Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology

This edited volume on "e;Recent Advances in Renewable Energy"e; presents a selection of refereed papers presented at the 1st International Conference on Electrical Systems and Automation.

This book describes results of research conducted with the goal of providing a framework, selected tools, and guidelines to significantly reduce energy use (by more than 50%) in government and public buildings.

The catchment area of the Mekong River and its tributaries extends from China, through Burma/Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and to Vietnam.

This book offers an engaging introduction to green hydrogen and its role in changing the global energy landscape.

Interest in anaerobic digestion (AD), the process of energy production through the production of biogas, has increased rapidly in recent years.

Every day throughout Britain, by road, by rail and by sea, there are large numbers of routine movements of radioactive cargo.

This book offers a complete introduction for novices to understand key concepts of biocatalysis and how to produce in-house enzymes that can be used for low-cost biofuels production.

Thermodynamic Analysis and Optimization of Geothermal Power Plants guides researchers and engineers on the analysis and optimization of geothermal power plants through conventional and innovative methods.

This book introduces several simple analytical approaches to aid the seamless integration of renewable distributed generation.

This book is the result of recent research that deals with the built environment and innovative materials, carried out by specialists working in universities and centers of research in different professional fields - architecture, engineering, physics - and in an area that that spans from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf, and from South Eastern Europe to the Middle East.

This book aims to be the preeminent university chemistry textbook for environmental engineers.

This book provides readers with a basic understanding of the concepts and methodologies of sustainable aviation.

Delivering Low-Carbon Biofuels with Bioproduct Recovery: An Integrated Approach to Commercializing Bioelectrochemical Systems explores current pathways to produce both the bioenergy from bioelectroactive fuel cells (BEFC) and their valuable byproducts using bioelectrochemical systems (BES) approaches.

Machinery and Energy Systems for the Hydrogen Economy covers all major machinery and heat engine types, designs and requirements for the hydrogen economy, from production through storage, distribution and consumption.

Advanced Nanomaterials and Their Applications in Renewable Energy, Second Edition presents timely topics related to nanomaterials' feasible synthesis and characterization and their application in the energy fields.

PV and the NEC presents a straightforward explanation of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in everyday language.

The main objectives of the Ccmnunity's energy policy consist of securing a sufficient energy supply for the present and future demand of its Member States and in reducing the Community's dependence on imported energy through the more rational use of energy and a broader diversifi- cation of supply.

Miscanthus is a promising non-food crop yielding high quality lignocellulosic material which can be used in a number of ways, including energy and fibre production, thatching, and industrial use.

Is wind power the answer to our energy supply problems?

Fossil fuels are widely used for electricity generation and heating, creating greenhouse gas emissions and other toxic pollutants, which should be minimised according to the most recent environmental legislation.

No manufacturer can afford to ignore the pressing environmental issues of today.

This book is designed to demonstrate the need for thermoelectric energy materials including non-conventional materials for heating and cooling applications in thermoelectric energy-efficient devices.

This book is a collection of research findings presented at 2023 2nd International Joint Conference on Frontiers of Energy and Environmental Engineering (CFEEE 2023), held in Sanya, China on September 1-3, 2023.

Building on insights from ecological economics and philosophy of technology, this book offers a novel, interdisciplinary approach to understand the contradictory nature of Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.

With the widespread adoption of photovoltaic (PV) systems across the world, many researchers, industry players, and regulators have been exploring the use of reactive power from PV to support the grid.

Compiling knowledge gained through more than 50 years of experience in environmental engineering technology, this book illustrates the application of fundamental concepts in microbiology to provide a sound basis for the design and operation of various biological systems used in solving environmental challenges in the air, water, and soil.

The rapid and sustained economic growth of the past two decades has led to marked increases in energy demand in the region and developing Asia will continue to lead the energy demand growth.

Companies across the world, for a variety of reasons, are committing to incorporating social responsibility into their business models and finding that their profits are growing and their long-term sustainability is enhanced-building "e;humanity"e; into their business models as the driver of economic, environmental, and social sustainability.

Energy Capitol explores the waning of regulatory politics surrounding large-scale energy systems in the United States at the turn of the millennium.

This book identifies the challenges, solutions, and opportunities offered by smart energy grids (SEGs) with regard to the storage and regulation of diversified energy sources such as photovoltaic, wind, and ocean energy.

Underground thermal energy storage (UTES) provide us with a flexible tool to combat global warming through conserving energy while utilizing natural renewable energy resources.

This book provides a comprehensive study of the modeling, analysis, and control of wind farms and solar power stations.

Semiconductors and Semimetals has distinguished itself through the careful selection of well-known authors, editors, and contributors.

The world of development thinkers and practitioners is abuzz with a new lexicon: the idea of "e;the nexus"e; between water, food, and energy which is intuitively compelling.

Through different applications, electricity provides the energy required for light, heat, comfort, and mechanical work.

This compilation provides guidelines that facilitate the successful planning and operation of water reuse projects.

The Science of Electric Vehicles: Concepts and Applications presents the basic electrical principles, physics, chemistry, use of rare earth elements (REEs), batteries, charging, and operation of motor controllers of EVs.

This book deals with the combustion and exhaust emissions of gas engines fueled with green biogas.

This book endeavors to critically assess and analyze the latent energy potential inherent within waste materials, thereby reframing the conventional perception of garbage from being solely a detrimental source of environmental pollution to being recognized as a viable and sustainable energy source.

Space Power Systems covers systems based on the three primary sources of energy of practical value, namely, solar, nuclear, and chemical sources.

Written by a group of top scientists and engineers in academic and industrial R&D, Lithium-Ion Batteries: Advanced Materials and Technologies gives a clear picture of the current status of these highly efficient batteries.

This book investigates the relationship between human rights and taxation, exploring how human rights have been impeded or enhanced through tax laws and policies, and what this means for sustainable development in the Global South.

The long-held tenets of the energy sector are being rewritten in the twenty-first century.

This book will be a collection of the papers presented in the 2021 International Joint Conference on Energy, Electrical and Power Engineering (CoEEPE'21) , covering new and renewable energy, electrical and power engineering.

Advances in Energy, Environment and Chemical Engineering collects papers resulting from the conference on Energy, Environment and Chemical Engineering (AEECE 2022), Dali, China, 24-26 June, 2022.

This book brings to light a diverse range of innovative architectural design studio methodologies formulated to educate future graduates to combat the climate crisis through carbon neutral design.