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Books in Renewable energy and alternative technologies

Showcasing solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and emerging energy solutions, this collection supports researchers, engineers, and policymakers driving the transition to cleaner energy. Featuring innovative technologies, system integration, and policy frameworks, these resources facilitate sustainable energy deployment, addressing climate change and energy security with practical, real-world insights and case studies.

  • Structural Health Monitoring for Assessment and Lifetime Extension of Wind Farms

    • 1st Edition
    • Abdollah Malekjafarian + 4 more
    • English
    Structural Health Monitoring for Assessment and Lifetime Extension of Wind Farms provides, for the first time, a comprehensive guide to recent efforts on the extension of lifetime of wind turbines, including reliability and safety assessment methods, recent condition assessment methods, estimates of remaining useful life, and standardization. While making accurate and reliable decisions on lifetime extension of wind farms is becoming an important issue in the wind energy sector, there are limited resources on this topic. Lifetime extension requires an accurate assessment of the turbine’s current condition and an estimation of the so-called remaining useful lifetime. In this context, the digitalization of the turbine system components plays a critical role in ensuring this goal, as it provides the means for monitoring of structural integrity based on data collected by vibration-based sensing systems and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition). These methods can be used to detect potential defects in wind turbine components such as cracks, delamination etc. at early stages. The book is organized into four themes, covering numerical modelling and digital twinning, structural health monitoring methods, fatigue life evaluation of turbine components, and decision-making for life extension. This latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series is of interest to researchers, academics, graduate students, and industry professionals working in the broad field of wind energy, from research to operations, and with an interest in structural health monitoring and the lifetime extension of wind power production infrastructure.

  • Geothermal Well Construction

    Principles and Practical Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hani Ibrahim
    • English
    Geothermal Well Construction: Principles and Practical Applications is a comprehensive guide dedicated to harnessing the Earth’s subterranean heat. This book presents well-construction solutions and provides a framework for applying technologies and methodologies that reduce construction costs and enhance clean energy generation.The book progresses from the origins and extraction of geothermal energy, including hydrothermal, Enhanced Geothermal Systems, and Advanced Geothermal Systems, to tool evolution and well design. It covers geological requirements, risk analysis, corrosion and material selection, cementing, drilling fluids, high-temperature operations, tool selection, wellheads, casing, drilling techniques, measurement equipment, and environmental considerations.Geoth... Well Construction brings approaches, tools, methodologies, and practical applications together in one resource for industry professionals, energy engineers, researchers, and students. It provides the knowledge needed to address geothermal well-construction challenges while supporting cost-effective and sustainable geothermal energy development.

  • Innovations in Nanocomposites for Advanced Energy Storage and Conversion

    • 1st Edition
    • Raghvendra Kumar Mishra + 2 more
    • English
    Innovations in Nanocomposites for Advanced Energy Storage and Conversion delves into the transformative role nanocomposites play in modern energy technologies. By blending foundational insights with contemporary advancements, this book provides researchers, students, academics, and professionals with the knowledge to harness nanocomposites for significant progress in energy storage and conversion. Addressing topics from basic principles to cutting-edge synthesis methods and applications, the book emphasizes nanocomposites' extraordinary potential in developing cleaner and more efficient energy solutions. The book offers a multifaceted exploration of nanocomposites, covering fundamental principles, advanced synthesis techniques, characterization methods, and various applications.Through both theoretical and practical examples, readers will understand how nanocomposites can revolutionize energy storage systems and contribute to sustainable energy advancements.

