Springer Towards 100% Renewable Energy: Techniques, Costs and Regional Case-Studies (Springer Proceedings in Energy)

This volume collects papers presented at the International 100% Renewable Energy Conferences (IRENEC) from 2011 to 2015.  Given the time span, the chapters have been updated to ensure they are timely, and pertinent. These proceedings are the outcome of an international group of research scientists and experts contributing to energy solutions within their research, development, and implementation.  This book is aimed at researchers and decision makers who are working on problems and issues within energy efficiency. Tables, graphs, and diagrams accompany the text promoting 100% renewable energy as  the solution in solidarity with energy end-use efficiency and renewable energy storage. In this manner,  Towards 100% Renewable Energy offers leaders considering the transition from fossil problems to alternative solutions new food for thought and incentives for action.   From the Back Cover This volume collects papers presented at the International 100% Renewable Energy Conferences (IRENEC) from 2011 to 2015.  Given the time span, the chapters have been updated to ensure they are timely, and pertinent. These proceedings are the outcome of an international group of research scientists and experts contributing to energy solutions within their research, development, and implementation.  This book is aimed at researchers and decision makers who are working on problems and issues within energy efficiency. Tables, graphs, and diagrams accompany the text promoting 100% renewable energy as  the solution in solidarity with energy end-use efficiency and renewable energy storage. In this manner,  Towards 100% Renewable Energy offers leaders considering the transition from fossil problems to alternative solutions new food for thought and incentives for action. About the Author  Prof. Tanay Sidki Uyar Çankırı/TURKEY, August 19, 1953 Robert Academy Istanbul Turkey 1967–1971 Boğaziçi University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Istanbul Turkey 1971–1976 Boğaziçi University Faculty of Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Department, Istanbul Turkey 1976–1980 PhD: Yıldız Technical University Mechanical Engineering Department, Istanbul Turkey 1990 Senior Research Scientist, TUBITAK Marmara Scientific and Industrial Research Institute of Energy Systems Research Department , Gebze Kocaeli Turkey December 1981-May 1992,September 1993-February 1994 Assistant Prof. Dr.  Kocaeli University, Faculty of Technical Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, İzmit Kocaeli Turkey Associate Prof. Dr. Marmara University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2000- Prof., Marmara University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul Turkey, Head Energy Section, 2009- Visiting Professor of Mechanical Engineering, CERL, UOIT, Oshawa, ON, Canada, 2015-2016   Membership of Professional Organizations:   Vice President, WWEA (World Wind Energy Association) Vice President, EUROSOLAR (European Association for Renewable Energies) Vice President, WBA (World Bioenergy Association) Member, Committee of Chairpersons, WCRE (World Council for Renewable Energy) Ambassador, Global Campaign on 100 % Renewable Energy President, EUROSOLAR Turkey (Renewable Energy Association of Turkey) President, BİYODER (Bioenergy Association of Turkey) Chairman, (BSNN) Black Sea NGO Network President, KADOS (Kadikoyu Friends of Science, Culture and Art Association) Coordinator, TÜRÇEP (Environmental NGOs Platform of Turkey) Coordinator, TEP (Clean Energy Platform of Turkey) Founding Member, TUREB   (Turkish Wind Energy Association) Founding Member, GÜNDER (Solar Energy Society of Turkey)