Alternative Energy Sources

Energy is the ability of a body or a system to produce activity outside of itself. With another definition, it is the production of work and heat by an object or system. Energy and energy resources have been the main key to developments in the world, have determined the fate of countries and caused wars and continue to be. The history of energy, which is an inseparable element of nature and the universe, is in a way as old as the history of humanity.
Energy and energy use are at the forefront of the determining factors of a country's economic, cultural and social development. Energy and energy resources; They are the most important inputs in the source of life of societies and at every stage of life.
In the world; With population growth, industrialization and urbanization, the demand for natural resources and energy is gradually increasing due to the increasing trade and production opportunities as a result of globalization.
In this book, the basic principles of alternative energy sources such as sun, wind, hydrogen, natural gas, LPG, biomass energy, vegetable oils, biofuels-biomethanol, biodiesel and bioethanol, boron energy are given. It is aimed that this book will be a reference source for our students, especially in related courses involving energy, fuels and alternative energy sources at our universities.