Assignment 1

Renewable Energy Sources and Distributed Generation EE 1702

Q.1 Define the needs of distributed energy source technologies. Discuss the power generation

principles of following resources.

a) Solar Energy

b) Wind Energy

c) Hydropower energy

d) Geothermal Energy

Q.2 Draw and explain the components for solar photovoltaic energy conversion systems.

Q.3 Tabulate the recent developments and trends for generation and distribution in India and

worldwide for following generation resources.

a) Photovoltaic energy conversion systems

b) Wind Energy conversion System

c) Small Hydro conversion System

d) Fuel Cell

e) Marine energy conversion system