IST Press published the 3rd edition of the book “Uma Introdução às Energias Renováveis: Eólica Fotovoltaica e Mini-Hídrica”, by Rui Castro.

The book is of undeniable interest and importance in the current Portuguese energetic-environmental context. It focuses on the promotion of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources, in particular the three that are covered in more detail in the book: wind, photovoltaic and small-scale hydropower.

The book addresses the renewable energy issue in a methodical, rigorous and very comprehensive way, filling the gap of Portuguese technical bibliography on this subject.

The book plays an important role in academic life and it is aimed at a well-defined target audience – electrical engineers. It is also a reference work for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and MSc and PhD students.