TY - BOOK AU - Mukherjee, D. AU - Chakrabarti, S. TI - Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Systems SN - 978-81-224-1540-7 U1 - 621.042 PY - 2018///; c2004 CY - New Delhi PB - New Age International Publishers, KW - Electrical N1 - This book can be used as a textbook for the Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate curriculum of different Universities and Engineering Institutions. Working personnel, engaged in designing, installing and analyzing of different renewable energy systems, can make good use of this book in course of their scheduled activities. It provides a clear and detailed exposition of basic principles of operation, their material science aspects and the design steps. Particular care has been taken in elaborating the concepts of hybrid energy systems, integrated energy systems and the critical role of renewable energy in preserving today's environment. References at the end of each chapter have been taken from publications in different reputed journals, recent proceedings of National and International conferences and recent web sites along with IREDA and TERI reports; Contents Introduction Solar Radiation and Its Measurement Solar Thermal Collectors Solar Thermal Conversion Systems Solar Photovoltaic Devices and Systems Energy from Bio-mass Wind Energy Conversion Hydro-energy Conversion Other Renewable Energy Sources Hybrid Energy Systems Role of Renewable Energy with Respect to Environment ER -