Computer Vision and Machine Intelligence for Renewable Energy Systems

Computer Vision and Machine Intelligence in Renewable Energy Systems, the first release in Elsevier's cutting-edge new series, Advances in Intelligent Energy Systems, offers a practical, systemic guide to the use of computer vision as an innovative tool to support renewable energy integration. The book equips readers with a variety of essential tools and applications, outlining the fundamentals of computer vision and its unique benefits in renewable energy system models compared to traditional machine intelligence and breaking down specific techniques, including those for predictive modeling, performance prediction, market models, and mitigation measures.

Other sections offer case studies and applications to a wide range of renewable energy source and the future possibilities of the technology. This book provides engineers and renewable energy researchers with a holistic, clear introduction to this promising strategy for control and reliability in renewable energy grids.

• Provides a sorely-needed primer on the opportunities of computer vision techniques for renewable energy systems
• Builds knowledge and tools in a systematic manner, from fundamentals to advanced applications
• Includes dedicated chapters with case studies and applications for each sustainable energy source