Keywords
Renewable energy in agriculture, Sustainable farming systems, Biomass energy, Biogas technology, Ethanol production, Biomass briquetting, Solar photovoltaic systems, Solar thermal energy, Farm energy management, Climate-resilient agriculture, Energy-efficient farming, Agro-industrial energy use, Carbon neutrality in agriculture, Sustainable rural development, Clean energy solutions, Agricultural engineering practices, Bioenergy applications, Renewable energy laboratory manual, Green technologies for farming, Energy security in agriculture, Environmental sustainability, SDGs and agriculture, Fossil fuel alternatives, Hands-on renewable energy training, Indian agricultural energy systemsRenewable Energy Solutions in Agriculture
authored by: Rajinder Kumar, Obaid Zaffar, Sushant Bhardwaj, Radhna Gupta & Sheikh Aadil MushtaqLength: 152 mm | Breadth: 10.92 mm | Height: 229 mm | Imprint: Content Vibes | Weight: 400 GMS
Renewable Energy Solutions in Agriculture is a comprehensive practical manual designed to equip agricultural students with essential knowledge and hands-on skills in renewable energy applications relevant to modern farming systems.
The book presents scientifically validated approaches to biomass energy, biogas generation, ethanol production, biomass briquetting, and solar thermal and photovoltaic technologies, emphasizing their role in enhancing farm productivity while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Structured into eleven chapters, the manual adopts a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates agricultural engineering, energy sciences, environmental conservation, and sustainable rural development. It encourages critical thinking on energy security, climate resilience, and the ecological implications of agro-industrial energy use.
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly affordable and clean energy, climate action, and responsible production, this book serves as an academic as well as experiential resource. It motivates students, educators, and practitioners to adapt renewable energy solutions to local agricultural contexts, contributing to a resilient and sustainable future for agriculture.
Chapter 01. Introduction to Renewable Energy
Chapter 02. Characterization of Biomass
Chapter 03. Chemical Analysis of Biomass
Chapter 04. Determination of NPK of Biomass
Chapter 05. Classification and Design of Biogas Plant
Chapter 06. Biomass Gasifiers and Gasification Parameters Principle of Gasification
Chapter 07. Biomass Briquetting
Chapter 08. Biogas Purification and Storage
Chapter 09. Pretreatment Strategies for Biogas Production
Chapter 10. Ethanol Production from Biomass
Chapter 11. Solar Energy and Its Applications