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This book, now in its Third Edition, is an introductory text on renewable energy sources, technologies and their applications-a subject that is becoming increasingly important worldwide. While technological development has improved the efficiency of Energy Conversion Systems (ECS) from renewable resources, Energy Conservation is also given due importance. The authors have tried to incorporate such changes in this thoroughly revised edition. Besides this, a large number of numerical problems to correlate theory with typical values, several case studies and chapter-wise review questions are also given to reinforce the understanding of the subject matter. Written in an accessible style, this textbook is intended to serve as an introductory text for the subject of energy and environment for all branches of Engineering and Environmental Sciences. It will also be useful for all higher-level courses in energy programmes and multi-disciplinary postgraduate courses in science and engineering. New to the third edition Inclusion of new topics such as Supercritical Technology for coal-fired thermal generation National Power Tariff Policy of India Global Environmental Awareness International Emission Trading (IET) Paris Conference details with National Electricity Policy (NEP) of India-13th plan Advancement in Solar Photo-Voltaic System (SPS) with several case studies Appendices with recent data on Smart grid and grid system in India Remote village electrification with renewable energy sources Indian Electricity Act 2003, which supports the exploration of Renewable Energy.

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D.P. Kothari, Ph.D., is presently Chairman, Board of Governers, THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology, Uttarakhand. Earlier he served as Vice-Chancellor of VIT University, Vellore and Director-General of VITS, Indore. He also served as Director-in-Charge, IIT Delhi (2005), Deputy Director (Administration), IIT Delhi (2003-2006), Principal, VNIT, Nagpur (1997-1998) and Head, Centre for energy Studies, IIT Delhi (1995-1997) and Director-Research, S.B. Jain Institute of Technology and Research, Nagpur (2016-2017) Dr. Kothari fields of specialization include optimal hydro-thermal scheduling, unit commitment, maintenance scheduling, energy conservation, and power quality and energy systems planning and modelling. A recipient of several national award Dr. Kothari has contributed extensively to these areas, guided 48 Ph.D.s and 65 M.Tech.s, authored 42 books on Power Systems and allied areas, and published/presented 780 research papers in various national and international journals/conferences. K.C. Singal, after graduation in Electrical Engineering in the year 1957 from Roorkee University (now IIT Roorkee), served in various capacities with Haryana State Electricity Board (HSEB) and retired as Chief Engineer Operation in the year 1992. During his long and illustrious career with HSEB, he gained rich experience in installation, testing, and commissioning of micro hydropower projects in difficult conditions at SHANSHA (2 x 50 kW) on Manali-Leh route, and at KAKROIE (3 x 50 kW) on Western Yamuna Canal. Besides, he specialised in areas of transmission design, thermal power plants, and materials management. He received commendation for outstanding performance in electrification projects of Haryana. He is also the author of three books on several areas of Power Systems, and life member (Power) of Central Board of Irrigation and Power, New Delhi. Rakesh Ranjan, Ph.D., is Vice Chancellor, Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun. Also he has been Director-Principal of International Institute of Technology and Business, Sonepat, Haryana. Earlier he served in EEE group of BITS, Pilani, as Assistant Professor and Head of Electrical Power Technology Department at Defence University College, Ethiopia, Faculty and Chairman of Research Group CSSI at Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Multimedia University, Malaysia. Dr. Rakesh Ranjan is actively involved in research at international forum. He has contributed 28 research papers in international journals and 44 papers at international conferences in the area of Radial Distribution Systems.

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