Alternative and renewable energy sources and techn Books

Renewable energy is derived from those resources that can be replenished in a shorter duration of time than conventional energy resources. Some of the common renewable resources are wind, sunlight, water, etc. Deployment of renewable resources for energy...

This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of sustainable energy systems and technology. It elucidates new techniques and their applications in a multidisciplinary approach. Sustainable energy refers to the form of energy which can be used...

This publication explores lessons from Sri Lanka's experience of reforming electricity distribution through the Lanka Electricity Company, a distribution utility created in 1983.It discusses the problems the company set out to resolve, its achievements,...

Kleinwindkraft: Eigenversorgung durch WindenergieEine Kleinwindkraftanlage ist die perfekte Ergänzung zur Photovoltaikanlage, da im sonnenschwachen Winter besonders viel Strom erzeugt wird. Bei Planung und Kauf einer kleinen Windkraftanlage muss man die...

Discover the fascinating history and advancements in renewable energy, from ancient civilizations to the modern era. Explore the different types of renewable energy sources, their advantages and disadvantages, and the current challenges and future...

There are few industry sectors in the world today with more potential than renewable energy. Clean, green and renewable energy technologies are receiving immense emphasis from investors, environmentalists, governments and major corporations. A wide...

Many islands currently rely on heavy fuel oil as their primary energy source. As the issue of pollution and climate change became a reality, many countries, including island nations, began looking to reduce their carbon emissions by launching programs...

Supercritical fluids have been utilized for numerous scientific advancements and industrial innovations. As the concern for environmental sustainability grows, these fluids have been increasingly used for energy efficiency purposes. Advanced Applications...

Diante das mudanças climáticas e da necessidade urgente de transição para práticas sustentáveis, o papel das energias renováveis nunca foi tão crítico. A boa notícia é que você tem o poder de fazer parte dessa jornada transformadora. Bem-vindo ao...

Hybrid cars, and indeed, all electric vehicles are playing a rôle in the salvation of the planet's eco-system. At least, in respect to the world supporting human life. However, hybrid cars will one day be replaced by vehicles that use no irreplaceable...

In the face of climate change and the urgent need to transition towards sustainable practices, the rôle of renewable energy has never been more critical. The good news is, you have the power to be a part of this transformative journey. Welcome to...

This publication promotes the use of distributed renewable energy systems and presents lessons learned from the Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic Mini-Grid Project in Cobrador Island, Philippines.Affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all that...

This report proposes a new independent regulatory body for Indonesia's electricity sector, in particular for investment planning, procurement, tariff setting, and electrification.A situational analysis and review of stakeholder opinions strongly...

This publication highlights how ADB and Bhutan are working together to achieve more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient growth.Bhutan has made extraordinary progress in building its economy while preserving a vibrant cultural identity and pristine...

This publication identifies bottlenecks to regional power trading in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and proposes solutions to overcome them.The six GMS countries are striving to ensure an adequate, reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy supply...

The usage of air flow to rotate wind turbines and thereby turn electric generators is known as wind energy. It is a variable source of energy since there is considerable fluctuation in the amount of power generated over short time scales. Thus, it is...

Any plant or animal material that can be used as a fuel for the production of heat and electricity is known as biomass. Some common examples of biomass are wood, energy crops, farm waste, etc. The main components of any biomass are carbohydrates, lipids,...

Energía solar autónoma es una guía de bolsillo y una referencia rápida para cualquier persona que busque construir un sistema de energía eléctrica.Este es el primer libro que se enfoca en:Energía solar...

Green Electronics are designed and manufactured with an aim for low consumption of power and improving quality of environment by using environment-friendly components and sources for power production. Some of the significant topics for research in this...

Biofuels are fuels extracted or produced through biological processes or other anaerobic methods of fuel production. They are renewable sources of energy. Some common biofuels include bioethanol, biodiesel, biogas, etc. One of the many prominent...

This book is considered the first to describe sensor-oriented energy harvesting issues. Its content is derived from the author's research on the development of a truly self-autonomous and sustainable energy harvesting wireless sensor network (EH-WSN)...

The world is on the verge of an unprecedented increase in the production and use of biofuels for transport. The combination of rising oil prices, issues of security, climate instability and pollution, deepening poverty in rural and agricultural areas,...

