Renewable energy has rapidly grown from a niche technology to a key contributor to global power production. This text provides a technical framework for budding engineers interested in this field, with emphasis on hydroelectricity, wind power, and solar energy. The material is designed for undergraduates with a sophomore-level background in calculus and physics.
This second edition includes additional examples and homework problems to aid the reader. All technical data has been updated to current 2022 levels.