The field of renewable energy has grown beyond the use of solar power as an alternative energy source. Offering an interdisciplinary approach, this book presents a comprehensive overview of the many renewable energy possibilities available, which include biomass and biofuels, solar thermal conversion, hydrogen cells, and wind energy conversion. Each chapter concludes with problem sets to reinforce concepts and applications. Examples and exercises throughout cover latitudes in northern and southern hemispheres and use the most current worldwide solar radiation data.