Vasilis Fthenakis
Senior Scientist Emeritus at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, Founder and Director of the Center for Life Cycle Analysis at Columbia University, and a recipient of the 2018 William R. Cherry Award from the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Book Recommendations:
Recommended by Vasilis Fthenakis
“Michael Ginsberg's book is designed for professionals looking for a concise guide to hydro, wind and PV practical applications. It is authoritative, yet easy to read and should be an essential primer for entrants to the renewable energy industry. I highly recommend it.” (from Amazon)
by Michael Ginsberg·You?
Following an overview of the technical and historical development of the electric grid in the U.S. and Europe, this guide reviews hydropower, solar photovoltaics, wind energy, fuel cell, and battery technologies. The author also presents models for the connection of these renewable energy sources from large-scale to on-site and community power/microgrids. The models are explained through case studies in the developed and developing worlds that explore how technical evaluations are conducted, policy incentives implemented, and project finance applied. Considering the increasing importance of renewable energy for climate change mitigation, this book provides an overview of how renewable energy sources are integrated into the grid to promote better understanding among students and business professionals in the utility sector and across industries. Most literature on grid interconnection is highly technical, assuming an in-depth understanding of electrical engineering. With the rise of clean technologies and the diversity of interconnection models, this guide fills a gap in the existing literature by equipping non-technical business managers with the salient information they need to make critical decisions for their organizations.