  • Biotechnology Processes in Bioenergy

    Advances and Applications for Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts
    • 1st Edition
    • Muhammad Bilal + 1 more
    • English
    Biotechnology Processes in Bioenergy: Advances and Applications for Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts is a timely and comprehensive resource that addresses the pressing need for sustainable and environmentally friendly production of biofuels and bioproducts. This book delves into the challenges of efficiently utilizing renewable lignocellulosic resources, such as agricultural and forestry waste residues, for the industrial-scale production of advanced biofuels and high-value biochemical products. It highlights the difficulties of pre-treating lignocellulosic agricultural residues and presents options for the development of environmentally friendly and mild biomass pretreatment methods. The book's contents, divided into four parts, provide an in-depth exploration of the potential conversion of lignocellulose biomasses into high-value biofuels and bioproducts. It discusses the use of safer and environmentally friendly biotechnologies, including enzymatic, deep eutectic solvent (DES), ionic liquids (ILs), and potential microbial species deployment. The book also covers complex reactions and pathways in downstream conversion, and the challenges of selectively producing the desired products. A particular focus is given to the use of an immobilized ligninolytic enzymes-based robust biotechnological approach to sustainable lignocellulose biotransformation into advanced biofuels.Biotechnolo... Processes in Bioenergy: Advances and Applications for Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts is an indispensable resource for researchers, engineers, and students involved in the production of biofuels and bioproducts and will also be of interest to environmental scientists and chemists involved in environmental remediation and pollution management.

  • Metal Oxide–Chalcogenide Hybrids for Photoelectrochemical and Photoelectrolytic Solar Cells

    • 1st Edition
    • Sutripto Majumder + 3 more
    • English
    Metal Oxide–Chalcogenide Hybrids for Photoelectrochemical and Photoelectrolytic Solar Cells provides detailed and comprehensive descriptions of the fundamentals, synthesis, characterization, and designs of metal oxides–chalcogenide materials for photoelectrochemical and photoelectrolytic applications.Due to their unusual features such as planar morphology, catalytic edge effects, and variable bandgap energies, 2D metal oxides and chalcogenides are prime candidates for development in the process of photoelectrochemical water splitting. The incorporation of 2D materials has several benefits, including broadening the wavelength range over which the material absorbs visible light; improving charge carrier separation due to the formation of a favorable interface; dramatically increasing photocurrent; and increasing the stability of metal oxide photoelectrodes.The book is suitable for scientists, engineers, and researchers working in the areas of materials science, nanoscience, and nanotechnology.

  • Energy Storage and New Energy Carriers for Energy Transitions

    Applications and Future Prospects
    • 1st Edition
    • Hirushie Karunathilake + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Storage and New Energy Carriers for Energy Transitions: Applications and Future Prospects provides an in-depth look at various forms of energy storage - mechanical, chemical, electrochemical, electrical, and thermal - and the materials used to enhance their efficiency and performance. The book presents fundamental concepts related to energy storage and energy carriers, highlights applications in modern energy systems, and explores current and future prospects. Divided into two parts, the first part covers fundamentals, including the role of energy storage and new energy carriers in modern energy systems, an overview of energy storage technologies, materials, and the economics of energy markets. The second part delves into applications, discussing topics like hydrogen as a storage medium, thermal energy storage in renewable energy facilities, and the use of artificial intelligence in energy storage advancements. Whether you're a researcher or practitioner looking for a comprehensive source of information or someone studying energy and its related fields, this book is sure to be a valuable resource.Energy Storage and New Energy Carriers for Energy Transitions: Applications and Future Prospects provides an in-depth look at various forms of energy storage - mechanical, chemical, electrochemical, electrical, and thermal - and the materials used to enhance their efficiency and performance. The book presents fundamental concepts related to energy storage and energy carriers, highlights applications in modern energy systems, and explores current and future prospects. Divided into two parts, the first part covers fundamentals, including the role of energy storage and new energy carriers in modern energy systems, an overview of energy storage technologies, materials, and the economics of energy markets. The second part delves into applications, discussing topics like hydrogen as a storage medium, thermal energy storage in renewable energy facilities, and the use of artificial intelligence in energy storage advancements. Whether you're a researcher or practitioner looking for a comprehensive source of information or someone studying energy and its related fields, this book is sure to be a valuable resource.

  • Metal Oxide-Based Fuel Cells

    Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Applications in Solid Oxide Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Martin Motola
    • English
    Metal Oxide-Based Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Fabrication, and Applications in Solid Oxide Systems covers the fundamental electrochemistry, materials science, and engineering principles to examine metal oxide-based fuel cells. It systematically explores material properties, fabrication techniques, and performance optimization, balancing theoretical insights with practical applications. Emphasizing both established and emerging technologies, the book integrates recent research developments, real-world case studies, and comparative analyses to provide a comprehensive understanding of metal oxide-based fuel cell efficiency, durability, and sustainability.

