Alternative and renewable energy sources and techn Books

This comprehensive review provides a detailed insight into renewable energy options, their current state of development and how they can provide an environmentally sustainable energy future. This second edition is extensively revised and includes the...

This book covers nearly every aspect of biodiesel production and its applications. All facets from the development of feedstocks and its processing mechanisms are described in the book. This book would appeal to the students, scientists, researchers and...

This book provides a sophisticated and descriptive introduction to biodiesel. It deals with matters related to the quality of biodiesel, efficiency of combustion engines and the products that they discharge. Novel ways to define biodiesel properties are...

This book covers nearly every aspect of biodiesel production and its applications. All facets from the applications of the biodiesel and its by-products are described in the book. This book would appeal to the students, scientists, researchers and...

A renewable energy source is described as a naturally occurring inexhaustible source of energy. Worldwide debate on environmental issues and energy crisis has forced us to reduce greenhouse emissions and increase the usage of renewable energy sources as...

This book includes all the latest approaches to Smart Grid and Renewable Energy from all across the world. It is a comprehensive guide to all interested students and experts alike. It aims to elucidate the new advancements and innovative concepts...

This book primarily discusses the remote sensing theory of biomass. Usually, the term biomass refers to all those materials that have originated from photosynthesis. Nevertheless, it can also apply to animals. It is important to conserve and manage...

Introduction to biogas, including its technology as well as principles, has been provided in this well-structured and descriptive book. It encompasses numerous research reports demonstrating sequential production of biogas and also discusses the...

Explore the world of solar energy with this comprehensive beginner's guide. Learn about photovoltaic cells, energy conversion, system types, and more. Embrace sustainability and gain practical insights into system maintenance and troubleshooting.

Discover the secrets to energy independence with your own off-grid solar system! Say goodbye to high bills and power outages as you harness the sun's energy for your needs. This comprehensive guide will lead you through the process, from planning to...

Ready to take control of your energy costs? Discover the ultimate guide to harnessing solar power and becoming energy-independent with my Off-Grid Solar Power Book. Say goodbye to high bills and hello to sustainable living!

Definition and Overview of NanotechnologyNanotechnology is a rapidly evolving field that has garnered immense interest and excitement among engineers in recent years. This subchapter aims to provide a comprehensive definition and overview of...

As the global landscape undergoes rapid technological advancements and societal shifts, Ary S. Jr. explores the innovative and transformative professions that will define the future world of work.

Throughout the world there is evidence of mounting interest in marine resources and new maritime industries to create jobs, economic growth and to help in the provision of energy and food security. Expanding populations, insecurity of traditional sources...

Electro-mobility is considered as a key technology to achieve green mobility and fulfil tomorrow’s emission standards. However, different challenges still need to be faced to achieve comparable performances to conventional vehicles and finally...

Hydrogen in an International Context: Vulnerabilities of Hydrogen Energy in Emerging Markets describes strategies and developments for hydrogen civilization efforts realised by various stakeholders such as authorities, institutes, research, industry, and...

This book is a sociological account of the historical trajectory of feed-in tariffs (FITs) as an instrument for the promotion of renewable energy in Europe. Chapters analyse the emergence and transformations of feed-in tariffs as part of the policy...

This book surveys state-of-the-art research on and developments in lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. It summarizes their features in terms of performance, cost, service life, management, charging facilities, and safety. Vehicle...

The late Governor of New York, Mario Cuomo, once said: “You almost never hear about the New York Power Authority, but you should. It would do us all a lot of good: you can see government at its very best.” Natural Power: The New York...

It is difficult to find an area of public policy more plagued by misunderstanding than energy policy. Even worse, every time the subject is raised, we are obligated to get mired in pointless arguments about the weather. This book helps set the record...

Take a step toward self-reliance by harnessing free energy from the sun, wind, water, and the earth to power your home. Power with Nature will get you started on the right path, whether you are connected to the grid or far from the nearest power pole...

The 'materials nexus' represents the role or connection of materials in building the path for greener energy and sustainable environment. This two-volume set covers the state-of-the-art of materials technology for greener energy and sustainable...

Different strategies can be used to enhance the biogas production: waste pretreatment, two-stage anaerobic digestion anaerobic co-digestion and bioaugmentation. The book covers the current developments in the area of enhancing biogas production.

Make and use your own homemade natural gas from food scraps, garden trimmings, and animal waste! DIY Biogas presents the practical information you need to craft a recipe for your own renewable natural gas and propane substitute.Complete plans and parts...

