This book discusses the main renewable energy resources, along with the current challenges that make it difficult achieve 100% decarbonized energy sources. It presents the perspectives of international expert authors in the field, giving readers a multi-dimensional view of the subject.

The book explores numerous approaches for a smooth transition from fossil fuels to renewable energies, including those based on engineering methods, as well as policies, strategies, and social perceptions. It presents several case studies and examples from industry, showcasing the potential role of renewable sources and their challenges.

The inclusion of both established methods and cutting-edge developments will make this book of interest to academics, industry professionals, policy makers, and graduate students alike.

Offers a comprehensive overview of renewable energy sources, their challenges, and implementation solutions Includes international, multidisciplinary perspectives from experts in the field Presents case studies from industry, highlighting the opportunities for renewable energy sources

Autorentext
Professor Tanay Sidki Uyar received his PhD from the Mechanical Engineering Department of Yildiz Technical University in 1990. He worked as a senior research scientist for the TUBITAK Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey, before becoming an Assistant Professor at Kocaeli University in 1994. He held several teaching and research positions and was working as a Professor of Renewable Energy and Head of Energy Section at Marmara University for twenty years. Professor Uyar is currently a professor in Beykent University in Istanbul, at the Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has written over 100 papers, contributed chapters to 30 books, and edited numerous others.

Dr Nader Javani is currently a faculty member at Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul Turkey, after receiving his PhD in 2013 from Ontario Tech University in Canada. His research interests that underlies in his studies are energy systems modelling and analyses,thermal management systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Latent heat thermal energy storage systems with phase change materials. He has been involved in many international conferences on Energy as a key member of organizing committee and technical chair. He is teaching actively for graduate students.

Inhalt

Renewable Energy Education and the Role of Thermodynamics.- Global Renewable Outlook 2020 And Stimulus Packages For Energy Transition.- Water Energy Environment Nexus.- Societies with Smart Energy Systems.- Accelerating of Renewable Transition.- More Efficient Utilization of Renewable Energy Systems.- Role of Energy Efficiency and Environment in Energy Transition.