Alternative & Renewable

This second volume of the Handbook of Biodiesel and Petrodiesel Fuels presents a representative sample of the population papers in the field of feedstock-specific biodiesel fuels.The research on feedstocks for biodiesel fuels has first focused on the...

As the demand for energy harvesting and storage devices grows, this book will be valuable for researchers to learn about the most current achievements in this sector.Sustainable development systems are centered on three pillars: economic development,...

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Introduction to Solar Photovoltaics, Site Assessment, System...

1. Analyses the connection between sustainable energy development and transition towards carbon neutral society. 2. Compares and discusses advanced multi-criteria decision making tools to support sustainable energy options. 3. Develops new frameworks of...

Presenting latest research on renewable energy in relation to urbanization, industrialization, and the environment. Provides in depth discussion on modeling and simulation using latest techniques. Technical exposure for the readers on advanced materials...

The book investigates various MPPT algorithms, and the optimization of solar energy using machine learning and deep learning. It will serve as an ideal reference text for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and academic researchers in diverse...

The sun radiates a tremendous amount of energy, called solar energy or solar radiation, which is the main natural source of energy on the Earth, by far. Because solar radiation is the almost unique supplier of energy to the Earth, it has a primary...

This book presents the principle of operation, materials used and possible applications of third generation solar cells that are under investigation and have been not commercialized on a large scale yet. The third generation photovoltaic devices include...

A thorough and authoritative discussion of how to use fault analysis to prevent grid failures In Fault Analysis and its Impact on Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems Performance, a team of distinguished engineers delivers an insightful and concise...

Transportation Electrification Dive deep into the latest breakthroughs in electrified modes of transport In Transportation Electrification, an accomplished team of researchers and industry experts delivers a unique synthesis of detailed analyses of...

Solar energy has found its widespread use in direct conversion into electricity either by photovoltaic conversion or through thermal energy, reduction in post-harvest losses, and crop drying. Solar Drying Systems analyzes the fundamentals, principles and...

The book is a seminal contribution from a leading futurist who, over the past three decades, has explored each of the most disruptive forces shaping our world today, including emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, venture investments, and industrial...

The time for modern biomass has come. It has long been overshadowed by other, more widely-publicized renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar and hydro, and still retains an outmoded image in comparison to its apparently more attractive cousins...

Piezoelectric energy is a renewable alternative energy source that operates on a smaller scale than renewable energy generation plants which generate Mega-Giga Watts of power. Its potential to "eliminate" contemporary batteries, which are classified as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783030794033Author Wolfgang OsterhageFormat HardbackPage Count 180Imprint SpringerPublisher SpringerWeight(grams) 155g

This is the final volume of a 3-volume history of solar power generating systems covering the approximately 50 years of research and development surrounding the energy crisis of 1973. Volume 1 focused on solar-thermal systems and the second volume on...

The Sun, Energy, and Climate Change conveys one central idea - that we can utilize energy without continuing to harm the planet by increasing our reliance on energy from the sun. This accessible guide stresses the sun's importance as our ultimate energy...

Batteries of various types are of vital importance for storing intermittent renewable energy for stationary and mobile applications. Managing the batteries and maintaining their performance requires knowledge of key parameters such as charge, power...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641724142Author Josh OlsonFormat HardbackPage Count 245Imprint Larsen and Keller EducationPublisher Larsen and Keller EducationWeight(grams) 644g

Solar power is playing a key role in staving off climate change, and the share in power systems is rising. This increases the importance of power electronic converters for electricity grid equipment. The devices must be working with safety and stability...

Computational Fluid Dynamics Applied to Waste-to-Energy Processes: A Hands-On Approach provides the key knowledge needed to perform CFD simulations using powerful commercial software tools. The book focuses on fluid mechanics, heat transfer and chemical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641162494Author Alice WheelerFormat HardbackPage Count 221Imprint Callisto ReferencePublisher Callisto ReferenceWeight(grams) 748g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786308818Author El HamiFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint ISTE LtdPublisher ISTE LtdWeight(grams) 558g

This book is developed from very basic electrical engineering concepts and builds them step-by-step to the final concept of power flow control in complex transmission systems. Chapter 1 explains the origin of modern power flow controllers and its...

Wind energy is often framed as a factor in rural economic development, an element of the emerging "green economy" destined to upset the dominant greenhouse- gas-emitting energy industry and deliver conscious capitalism to host communities. The bulk of...

Urban systems now house about half of the world's population, but determine some three quarters of the global economy and its associated energy use and resulting environmental impacts. The twenty-first century will be increasingly urban. Sustainable...

This book examines the key technologies being deployed in an effort to tap the potential presented by world's deserts for siting large-scale solar power applications, and surveys the feasibility of such projects given the remoteness and the hostility of...

The global demand for clean, renewable energy has rapidly expanded in recent years and will likely continue to escalate in the decades to come. Wind and solar energy systems often require large quantities of land and airspace, so their growing presence...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641724135Author Josh OlsonFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint Larsen and Keller EducationPublisher Larsen and Keller EducationWeight(grams)...

POWER SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL An invaluable resource for addressing the myriad critical technical engineering considerations in modern electric power system design and operation Power System Monitoring and Control (PSMC) is becoming increasingly...

This book focuses on the rapidly maturing solar photovoltaic (PV) industry, which is achieving an ever-increasing share of U.S. and global power production. There is a growing need for all stakeholders - owners, maintenance technicians, utilities, and...

NABCEP sets the standard for solar certifications in the United States and Canada. The NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification shows customers, friends and employers that you are knowledgeable and qualified to sell solar systems. If someone is selling...

Energy from wave and tidal power is a key component of current policies for renewable sources of energy. This book provides the first comprehensive exploration of legal, economic, and social issues related to the emerging ocean energy industry, in...

A feed-in tariff is a renewable energy law that obliges energy suppliers to buy electricity produced from renewable resources at a fixed price, usually over a fixed period - even from householders. These legal guarantees ensure investment security, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641162807Author David McCartneyFormat HardbackPage Count 249Imprint Callisto ReferencePublisher Callisto ReferenceWeight(grams) 807gDimensions(mm) 276mm...

This book provides a practical and comprehensive analysis of control systems for boilers and HRSGs (heat-recovery steam generators) in a variety of applications from waste-to-energy plants through to combined-cycle gas-turbine power stations (CCGTs). ...

Business Models for Renewable Energy in the Built Environment provides insight to policy makers and market actors as to the ways that new and innovative business models (and/or policy measures) can stimulate the deployment of renewable energy...

Simulation of Power System with Renewables provides details on the modelling and efficient implementation of MATLAB, particularly with a renewable energy driven power system. The book presents a step-by-step approach to modelling implementation,...

The greatest challenge of our time is to build a world based on the sustainable use of renewable power. Our massive dependence on fossil fuels has upset the very climatic system that made human evolution possible. The global economy and its financial...

'offers knowledge and inspiration to promote renewable energy in developing and industrialized countries' Klaus Toepfer, Executive Director of UNEP From technology to financing issues, Renewable Energy offers a comprehensive and authoritative review of...