Chapter 1 Introduction of Renewable Energy 1
1.1 Energy 1
1.2 Overview of Renewable Energy 5
1.3 Development of Renewable Energy 10
Questions 20
References 21
Chapter 2 Wind Energy 23
2.1 Introduction of Wind Energy 23
2.2 Development of Wind Energy 31
2.3 Modern Wind Turbines 38
2.4 Wind Energy Applications 48
Questions 54
References 56
Chapter 3 Solar Energy 57
3.1 Introduction of Solar Energy 57
3.2 Solar Energy Resources 58
3.3 Solar Cell 62
3.4 Characteristics of Solar Cell 64
3.5 Applications of Solar Energy 70
Questions 72
References 72
Chapter 4 Biomass Energy 75
4.1 Introduction 75
4.2 Development of Biomass Energy 80
4.3 Biomass Conversion Technologies 84
4.4 Applications of Biomass Energy 97
Questions 104
References 105
Chapter 5 Hydropower 109
5.1 Introduction 109
5.2 Exploitation and Utilization 114
5.3 Technology and Applications 123
5.4 Hydropower in the Ocean 133
Questions 139
References 140
Chapter 6 Other Renewable Energy 142
6.1 Geothermal Energy 142
6.2 New Nuclear Energy 151
Questions 158
References 159