  • Nanofluid for Sustainable Heat Transfer and Energy Systems

    Energy Efficiency, Thermal Management, and Environmental Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Satya Ranjan Mishra + 3 more
    • English
    Nanofluid for Sustainable Heat Transfer and Energy Systems: Energy Efficiency, Thermal Management, and Environmental Sustainability explores cutting-edge developments in nanofluid technology, emphasizing sustainable, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient solutions for modern industrial applications. This volume consolidates key scientific contributions, synthesis techniques, and characterization methods addressing the challenges facing traditional nanofluids, examining thermophysical properties, stability, and rheological behavior through experimental and numerical investigation.This reference spans nanofluid fundamentals, thermophysical properties, and heat transfer mechanisms — convective, conductive, radiative, and phase-change. It addresses materials degradation and fouling, alongside applications in solar thermal systems and solar stills. Further chapters present modeling techniques such as hydromagnetic flow prediction, and machine learning-based optimization, supported by techno-economic and scalability assessments bridging laboratory research and industrial adoption.This book is an essential resource for scientists, engineers, researchers, and students in thermal sciences, renewable energy, materials science, and environmental engineering. It offers valuable insight for professionals developing greener heat transfer fluids, and for policymakers and industry leaders pursuing environmentally responsible thermal management, supporting innovation in sustainable, low-carbon energy technologies.

  • Epsilon to Omega

    The Frontiers of Clean Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Siddharth Misra
    • English
    Epsilon to Omega: The Frontiers of Clean Energy explores the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its pivotal role in revolutionizing the energy sector towards sustainable development. By delving into the convergence of AI, energy, and decarbonization, the book presents a diverse range of innovative ideas and million-dollar concepts to address pressing global energy challenges. Through comprehensive case studies, readers are offered in-depth technical insights and future implications, empowering entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, and policymakers to drive transformative change in the field. The book's detailed exploration unfolds across seven chapters, each delving into a distinct aspect of the AI-driven energy revolution. From the emergence of smart machines and AI engineers of tomorrow to trailblazing advancements in AI-powered science and machine intelligence fueling the infinite-energy future, readers are guided through a journey of cutting-edge technologies and applications. The chapters explore intelligent agents paving the way to a zero-carbon planet, going beyond zero to the frontiers of carbon negativity, and unleashing the potential of a sustainable energy future, offering a comprehensive overview of the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of energy.

  • Thermal Energy Storage for Industrial Decarbonization

    • 1st Edition
    • Wolf-Dieter Steinmann
    • English
    Thermal Energy Storage for Industrial Decarbonization explores the critical role of thermal storage technologies in reducing industrial carbon emissions. This reference addresses the pressing need for sustainable solutions in industrial heat management, emphasizing decarbonization as essential to meeting global climate goals, and offers a detailed overview of thermal storage concepts, operational ranges, and innovative developments for researchers, engineers, and decision-makers in industrial energy systems.The content spans state-of-the-art technologies across three sections: thermal storage fundamentals, including steam accumulators, molten salt, solid-material, latent heat, and thermochemical systems; operation modes for heat, cold, and electric energy storage; and industrial applications such as process steam facilities, heat pump integration, waste heat transformation, and facility electrification.This book helps professionals evaluate suitable storage solutions tailored to specific boundary conditions, fostering more efficient, flexible, and environmentally responsible industrial processes. It bridges technological advancement with real-world application, serving as a vital resource for advancing decarbonization strategies, promoting cleaner energy use, and supporting the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, and 13.

