Introduction

This reference text introduces latest mathematical modeling techniques and analysis for renewable energy systems.

It comprehensively covers important topics including study of combustion characteristics of laser ignited gasoline-air mixture, hierarchical demand response controller, mathematical modeling of an EOQ for a multi-item inventory system, and integration and modeling of small-scale pumped storage with micro optimization model (HOMER).

Aimed at graduate students and academic researchers in the fields of electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering, this text:

• Discusses applied mathematical modeling techniques in renewable energy.
• Covers effective storage and generation of power through renewable energy generation sources.
• Provides real life applications and problems based on renewable energy.
• Covers new ways of applying mathematical techniques for applications in diverse areas of science and engineering.