1. Introduction. Global energy scene past and present.
2. Origins of renewable energy sources.
3. Thermodynamics. Energy conversion, efficiency.
4. Building energy efficiency.
5. Wind power. Wind characteristics, wind turbines, wind power.
6. Solar energy conversion.
7. Hydro and wave energies
8. Non solar renewables. Geothermal and tidal energies.
9. Alternative energy conversion. Fuel cell technologies.
10. Sustainability of resources. Renewable energy global demands, forecasting future energy requirements, balancing economic and environmental considerations, future policies and integrated energy solutions.
2. Origins of renewable energy sources.
3. Thermodynamics. Energy conversion, efficiency.
4. Building energy efficiency.
5. Wind power. Wind characteristics, wind turbines, wind power.
6. Solar energy conversion.
7. Hydro and wave energies
8. Non solar renewables. Geothermal and tidal energies.
9. Alternative energy conversion. Fuel cell technologies.
10. Sustainability of resources. Renewable energy global demands, forecasting future energy requirements, balancing economic and environmental considerations, future policies and integrated energy solutions.
