Energy Storage, Grid Integration, Energy Economics, and the Environment (Hardcover, 1)

1. Energy Storage Systems 1.1 Introduction, Energy Storage Overview 1.2 Energy Storage System Functions 1.3 Energy Storage Technologies 1.4 Energy Storage for Electric Grid and Renewable Energy Applications 1.5 Chapter Summary 1.6 Questions and Problems 1.7 References and Further Readings 2. Batteries, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Energy 2.1 Introduction, Electrochemistry Basics 2.2 Battery Types and Characteristics 2.3 Flow Batteries and Special Battery Types 2.4 Fuel Cells 2.5 Hydrogen Energy and Economy 2.6 Chapter Summary 2.7 Questions and Problems 2.8 References and Further Reading 3. Biomass, Biofuels, Waste-to-Energy Recovery 3.1 Introduction, Bioenergy Concepts and Issues 3.2 Biomass Potentials and Uses 3.3 Biofuels 3.4 Further Aspects of Hydrogen Economy 3.5 Waste-to-Energy Recovery 3.6 Chapter Summary 3.7 Questions and Problems 3.8 References and Further Readings 4. Electric Utility Integration of Renewable Energy Systems 4.1 Electrical Power Systems Basics 4.2 Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Systems 4.3 Power Electronics Circuits 4.4 System Grid Integration Specifications, Issues and Requirements 4.5 Chapter Summary 4.6 Questions and Problems 4.7 References and Further Readings 　 　 　 5. Economics, Energy Management and Conservation 5.1 Introduction, Renewable Energy Potential and Economics 5.2 Economic Aspects and Cost Analysis of Renewable Energy Systems 5.3 Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Renewable Energy 5.4 Economic Analysis of Major Renewable Energy Systems 5.5 Chapter Summary 5.6 Questions and Problems 5.7 References and Further Readings 6. Distributed Generation and Microgrids 6.1 Introduction Distributed and Dispersed Generation 6.2 Microgrid Concepts, Configurations and Architectures 6.3 Microgrid Control, Protection and Management 6.4 DC Microgrids and Nanogrids 6.5 Chapter Summary 6.6 Questions and Problems 6.7 References and Further Readings 7. Renewable Energy Environmental Impacts 7.1 Introduction, Renewable Energy Environmental Implications 7.2 Life Cycle Assessment and Analysis 7.3 Environmental Impacts of the Renewable Energy Sources 7.4 Energy Management and Energy Conservation 7.5 Chapter Summary 7.6 Questions and Problems 7.7 References and Further Readings Appendixes Appendix A - Common Parameters, Units and Conversion Factors Appendix B - Design Parameters, Conversion Factors and Data for Renewable Energy Conversion Systems