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Preface

In the twenty-first century, we are facing a major transition in the way energy is generated, trans-
mitted, distributed, and utilized. At this moment, we are in the rising phase of shifting from fossil
fuels to renewable sources and experiencing a large movement toward a truly sustainable society for
ourselves and for future generations. Nowadays, in terms of annual newly installed capacity, renew-
able generation is already higher than the conventional one, and this trend is expected to rise in the
future. Changes in generation are accompanied by increased measures and new technologies to use
energy as efficiently as possible. Both efforts rely on power electronics as an enabling technology
and on substantial research and development efforts.
This book covers the main topics in the field of renewable energy that play an important role
in modern technology, with emphasis on electric power engineering and power electronics. State-
of-the-art solutions together with ongoing developments are reviewed at an introductory level in
Chapter 1. Solar energy, including concentrated and PV systems, maximum power point techniques,
single and three configurations, and associated design aspects of utility and residential systems are
covered in Chapters 2 through 6. Wind turbine systems, including their electric generators, con-
trols, power converters, and related design and implementation aspects, are presented in Chapters 7
through 10. Chapters 11 and 12 are devoted to the topics of marine and hydrokinetic and fuel cell
technologies, respectively. The fast-developing field of energy storage with batteries and ultraca-
pacitors is covered in Chapter 13. The last chapter, 14, discusses very timely topics of architecture,
controls, protection, and application for microgrids.
The book is suitable for both undergraduate and graduate levels and can serve as a useful reference
for academic researchers, engineers, managers, and other professionals in the industry. Each chapter
includes descriptions of fundamental and advanced concepts, supported by many illustrations and
numerical and practical examples. Also included, in order to provide better understanding for the
reader, are two design examples for a small wind turbine system and PV power system, respectively,
and simulation models for the MATLAB and ANSYS software, which are available for download
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from the book companion website at https://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9781498765824.
We acknowledge the tireless efforts and assistance of the Taylor & Francis Group/CRC Press edi-
torial staff. We especially thank Nora Konopka and Kyra Lindholm. Special thanks to Dr. Yongheng
Yang of Aalborg University for his assistance in the final stages of editing the manuscript. We also
gratefully acknowledge the expert contributions of our worldwide group of collaborators and the
support of Aalborg University, CORPE Consortium, and University of Kentucky, the L. Stanley
Pigman Endowment.
Frede Blaabjerg
Dan M. Ionel
January 2017

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