Innovations in Non-Conventional Energy Sources

by Krishan Arora (Editor), Himanshu Sharma (Editor)

Overview

This book focuses on exploring and showcasing advancements, breakthroughs, and emerging technologies in the field of energy generation and utilization, particularly those related to non-conventional or alternative energy sources. It delves into various non-conventional energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal, tidal, biomass, etc., and aims to provide in-depth insights into the technologies associated with these sources. It discusses innovative approaches, recent developments, and technological breakthroughs within the realm of non-conventional energy sources and addresses the environmental benefits of non-conventional energy sources, highlighting their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, combat climate change, and promote sustainable energy practices.

This book:

• Provides real-world examples and case studies of successful non-conventional energy projects.
• Takes an interdisciplinary approach by integrating knowledge from various fields such as engineering, environmental science, economics, and policy. This provides a holistic understanding of the subject.
• Emphasizes on the environmental benefits of non-conventional energy sources and how they contribute to reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change.
• Discusses the policies, regulations, and government incentives that influence the adoption of non-conventional energy sources and explains how these factors can drive innovation.
• Includes a global perspective by showcasing innovations and projects from different regions around the world and highlights how various countries are approaching renewable energy.

It serves as a comprehensive resource for researchers, professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the latest innovations and trends in the field of non-conventional energy sources, with an emphasis on sustainability, environmental responsibility, and energy security.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040407721
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	10/01/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	296

About the Author

Krishan Arora is associated with Lovely Professional University as a Professor with more than seventeen years of experience in academics and research. He is currently Head of Department, Power Systems in School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University. He has completed his Ph.D. in the area of Electrical Engineering from MM (Deemed to be) University, Ambala. He did his M.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IKG Punjab Technical University, Punjab and B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from IKG Punjab Technical University, Punjab. He has published more than 85 research papers in reputed international journals and conference proceedings. He has organized several workshops, summer internships, International Conferences, special sessions and expert lectures. He has also published 6 Indian patents and 1 copyright. He has supervised more than 10 Postgraduate Thesis and more than 30 undergraduate student’s projects. He has taken and completed 15 Non-Government and Consultancy Projects. He has attended/Participated in twenty-four National/International Online webinars. His area of expertise includes Electrical Machines, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Load Frequency Control, Automatic Generation Control and Modernization of Smart Grids. He has edited 5 books in different areas of Electronics and Electrical engineering. He has taught various courses to UG and PG level like Power Electronics, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Electric Drives, Induction and Synchronous Machines and Digital Electronics

Himanshu Sharma has completed his Ph.D. in the area of power electronics from Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh. He did his M.Tech in Electrical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh. He was associated with Lovely Professional University as Assistant Professor with more than seven years of experience in academics. He is currently an Associate Professor at G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering and Management. He has published more than 10 research papers in reputed international journals and conferences. He has organized several workshops, summer internships, International Conferences and expert lectures for students. He has supervised more than 5 Postgraduate Thesis and more than 10 undergraduate student’s projects. He has attended/Participated in twenty National/International Online webinars. His area of expertise includes Power Electronics, Machine Learning, and optimization techniques. He has taught various courses to UG and PG level like Power Electronics, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, and Electric Drives etc. He has edited many books for reputed publishers.

Table of Contents

1. Enhanced Techno Economical Optimal Sizing of Standalone Hybrid Microgrid Power System. 2. Study of Battery Based Management System (BMS) on Fire Mitigation Techniques of Electric Vehicles. 3. Analysing Solar Photovoltaic Supported Power Systems Among Diverse External Uncertainties: A Comprehensive Review. 4. Advanced Fault Diagnosis and Prognostics Using Digital Twin Technology. 5. Evaluation and Modelling of the Impact of Double Glass Units on the Built Environment. 6. Estimation for Establishing a Sustainable Solar Powered Civilization. 7. Recent Innovations in Energy Storage Systems. 8. Conventional Energy Sources in Wireless Communication: A Challenge. 9. Non-Conventional Energy Resources and the Role of Mechatronics Systems Design in Enhancing Manufacturing Resilience. 10. Biofuels and Biogas. 11. Internet of Things (IoT) Enhanced Fault Detection and Renewable Integration for Sustainable Urban Power Systems. 12. Advancements in Battery Technology. 13. Design and control of aircraft model using MATLAB.