  • AI-Driven Microbial Fuel Cells

    Sustainable Energy Recovery and Wastewater Treatment Optimization
    • 1st Edition
    • Mostafa Ghasemi
    • English
    AI-Driven Microbial Fuel Cells: Sustainable Energy Recovery and Wastewater Treatment Optimization explores the emerging field of microbial fuel cells (MFCs) and their role in sustainable energy generation and wastewater management. This reference addresses the critical need for advanced, eco-friendly solutions to meet global energy demands while reducing carbon emissions. It combines foundational principles of bioelectrochemical systems with cutting-edge AI technologies, providing a multidisciplinary approach that enhances system efficiency, scalability, and practical deployment. The book’s comprehensive content spans from basic MFC science to innovative material engineering, data-driven design, and real-world case studies, ensuring applicability across research, engineering, and industry. The table of contents features chapters on MFC fundamentals, electrode and membrane engineering, hybrid systems, AI-enabled optimization, and industrial case studies. Each chapter includes protocols, datasets, modeling examples, and design guidelines, presented in a modular, self-contained format for ease of use and discoverability. This reference empowers researchers, engineers, and practitioners to harness AI and bioelectrochemical innovations, advancing low-carbon technologies aligned with SDGs 6, 7, 9, 12, and 13. Overall, it offers a vital resource for fostering the transition toward sustainable, circular bioenergy systems.

  • Nano-PCM Breakthroughs

    Unlocking Efficient Energy Storage and Conversion in Photovoltaic Thermal Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Md. Golam Kibria + 3 more
    • English
    Nano-PCM Breakthroughs: Unlocking Efficient Energy Storage and Conversion in Photovoltaic Thermal Systems examines the integration of hybrid nano-phase change materials (HNPCMs) into photovoltaic thermal (PVT) systems, addressing the challenge of efficient, scalable energy storage. It analyses how nanotechnology improves thermal energy storage and conversion, and how these materials enhance solar capture, thermal regulation, and conversion efficiency across diverse climates, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.Readers will gain insight into the fabrication, characterization, and application of hybrid nano-PCMs, alongside recent research developments, design considerations, and thermal management approaches that boost thermal conductivity, energy density, and system stability. The book also introduces innovative uses such as nano-PCM integration in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), supporting energy-efficient farming and climate resilience, and assesses the economic and environmental case for advanced thermal storage through cost analysis, sustainability indices, and lifecycle benefits.Designed for researchers, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers, it offers practical guidance, case studies, and performance assessments that support energy resilience, decarbonization, and wider climate goals.

  • AI-Enabled Intelligent Algal Systems: From Strain Design to Biorefinery Integration

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 12
    • English
    AI-Enabled Intelligent Algal Systems: From Strain Design to Biorefinery Integration series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters. Each chapter is written by an international board of authors.

  • Smart Photovoltaic Systems

    Volume 1: Advanced Control, Monitoring, and Grid Interfacing Technologies
    • 1st Edition
    • Yogendra Arya + 2 more
    • English
    Smart Photovoltaic Systems: Advanced Control, Monitoring, and Grid Interfacing Technologies consolidates recent innovations in solar photovoltaic systems and improved efficiency, looking across power electronics, intelligent control, and grid integration, with the goal of advancing both the theoretical and applied understandings of smart solar PV systems. The book explores emerging technologies, AI-based optimization strategies, hybrid architectures, and integrated storage solutions, supported by real-world case studies and simulations. In doing so, the book will contribute meaningfully to the design and deployment of high-performance, intelligent, and sustainable PV systems tailored to the demands of the modern energy landscape. This will be a useful resource for all those looking to understand the latest advances and to improve the efficiency of PV systems, including researchers, engineers, professionals, and students.

  • Advances in Thermofluids for Renewable Energy and Energy Management Applications

    Numerical and Experimental Investigations
    • 1st Edition
    • Zied Driss + 2 more
    • English
    Advances in Thermofluids for Renewable Energy and Energy Management Applications: Numerical and Experimental Investigations brings together the latest research into how fluid mechanics and related approaches can be applied in the context of renewable energy and energy management. With numerous practical examples and case studies, this book explores applications across areas such as geothermal heat pumps, solar chimney, solar stills, solar thermal technologies, heat transfer, hybrid fuels, and water heating. This is a useful resource for all those with an interest in thermofluids, fluid mechanics, and computational fluid dynamics, as applied to renewable energy systems and energy management, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, technicians, and other professional experts.

