IGNOU OEY 2 Renewable Energy Technologies and their Uses Study Guide (Quick Readable Notes) for Ignou Student  (Paperback, BMA Publication)

Ignou course OEY 2, which focuses on renewable energy technologies and their uses, a study guide or quick readable notes might cover the following topics: Introduction to Renewable Energy: Overview of renewable energy sources and their significance in addressing energy security, environmental sustainability, and climate change mitigation. Solar Energy Technologies: Explanation of solar energy capture and conversion technologies, including photovoltaic (PV) systems for electricity generation, solar thermal systems for heating and cooling, and concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. Wind Energy Technologies: Discussion of wind energy generation technologies, including wind turbines, wind farms, and offshore wind energy projects, and their potential for electricity generation in different geographical regions. Hydropower Technologies: Overview of hydropower generation technologies, including conventional hydroelectric dams, run-of-river hydroelectric plants, pumped storage hydropower, and micro-hydro systems for decentralized energy production. Biomass Energy Technologies: Explanation of biomass energy conversion technologies, including combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion, and biofuels production, and their applications in heat and power generation, transportation, and industrial processes. Geothermal Energy Technologies: Discussion of geothermal energy extraction and utilization technologies, including geothermal power plants, direct-use applications for heating and cooling, and geothermal heat pumps for residential and commercial buildings.