Renewable Energy Books

Small Scale Power Generation Handbook: Towards Distributed Energy Systems is a technological assessment of small-scale power in one reference, covering various technologies that can be applied to construct small power generation, each with their unique characteristics of operation, maintenance, control and integration within the grid. Addressing how conventional generation can be jointly and ...

By Elsevier B.V

The idea of utilizing biomass as renewable energy source is appealing due to its accessibility, cheapness and ecological friendliness. Briquette is an alternative source of fuel to firewood and charcoal which can avoid some environmental problems that can be generated from their use. Briquettes were produced from watermelon peels with cassava starch and gum Arabic as binders, the two binders were ...

By The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management

The next few decades will see a profound energy transformation throughout the world. By the end of the century (and perhaps sooner), we will shift from fossil fuel dependence to rely primarily on renewable sources like solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal power. Driven by the need to avert catastrophic climate change and by the depletion of easily accessible oil, coal, and natural gas, this ...

By Island Press

This book integrates economic, social, environmental, policy and engineering issues related to renewable energy. It covers fundamentals, including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating, cooling and lighting; collected and concentrated and converted ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

The energy transition is here. As fossil fuel resources shrink, as air pollution worsens, and as concerns about climate instability cast a shadow over the future of coal, oil, and natural gas, a new world energy economy is emerging. The old economy, fueled largely by coal and oil, is being replaced with one powered by solar and wind ...

By Earth Policy Institute

All energy sources affect the environment in which we live. While fossil fuels may essentially do more harm, renewable energy sources can also pose a threat to the environment. Allowing for the various renewable energy sources: solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal, Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy examines the environmental effects of all available renewable or alternative ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

In a world where big differences in regional energy prices impact competitiveness, who are the potential winners and losers? Huge volumes of oil are needed to meet growing demand and offset declines in existing fields. Where will it all come from? What could trigger a rapid convergence in natural gas prices between Asia, Europe and North America, and how would it affect energy markets? Is the ...

By International Energy Agency

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

Together these 4 volumes provide 670 standards, including specifications and test methods for fuels, oils, lubricants, and solvents. They feature standards for the development and use of alternative diesel fuels and diesel fuel blend components, including biodiesel, one of the most successful new blend components.These volumes also feature standard procedures for evaluating the properties of ...

By ASTM International

Together these 4 volumes provide 670 standards, including specifications and test methods for fuels, oils, lubricants, and solvents. They feature standards for the development and use of alternative diesel fuels and diesel fuel blend components, including biodiesel, one of the most successful new blend components.These volumes also feature standard procedures for evaluating the properties of ...

By ASTM International

Solar photovoltaics is one of the most promising renewable energy technologies, producing electricity on site directly from the solar radiation without harming the environment and depletion of materials. The Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal (BIPVT) system is a technology which merges PV and thermal systems, simultaneously providing both electric and thermal energy. Through this ...

By Royal Society of Chemistry

Focusing on geothermal energy systems, this unique work in the recently developed CRC series, Energy and the Environment looks at the background, theory, power generation, applications, strengths and weaknesses, and practical techniques for implementing geothermal energy projects. Like the rest of the series, it stresses the links between acquisition and consumption and the environment. The ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

This text introduces fundamental principles and practical applications of biomass-to-renewable energy processes. The biological processes discussed include anaerobic digestion of waste materials for biogas and hydrogen production, bioethanol and biobutanol production from starch and cellulose, and biodiesel production from plant oils. The thermal processes addressed include gasification and ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

As a result of resurgent interest in renewable energy systems, the application of nanotechnology to photovoltaics has seen major advances in recent years. This book describes such efforts with an emphasis on practical demonstrations and discussions of the associated technical challenges. Each chapter offers a brief review of the nanostructure class considered, key applications beyond ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

Drawing on the authors’ extensive research and project implementation around the globe, Solar Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment covers solar energy resources, thermal and photovoltaic systems, and the economics involved in using solar energy. It provides background theory on solar energy as well as useful technical information for implementing solar energy applications. The book ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

Report on energy as of one of the most important issues of the twenty-first century. It discuses how countries deal with the composition of their energy portfolio, consistent with the endowment of energy resources, technologies and social, economical and environmental impacts, like CO2 emissions. In detail, the diversification of energy sources is treated. The role of non-carbon emitting sources ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

Due to the mounting demand for energy and increasing population of the world, switching from nonrenewable fossil fuels to other energy sources is not an option—it is a necessity. Focusing on a cost-effective option for the generation of electricity, Wind Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment covers all facets of wind energy and wind turbines. The book begins by outlining the history of ...

By CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group

Together these 4 volumes provide 670 standards, including specifications and test methods for fuels, oils, lubricants, and solvents. They feature standards for the development and use of alternative diesel fuels and diesel fuel blend components, including biodiesel, one of the most successful new blend components.These volumes also feature standard procedures for evaluating the properties of ...

By ASTM International

Together these 4 volumes provide 670 standards, including specifications and test methods for fuels, oils, lubricants, and solvents. They feature standards for the development and use of alternative diesel fuels and diesel fuel blend components, including biodiesel, one of the most successful new blend components.These volumes also feature standard procedures for evaluating the properties of ...

By ASTM International

Together these 4 volumes provide 670 standards, including specifications and test methods for fuels, oils, lubricants, and solvents. They feature standards for the development and use of alternative diesel fuels and diesel fuel blend components, including biodiesel, one of the most successful new blend components.These volumes also feature standard procedures for evaluating the properties of ...

By ASTM International