A Practical Guide to Renewable Energy: Microgeneration systems and their Installation

by Christopher Kitcher

Overview

The renewable energy field is an area of rapid growth with many government initiatives in place to encourage mainstream take-up of energy-saving technologies in buildings.

In the UK, over 100,000 students per year undertake plumbing and electrical installation vocational courses that will be directly affected by these developments. More importantly, there will be an even greater number of professionals studying toward renewable energy installation and inspection courses that need this information.

This new book from bestselling author Chris Kitcher provides an overview of all of the latest technologies and how they can be incorporated. Students and professionals will use it on a range of courses and as a reference on-site.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136073731
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	07/26/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	52 MB
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About the Author

Chris Kitcher has 50 years experience in the electrical industry. He is an electrical installation lecturer at Central Sussex College and an NICEIC inspector for the Microgeneration Certification scheme (MCS). For the last 17 years he has worked in the college environment whilst maintaining his electrical skills by periodically working on site.

Table of Contents

Need for renewable energy in dwellings
Types of renewable energy
Microgeneration certification scheme (MCS)
Photovoltaic systems
Heat pumps
Ground to water heat pumps
Air to water heat pumps
Wind turbines
Biomass fuel
Overview on hydro and wave power
Requirements for becoming a registered Microgeneration installer
Appendices including tips on building a quality file, and a list of registration bodies

Editorial Reviews

'The information contained in this book is very detailed about the various types of renewable energy sources available. It is well presented, both visually and through written description. Renewable energy has a major part to play in our society today and I think this book explains the systems that are being used very well indeed.' Terry McCarten, East Surrey College

'The text and images are very clear and the format makes it easy to find, read and digest the information. Good clear text supplemented with good graphics and images' Michael Lavelle, Stockport College

'The book deals with all the main sources of alternative energy supplies. Very good clear graphics to aid understanding.' Paul Palmer, Deeside College

'I found the book to be of a similar high quality to the inspection and testing book Christopher Kitcher has also written. The text makes this book suitable for the environmental units on qualifications. The text is pitched at the correct level with clear colour illustrations.' Mark Baker, West Suffolk College

'The practical guidance, is what'sets this book apart from other texts I have reviewed' Bradley Williams, West Suffolk College

'Highly readable, good images throughout, excellent coverage' Tony Bechelet, Highlands College

'The information contained in this book is very detailed about the various types of renewable energy sources available. It is well presented, both visually and through written description. Renewable energy has a major part to play in our society today and I think this book explains the systems that are being used very well indeed.' Terry McCarten, East Surrey College

'The text and images are very clear and the format makes it easy to find, read and digest the information. Good clear text supplemented with good graphics and images' Michael Lavelle, Stockport College

'The book deals with all the main sources of alternative energy supplies. Very good clear graphics to aid understanding.' Paul Palmer, Deeside College

'I found the book to be of a similar high quality to the inspection and testing book Christopher Kitcher has also written. The text makes this book suitable for the environmental units on qualifications. The text is pitched at the correct level with clear colour illustrations.' Mark Baker, West Suffolk College

'The practical guidance, is what'sets this book apart from other texts I have reviewed' Bradley Williams, West Suffolk College

'Highly readable, good images throughout, excellent coverage' Tony Bechelet, Highlands College

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