  • Metal Oxides in Batteries

    • 1st Edition
    • Feng Liang + 1 more
    • English
    Metal Oxides in Batteries addresses the development of high-performance electrode and electrolyte materials essential for next-generation energy storage devices. With increasing demand for efficient, stable, and sustainable batteries, this reference fills the need for a comprehensive analysis of metal oxides-based materials and their roles in various battery chemistries. The book covers fundamental and applied aspects of metal oxides, including insertion and conversion type anodes, cathodes, catalysts for metal–air batteries, and electrolytes for solid-state batteries. It also discusses doping, coating, three-dimensional structuring, and nanocrystallization strategies to optimize performance. This book will be of interest to materials scientists, inorganic chemists, electrochemists, and industry researchers working with the synthesis, design, and application of metal oxide materials for batteries.

  • Cyanobacterial Biofuel

    Sustainable and Green Energy from Blue-Green Algae
    • 1st Edition
    • Neelam Atri + 4 more
    • English
    Cyanobacterial Biofuel: Sustainable and Green Energy from Blue-Green Algae addresses the urgent global demand for sustainable and low-carbon energy alternatives by focusing on cyanobacteria as a third-generation biofuel feedstock. Cyanobacteria possess unique metabolic versatility, efficient carbon fixation, and adaptability to diverse cultivation environments, positioning them as highly promising systems for renewable fuel production. Despite rapid advances in research, knowledge remains fragmented across disciplines and scale levels, creating barriers to commercialization. This reference responds to the need for a consolidated, cyanobacteria-centri... resource bridging fundamental science with applied bioenergy solutions. The volume systematically covers the entire biofuel production pipeline. Chapters introduce biofuel fundamentals and cyanobacterial biology, followed by detailed treatments of strain diversity, cultivation systems, harvesting, contamination control, and scale-up strategies. Dedicated sections examine biochemical and thermochemical conversion routes for biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrogen, biomethane, and sustainable aviation fuels, alongside emerging applications such as microbial fuel cells and space-based life-support systems. Advanced topics include genetic and metabolic engineering, synthetic biology tools, machine learning-guided strain development, biorefinery integration, co-product valorization, and techno-economic and life-cycle assessments.Cyanobac... Biofuel: Sustainable and Green Energy from Blue-Green Algae serves as an authoritative guide for researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and advanced students engaged in bioenergy, industrial microbiology, and sustainability sciences. By combining experimental protocols, comparative analyses, case studies, and economic frameworks, the reference supports informed decision-making, reduces translational risk, and accelerates the transition of cyanobacterial biofuels from laboratory research to industrial-scale implementation.

  • Subsurface Hydrogen Storage and Generation

    Fundamentals, Modeling, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Esuru Rita Okoroafor + 3 more
    • English
    Subsurface Hydrogen Storage and Generation: Fundamentals, Modeling, and Applications explores the complexities of hydrogen storage and generation in subsurface environments, providing valuable insights into reservoir engineering aspects and numerical simulation techniques. The book progresses seamlessly from introducing fundamental concepts of hydrogen in energy storage and generation to exploring advanced topics such as hydrogen sources and conversion technologies. It delves into subsurface hydrogen storage options, including capacity estimation and storage system design, discusses hydrogen injection techniques, pressure build-up considerations, and production estimation in subsurface environments, addressing losses and providing site selection guidance.The book culminates in a thorough examination of geological hydrogen resource assessment, flow prediction models, and enhanced production techniques, offering a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen utilization in diverse settings. The comprehensive examination includes geological resource assessment and production techniques for diverse settings. This valuable text delivers critical content in a structured format featuring principles, methods, examples, and applications for better comprehension.

  • Biorefineries for Energy Transition

    Biofuel Production and Their Role in Fleet Electrification
    • 1st Edition
    • Julio C. Santos + 3 more
    • English
    Biorefineries for Energy Transition: Biofuel Production and Their Role in Fleet Electrification, the latest release in the Bioenergy series, offers a systematic approach to biofuel production, including liquid, gaseous, and solid biofuels, and covering first, second, third, and fourth generation biofuels. The book describes main concepts, processing, and the latest advances across each type of biofuel, also addressing sustainability from the perspective of economics, the environment, and social considerations. The final part of the book focuses on the role and implications of biofuels in transport, discussing aviation and shipping, fleet electrification, and hybrid engines.This latest volume will be of interest to researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers working in bioenergy, biorefinery, or biofuels.