The rapid increase of cloud computing, high performance computing (HPC) and the vast growth in Internet and Social Media use have aroused the interest in energy consumption and the carbon footprint of Data Centres. Data Centres primarily contain...

Akademische Arbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich VWL - Umweltökonomie, Note: 2,0, Universität zu Köln, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Potenzial der Wind- und Solarenergie ist groß, allerdings stellt sich die Frage, welcher Mix und welche Konzepte...

The exaggerated attack on power station emissions is flawed. Electricity generation constitutes about twenty per cent of global emissions. Nevertheless, the world should stop generating electricity from fossil fuels and find a cleaner solution. In the...

This proceedings contains peer-reviewed papers from International Conference on Renewable and Clean Energy 2024 which was held in Tokyo, Japan, Feb 24-26, 2024 (contributions from various authors from all sectors of academia and industries), exploring...

Energy, Electrical and Power Engineering are dynamic fields that are undergoing rapid change and innovation. This volume encompasses the cutting-edge research and advances in the field of electrical and power engineering, covering a diverse range of...

This book presents peer-reviewed papers of the 2023 9th International Conference on Environment and Renewable Energy (ICERE 2023), which was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, during February 24-26, 2023, in hybrid mode (both online and in-person). The conference...

This book contains the proceedings of the 14th KES International Conference on Sustainability and Energy in Buildings 2021 (SEB2022) held in Split, Croatia, during September 14-16, 2022, organized by KES International. SEB22 invited contributions on a...

This book contains peer-reviewed papers from International Conference on Renewable and Clean Energy 2022 (contributions from various authors from all sectors of academia and industries), exploring cutting-edge solutions and best practices for renewable...

This book presents the select proceedings the 2nd International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies (ICMET 2021). The broad range of topics and issues covered are bulk deformation processes and sheet metal forming, composites, ceramics, and...

This book presents the select proceedings of 5th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering (ICOME 2021). It discusses the recent challenges and trends in renewable energy in Asia. Various topics covered include electrical energy, new and...

This edited book covers all the existing possibilities of using food waste as a potential, alternative and 'ready to use', feed stock for biofuels production. Moreover, it also presents all the sustainable and economically feasible biofuels option with...

This book presents select proceedings of the National Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment (NCRESE 2020) and examines a range of reliable energy-efficient harvesting technologies, their applications and utilization of available...

This book comprises select proceedings of the 46th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power (FMFP 2019). The contents of this book focus on aerodynamics and flow control, computational fluid dynamics, fluid structure interaction, noise and...

This book presents selected articles from the Algerian Symposium on Renewable Energy and Materials (ASREM-2020) held at Médéa, Algeria. It highlights the latest advances in the field of green energies and material technology with specific...

This book discusses about the new techniques of power generation control of oscillating water column (OWC) using airflow control and maximum power point tracking of OWC using rotational speed control. OWCs harness energy from the oscillation of the...

This book highlights the present scenario of energy demand and power generation technologies in tropical countries. The tropics are well known to receive direct sunlight. Furthermore, different than four-season countries, tropical countries have a...

This book is a collection of best selected high-quality research papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Energy Management (ICAEM 2019) organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, Jodhpur Institute of Engineering &...

This book presents best selected papers presented at the International Conference on Advances in Energy Technology (ICAET 2020) organized by Gandhi Institute for Education and Technology (GIET), Bhubaneswar, India, during 17-18 January 2020. The...

This book comprises select proceedings of the international conference ETAEERE 2020, and primarily focuses on renewable energy resources and smart grid technologies. The book provides valuable information on the technology and design of power grid...

This book examines a broad range of advances in hydrogen energy and alternative fuel developments and their role in the energy transition. The respective contributions were presented at the International Symposium on Sustainable Hydrogen, held in...

This book comprises state-of-the-art advances in energy, combustion, power, propulsion, environment, focusing on the production and utilization of fossil fuels, alternative fuels and biofuels. It is written by internationally renowned experts who provide...

This book highlights peer reviewed articles from the 1st International Conference on Renewable Energy and Energy Conversion, ICREEC 2019, held at Oran in Algeria. It presents recent advances, brings together researchers and professionals in the area and...

This book comprises the select peer-reviewed proceedings of the National Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment (NCRESE) 2019. The book brings together the latest developments in harvesting, storing and optimizing alternate and...