Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1. Exploring the Fundamentals of Solar Photovoltaic Technology and its Modelling
Amevi Acakpovi, Mathias Bennet Michael, Nana Yaw Asabere, and Japhet Honvo (Electrical/Electronic Engineering Department, Accra Polytechnic, Ghana, and others)
Chapter 2. Emerging Solar PV Technologies: A Paradigm Shift
Sarita Baghel and Nandini Sharma (Physics Department, Shivaji College, University of Delhi, Delhi, India, and others)
Chapter 3. Study of Performance Analysis of Modern Materials for Transparent Thin Film Solar Cells
Abhishek S.Oswal, Mahasidha R. Birajdar, Mohammed Hussien Rady, and Sandip A. Kale (Trinity College of Engineering & Research, Pune, Savitribai Phule Pune University, India, and others)
Chapter 4. Performance Evaluation of a Domestic Passive Solar Food Dryer
Collins N. Nwaokocha, Oguntola J. Alamu, Olayinka Adunola, Solomon O. Giwa, and Adeyemi A. Adeala (Mechanical Engineering Department, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ibogun Campus, Nigeria, and others)
Chapter 5. Different Techniques for Prediction of Wind Power Generation
Azim Heydari and Farshid Keynia (Young Researchers and Elite Club, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran, and others)
Chapter 6. Performance Evaluation of Wind Farm Clusters – A Methodological Approach
Rajakumar D.G., Nagesha N. and Mallikarjune Gowda M.C. (Mechanical Engineering Department, Visvesvaraya Technological University, India, and others)
Chapter 7. Dynamic Analysis of a Weak Grid Supplied from Diesel and Wind Generator
A. N. Safacas and E. C. Tsimplostephanakis (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electromechanical Energy Conversion Laboratory, University of Patras, Greece)
Chapter 8. Structural Analysis of Multistorey Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Using Finite Element Method
Abhijeet M Malge and Prashant M Pawar (Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT Academy of Engineering, Pune, India, and others)
Chapter 9. Physical Properties of Biodiesel: Density and Viscosity
Narayan Gaonkar and R. G. Vaidya (Department of Physics, University College of Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur, India, and others)
Chapter 10. Investigation on a Low Heat Rejection Engine using Neem Kernel Oil and its Methyl Ester as Fuel
Basavaraj M Shrigiri, Omprakash D Hebbal, and K Hema Chandra Reddy (JNT University Anantapur, Andra Pradesh, India, and others)
Chapter 11. Renewable Energy Conversion and Waste Heat Recovery Using Organic Rankine Cycle
Alberto Benato, Anna Stoppato and Alberto Mirandola (Giorgio Levi Cases Interdepartmental Centre for Energy Economics and Technology, University of Padova, Italy, and others)
Chapter 12. Renewable Energy Technologies in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development
Sunday O. Oyedepio and P.O. Babalola (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria)
Index