Also called energy scavenging, energy harvesting captures,
stores, and uses "clean" energy sources by employing interfaces,
storage devices, and other units. Unlike conventional electric
power generation systems, renewable energy harvesting does not use
fossil fuels and the generation units can be decentralized, thereby
significantly reducing transmission and distribution losses. But
advanced technical methods must be developed to increase the
efficiency of devices in harvesting energy from environmentally
friendly, "green" resources and converting them into electrical
energy.
Recognizing this need, Energy Harvesting: Solar, Wind, and Ocean
Energy Conversion Systems describes various energy harvesting
technologies, different topologies, and many types of power
electronic interfaces for stand-alone utilization or grid
connection of energy harvesting applications. Along with providing
all the necessary concepts and theoretical background, the authors
develop simulation models throughout the text to build a practical
understanding of system analysis and modeling.
With a focus on solar energy, the first chapter discusses the I
V characteristics of photovoltaic (PV) systems, PV models and
equivalent circuits, sun tracking systems, maximum power point
tracking systems, shading effects, and power electronic interfaces
for grid-connected and stand-alone PV systems. It also presents
sizing criteria for applications and modern solar energy
applications, including residential, vehicular, naval, and space
applications. The next chapter reviews different types of wind
turbines and electrical machines as well as various power
electronic interfaces. After explaining the energy generation
technologies, optimal operation principles, and possible
utilization techniques of ocean tidal energy harvesting, the book
explores near- and offshore approaches for harvesting the kinetic
and potential energy of ocean waves. It also describes the required
absorber, turbine, and generator types, along with the power
electronic interfaces for grid connection and commercialized ocean
wave energy conversion applications. The final chapter deals with
closed, open, and hybrid-cycle ocean thermal energy conversion
systems.
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