Preface. I: Introduction. An Introduction to Integrated Resource Planning; A.T. de Almeida. II: IRP and the Environment. IRP, DSM and the Environment; V.A. Rabl. Economic Valuation of External Costs of Fuel Cycles. Testing the Benefit Transfer...

What are renewable sources of energy? Why are they preferred over the nonrenewable sources? You'll know the answers to these questions in the pages of this environment book for kids. Caring for the environment starts with knowledge. You want your...

Featuring contributions from worldwide leaders in the field, the carefully crafted Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution, Third Edition (part of the five-volume set, The Electric Power Engineering Handbook) provides convenient access...

Construction, as an industry sector, is responsible for around one-third of the total worldwide energy usage and about 20% of greenhouse gas emissions. The rise in the number of buildings and floor space area for residential and commercial purposes has...

The role of energy in the modern world goes beyond mere technology and economics to influence welfare, environment, life quality and, broadly, civilisation. Since the industrial revolution, energy conversion technology has been...

I: EMGP3 USER GUIDE.- II: INTEGRATION ALGORITHMS.- III: METEOROLOGICAL DATA FILES AND DATA PROCESSING.- IV: EMGP3 COMPONENT MODELS.- V: EXAMPLES OF EMGP3 SIMULATIONS.- Annex A: EMGP3 INPUT FILES: Preparation, Limitations, and Data Sequence.- Preparing an...

Wood Pellet Heating Systems is a comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of wood pellet heating technology. The use of wood pellets as an alternative heating fuel is already well established in several countries and is becoming widespread as fossil...

Cooling buildings is a major global energy consumer and the energy requirement is growing year by year. This guide to solar cooling technology explains all you need to know about how solar energy can be converted into cooling energy. It outlines the...

The role of the energy manager has evolved significantly as the task of cutting greenhouse gas emissions from buildings has become increasingly important. Managers are now technical experts, negotiators, construction project managers, procurement...

Energy demand reduction is fast becoming a business activity for all companies and organisations because it can increase profits regardless of the nature of their core activity. The International Energy Agency believes that industry could improve its...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the technology behind the pico-solar revolution and offers guidance on how to test and choose quality products. The book also discusses how pioneering companies and initiatives are overcoming challenges to...

This book examines the key aspects that will define future sustainable energy systems: energy supply, energy storage, security and limited environmental impacts. It clearly explains the need for an integrated engineering approach to sustainable energies,...

Transforming Transportation: The Electric Car Revolution describes a proposal for a new nationwide all-electric mass transit system called NTS (National Transit Service). NTS uses private electric cars and trucks to provide door-to-door service across...

The Earth receives 174 Petawatts (PW) of incoming solar radiation at the upper atmosphere. Approximately 30 % of its radiation is reflected back to space while the rest of 71 % (124 PW) is absorbed by clouds, oceans and land masses. The world cumulative...

Wave, geothermal and biomass energies are complex sources of renewable energy. They require sophisticated equipment to harvest the energy and generate electricity for homes and industries. In this book, we're going to learn the basic definitions of these...

Energy Conversion and Green Energy Storage presents recent developments in renewable energy conversion and green energy storage. Covering technical expansions in renewable energy and applications, energy storage, and solar photovoltaics, the book...

Fuel cell technology is quite promising for conversion of chemical energy of hydrocarbon fuels into electricity without forming air pollutants. There are several types of fuel cells: polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC),...

This publication serves as a guide for Maldives' energy transition-from being powered by costly and polluting fossil fuels to being sustained by clean and efficient renewable energy sources.Maldives has no proven fossil fuel reserves, but it has abundant...

Dieses Buch ist vom strukturellen Aufbau der einzelnen Kapitel an das Modul "Sea Survival" des GWO Basic Safety Training Standards angelehnt und soll das eigentliche Training bei einem zertifizierten Trainingsprovider begleiten, ergänzen sowie als...

Wind power is developing rapidly, in terms of both the number of new installations and in interest from stakeholders including policy-makers, NGOs, research scientists, industry and the general public.Unlike the majority of other texts on wind power,...

The global economy and our way of life are based on the exploitation of fossil fuels, which not only threaten massive environmental and social disruption through global warming but, at present rates of consumption, will run out within decades, causing...

Bio-resources are becoming increasingly important and topical as the world is faced with growing food demand as well as increased pressure to provide energy and materials. This monograph discusses the current flows of bio-resources, their inherent...