  • Wind Turbine Wakes

    Physics, Modelling and Mitigation Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Xiaolei Yang
    • English
    Wind Turbine Wakes: Physics, Modelling and Mitigation Strategies offers a detailed introduction to wind turbine wake dynamics, computational models, and wake mitigation strategies, bridging the gap between research and industry by showcasing the latest developments in the field with insights and case studies. This book is structured in four parts, offering in-depth coverage of the science of wind turbine wakes, mid-fidelity and high-fidelity numerical models, engineering models, and wake mitigation strategies. While the book delves into theoretical aspects, it also emphasizes the practical applications of various computational models for wind turbine wakes. Step-by-step tutorials for setting up the case, selection of model parameters, and result analysis will be included in the book to enable readers to employ and test various models in their work. A volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series, this is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in wind turbine design and layout, wind farm development and optimization, wind resource assessment, and wind power plant operation, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, R&D, and industry practitioners.

  • Integration of Renewable Energy Technology, Economics, and Policy

    Pathways to a Sustainable Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • Paulo Rotella Junior + 1 more
    • English
    Integration of Renewable Energy Technology, Economics, and Policy: Pathways to a Sustainable Transition provides a practical framework to tackle the multifaceted challenges of the energy transition, bridging the gaps between different disciplines and between theory and practice, and enabling the reader to navigate the complexity of energy transition. The book begins by introducing the current situation, challenges, and opportunities relating to the energy transition, and then goes on to review in detail the various key renewable energy sources and technologies, with evaluation of technical and economic viability as well as environmental impact, and supported with examples and case studies. The second part of the book highlights innovative optimization methods, simulation techniques, and the use of artificial intelligence, before the third part provides in-depth coverage of policy and regulation, market structures and financing, and market mechanisms and regional integration. Finally, new opportunities and future directions are discussed, such as the integration of electric vehicles into energy systems and the growth of next-generation renewable energy technologies. This valuable resource is designed to serve a diverse audience involved in or interested in renewable energy projects or the energy transition, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, technicians, R&D, scientists, and policy makers.

  • Solar Steam Generation for Sustainable Seawater Desalination and Energy Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Ridha Djellabi + 2 more
    • English
    Solar Steam Generation for Sustainable Seawater Desalination and Energy Production highlights how innovative solar-driven technologies can be implemented across solar seawater desalination, water treatment, hydrogen (H2) production, electricity generation, and steam sterilization, offering practical frameworks, cost-benefit analysis, and global case studies. The book begins with two introductory chapters that explain conventional and sustainable seawater desalination, and of solar steam generation (SSG) systems. Subsequent chapters focus on key advances and applications, including photothermal materials, salt-rejecting SSG systems, heat management, generation of superheated steam, water treatment, and H2 production. This is an important resource for any reader looking to obtain a broad overview of SSG systems and applications, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, project managers, technicians, R&D, and other industry professionals.

  • Antimony Chalcogenide Photovoltaics

    Technologies and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Md. Shahariar Chowdhury
    • English
    Antimony Chalcogenide Photovoltaics: Technologies and Applications is the first book to offer comprehensive coverage of the emerging area of antimony-based photovoltaics. It begins by introducing antimony-based materials and compounds, fundamental properties, synthesis methods, stability issues, and device architectures. Subsequent chapters provide in-depth information on the incorporation of organic semiconductors, interface dynamics in organic-inorganic systems, device fabrication and architecture, characterization and analysis techniques, degradation, and performance metrics and benchmarks before a final chapter discusses challenges and potential solutions in relation to material defects, interface degradation, and scale-up and manufacturing.This is an informative resource for all those with an interest in solar energy and the latest advances in photovoltaics, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D professionals, scientists, and other industrial personnel.

