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    Greener Energy Systems (2018)
    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : CRC Press | Boston, MA : Safari
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    ISBN: 9781439899052
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (240 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Keywords: Electric power systems Environmental aspects ; Electric power production Environmental aspects ; Renewable energy sources ; Sustainable engineering ; Electronic books ; local ; Réseaux électriques (Énergie) ; Aspect de l'environnement ; Électricité ; Production ; Aspect de l'environnement ; Énergies renouvelables ; Ingénierie durable ; Electric power production ; Environmental aspects ; Electric power systems ; Environmental aspects ; Renewable energy sources ; Sustainable engineering
    Abstract: Recent years have seen acceleration in the development of cleaner energy systems. In Europe and North America, many old coal-fired power plants will be shut down in the next few years and will likely be replaced by combined cycle plants with higher-efficiency gas turbines that can start up and load quickly. With the revival of nuclear energy, designers are creating smaller nuclear reactors of a simpler integrated design that could expand the application of clean, emission-free energy to industry. And a number of manufacturers now offer hybrid cars with an electric motor and a gasoline engine to charge the batteries on the move. This would seem to be the way forward in reducing transport emissions, until countries develop stronger electricity supply systems to cope with millions of electric cars being charged daily. Greener Energy Systems: Energy Production Technologies with Minimum Environmental Impact tackles the question of how to generate enough electricity, efficiently and with minimum environmental impact, to meet future energy needs across the world. Supplemented with extensive figures and color photographs, this book: Traces the development of electricity supply Explains energy production risks and how major accidents have influenced development Discusses the combined cycle, the preferred system for power capacity expansion in much of the world Looks at combined heat and power Addresses whether coal can continue to be a fuel for power generation Examines nuclear power generation Asks why shipping has not followed some of the world's navies into nuclear propulsion Considers how to electrify more transport systems Reviews the current state of renewable systems, particularly hydro and solar The book defines the key elements of greener energy systems, noting that they must be highly efficient, with rapid start up and loading; produce minimum emissions; and use simpler technology. The author has more than forty years of experience as an international journalist reporting on power-generation technologies and energy policies around the world. He concludes that there is no place for coal and that combined cycle, hydro, solar, and biomass must complement nuclear energy, which must serve more applications than just generating electricity.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed September 3, 2018) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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    Smart and Sustainable Power Systems (2015)
    [Erscheinungsort nicht ermittelbar] : CRC Press | Boston, MA : Safari
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    ISBN: 9781351830164 , 1351830163
    Language: English
    Pages: 1 online resource (439 pages)
    Edition: 1st edition
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als
    Keywords: Smart power grids ; Island networks (Electricity) ; Islands Economic conditions ; Renewable energy sources ; Sustainable development ; Renewable Energy ; Electronic books ; local ; Islands ; Economic aspects ; Réseaux électriques intelligents ; Réseaux îlotés ; Îles ; Conditions économiques ; Énergies renouvelables ; Développement durable ; sustainable development ; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ; Real Estate ; General ; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING ; Powers Resources ; Electrical ; Island networks (Electricity) ; Renewable energy sources ; Smart power grids ; Sustainable development ; Islands ; Economic conditions
    Abstract: The smart grid initiative, integrating advanced sensing technologies, intelligent control methods, and bi-directional communications into the contemporary electricity grid, offers excellent opportunities for energy efficiency improvements and better integration of distributed generation, coexisting with centralized generation units within an active network. A large share of the installed capacity for recent renewable energy sources already comprises insular electricity grids, since the latter are preferable due to their high potential for renewables. However, the increasing share of renewables in the power generation mix of insular power systems presents a significant challenge to efficient management of the insular distribution networks, mainly due to the variability and uncertainty of renewable generation. More than other electricity grids, insular electricity grids require the incorporation of sustainable resources and the maximization of the integration of local resources, as well as specific solutions to cope with the inherent characteristics of renewable generation. Insular power systems need a new generation of methodologies and tools to face the new paradigm of large-scale renewable integration. Smart and Sustainable Power Systems: Operations, Planning, and Economics of Insular Electricity Grids discusses the modeling, simulation, and optimization of insular power systems to address the effects of large-scale integration of renewables and demand-side management. This practical book: Describes insular power systems, renewable energies, uncertainty, variability, reserves, and demand response Examines state-of-the-art forecasting techniques, power flow calculations, and scheduling models Covers probabilistic and stochastic approaches, scenario generation, and short-term operation Includes comprehensive testing and validation of the mathematical models using real-world data Explores electric price signals, competitive operation of distribution networks, and network expansion planning Smart and Sustainable Power Systems: Operations, Planning, and Economics of Insular Electricity Grids provides a valuable resource for the design of efficient methodologies, tools, and solutions for the development of a truly sustainable and smart grid.
    Note: Online resource; Title from title page (viewed June 18, 2015) , Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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