Renewable Energy Source – A Textbook for Engineering Students is an academic textbook designed to support students studying renewable and non-conventional energy systems in engineering programmes. The book presents fundamental concepts, technologies, working principles, advantages, limitations, applications, and important technical aspects of renewable energy in a structured and student-friendly manner.

The book is organized into five comprehensive units, covering Renewable Energy Resources, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Biomass Energy, Geothermal Energy, Tidal Power, Wave Energy, Ocean Energy and Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). It also introduces important contemporary concepts such as the Internet of Energy (IoE) and photovoltaic technologies.

The Solar Energy unit discusses solar radiation and its measurement, solar thermal power plants, solar ponds, photovoltaic systems, different types of solar cells, PV characteristics, solar arrays, efficiency, series and parallel connections, and Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT).

The book further covers wind energy conversion systems and wind turbines, including horizontal-axis and vertical-axis wind turbines, followed by biomass and biogas generation, biomass plants, geothermal energy and geothermal power plants. The final unit deals with tidal, wave and ocean energy technologies, including OTEC.

With its structured presentation and explanatory diagrams, the book is particularly useful for students preparing for examinations as well as readers seeking a systematic introduction to renewable energy technologies. The authors state that the book has been prepared with the requirements of students and examination preparation in mind, with exercises and illustrations included for easier understanding.

Key Highlights:

Covers five major units of Renewable Energy Source
Suitable for engineering students
Covers solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, tidal, wave and ocean energy
Includes photovoltaic systems and solar cell concepts
Covers wind energy conversion systems and different wind turbines
Explains biogas and biomass energy systems
Includes geothermal power generation
Covers tidal, wave and ocean energy and OTEC
Includes diagrams and technical illustrations
Useful for academic study and examination preparation