studying renewable and non-conventional energy as part of their engineering curriculum.

The book provides a structured understanding of major renewable energy technologies, beginning with the fundamentals of energy resources and India's energy scenario and progressing to modern renewable energy systems.

The book covers Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Biomass Energy, Geothermal Energy, Tidal Power, Wave Energy and Ocean Energy, along with Photovoltaic (PV) systems, Solar Cells, Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), Biogas Plants and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). It also introduces the Internet of Energy (IoE) and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).

The Solar Energy section includes solar radiation and its measurement, solar thermal power plants, solar ponds, PV systems, different types of solar cells, PV cell concepts, I–V and P–V characteristics, solar arrays, efficiency and MPPT.

The Wind Energy section covers wind properties, wind energy availability in India, factors affecting wind power, wind turbines and WECS, including horizontal-axis and vertical-axis wind turbines.

The book is suitable for engineering students, diploma students, educators and readers interested in renewable energy technologies. Its structured explanations, diagrams and academic approach make it useful for both conceptual learning and examination preparation.

Key Features

• Comprehensive textbook on Renewable Energy Sources
• Covers 5 major units
• Solar Energy and Solar PV Systems
• Solar Cells and PV Characteristics
• MPPT and its applications
• Wind Energy and Wind Turbine Technologies
• Horizontal and Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
• Biomass and Biogas Energy
• Geothermal Energy and Power Plants
• Tidal and Wave Energy
• Ocean Energy Technologies
• Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
• Internet of Energy (IoE)
• Technical diagrams and illustrations
• Useful for academic study and examination preparation

About the Authors
Dr. Praveen Kumar Sharma

Dr. Praveen Kumar Sharma is the Principal of Laxmi Devi Institute of Engineering & Technology (Polytechnic College), Alwar, Rajasthan. He has more than 16 years of teaching and academic experience at diploma and undergraduate levels.

He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and has research interests in Electric Vehicles and emerging technologies. He has been associated with multiple National Patents and has published research papers in international and Scopus-indexed journals.

Dr. Sharma has also authored 28 interdisciplinary books in Electrical Engineering and has actively contributed to technical education, research, innovation and industry-oriented learning.

Ms. Anjana Tiwari

Ms. Anjana Tiwari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at MITRC College, Alwar. She has more than 8 years of teaching experience at diploma and undergraduate levels.

She holds an M.Tech. in Power System and B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Her academic and research contributions include a National Patent and research publications in international and Scopus-indexed journals.

She has also authored 28 interdisciplinary books in Electrical Engineering and contributes to technical education, research and academic development.