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Off-Grid Electrical Systems in Developing Countries (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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Off-Grid Electrical Systems in Developing Countries (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2018)
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This book provides students and practicing engineers with a
comprehensive guide to off-grid electrification: from microgrids
and energy kiosks to solar home systems and solar lanterns. As the
off-grid electrification industry grows, universities are starting
and expanding courses and programs in humanitarian engineering and
appropriate technology. However, there is no textbook that serves
this growing market. This book fills that gap by providing a
technical foundation of off-grid electrical systems, putting into
context the technical aspects for developing countries, and
discussing best practices by utilizing real-world data. Chapters
expertly integrate the technical aspects of off-grid systems with
lessons learned from industry-practitioners taking a pragmatic,
data-driven perspective. A variety of off-grid systems and
technologies are discussed, including solar, wind, hydro, generator
sets, biomass systems, battery storage and converters. Realistic
examples, case studies and practical considerations from actual
systems highlight the interaction of off-grid systems with the
economic, environmental, social and broader development aspects of
rural electrification. Whole chapters are dedicated to the
operation and control of mini-grids, load and resource estimation,
and design of off-grid systems. Special topics focused on
electricity access in developing countries are included, such as
energy use in rural communities, technical and economic
considerations of grid extension, electricity theft, metering, and
best practices devoted to common problems. Each chapter is
instructor friendly and contains illustrative examples and problems
that reinforce key concepts. Complex, open-ended design problems
throughout the book challenge the reader to think critically and
deeply. The book is appropriate for use in advanced undergraduate
and graduate courses related to electrical and energy engineering,
humanitarian engineering, and appropriate technology. Provides a
technical foundation of off-grid electrical systems; Contextualizes
the technical aspects for developing countries; Captures the
current and state-of-the art in this rapidly developing field.
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