This revised edition of Renewable Energy: A First Course is fully
updated and continues to provide the best in-depth introduction to
renewable energy science. The book focuses mainly on renewable energy,
but also addresses nonrenewable energy (fossil fuels and nuclear
technology). The coverage extends from the basic physics to
conservation, economic, and public policy issues, with strong emphasis
on explaining how things work in practice. The authors avoid technical
jargon and advanced math but address fundamental analytical skills with
wide application. Updated statistics, figures, policies, trends, and
technological advancements will bring the reader up to speed with the
current state of renewable energy.