  • Advances in Biogas Technology Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Preshanthan Moodley + 1 more
    • English
    Advances in Biogas Technology Systems presents a consolidated, multi-scale reference for translating biogas innovation into reliable, commercially viable energy solutions. As biogas becomes increasingly important within the circular bioeconomy, it is being incorporated into energy systems through biomethane upgrading, grid injection, and transport-fuel applications. At the same time, advances in microbial engineering, process optimisation, and digital technologies—includi... artificial intelligence—are reshaping the monitoring, design, and scaling of anaerobic digestion systems. Nevertheless, literature remains fragmented across fundamentals, emerging technologies, and deployment-oriented topics, limiting end-to-end engineering decision making. The book assembles coverage across interconnected layers: substrate selection, pretreatment, and microbial dynamics; emerging and advanced technologies including metabolic engineering, kinetics, bioreactor design, and AI-enabled monitoring; and system-level implementation featuring upgrading and purification for high-quality biomethane, regulatory frameworks, circular economy integration, and industrial case studies. Chapters are designed to help readers connect lab-scale research to system optimisation and deployment challenges across regions and sectors. Advances in Biogas Technology Systems supports researchers, engineers, scientists, tertiary students, and biofuel professionals with practical, curated advances that address the full biogas value chain from feedstock to energy integration and climate-aligned performance.

  • Advancements in Thermal Engineering and Chemistry for Lithium Batteries

    Challenges, Innovations and Practical applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Hafiz Muhammad Ali + 1 more
    • English
    Advancements in Thermal Engineering and Chemistry for Lithium Batteries: Challenges, Innovations and Practical Applications is a timely and essential guide for advancing the performance, safety, and sustainability of lithium-ion batteries. The book begins with a foundational introduction to lithium batteries and then explores the mechanisms of thermal runaway and associated safety concerns. It continues with a classification of cathodes and electrolytes that is followed by in-depth discussions on electrolyte interactions, optimization strategies, and the role of additives. Readers are guided through the reaction kinetics of cathodes and electrolytes, the development of advanced cathode materials, and the thermal stability of various components.The book then examines the importance of thermal management and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in battery optimization. It concludes with chapters on sustainability, environmental impact, and emerging technologies shaping the future of lithium battery systems. Users will find this to be a comprehensive and accessible roadmap on battery research, development, and application. It combines foundational knowledge with cutting-edge insights, enabling readers to move confidently from theory to practice in designing safer, more efficient, and more sustainable energy storage solutions.

  • Biochemical Approaches for Waste and Biomass Valorization for Fuels and Chemicals

    • 1st Edition
    • Sachin Kumar + 4 more
    • English
    Biochemical Approaches for Waste and Biomass Valorization for Fuels and Chemicals, the latest release in the Woodhead Bioenergy series, brings together the latest advances in biochemical conversion technologies, practical insights for industrial applications, and a critical assessment of process parameters. The book begins by introducing biomass and waste valorization, characterization methods, biomass availability and collection, and biorefineries before detailed chapters focus on advanced pre-treatment technologies, fermentation, anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation, lignin valorization, and other emerging techniques. The final chapters address process integration, techno-economic analysis, and policy frameworks, as well as case studies and business models for real-world applications.This volume will be of interest to all those working in the field of waste and biomass valorization, biochemical conversion routes, and biofuels, including researchers, faculty, advanced students, scientists, engineers, industrial practitioners, and policymakers.

  • Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions

    • 1st Edition
    • Mousa Marzband + 1 more
    • English
    Energy Storage and Hydrogen Integration for Sustainable Solutions provides a clear and cohesive understanding of the technologies, challenges, and opportunities in this field, with the aim to help pave the way towards a low-carbon, sustainable energy future. This book begins by introducing renewable energy integration, and the fundamentals of energy storage technologies and hydrogen production and utilization. Subsequent chapters then guide the reader through energy storage and grid integration, hydrogen as an energy carrier in the grid, hybrid energy systems, energy storage and hydrogen in transportation, and decarbonizing industries with hydrogen integration. The policy and regulatory framework, and economic and environmental impact are covered in detail, before a chapter that brings together various real-word case studies, analyzing the strategies, challenges, and outcomes of those projects. Finally, future trends and challenges in energy storage and hydrogen integration are explored. This is a valuable resource for all those looking to gain fundamental, practical knowledge of the integration of energy storage and hydrogen technologies, including researchers, students, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, consultants, and policy makers.

  • Sustainable Energy Storage and Harvesting

    Fundamentals and Material Advances
    • 1st Edition
    • A.L. Sharma + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Energy Storage and Harvesting: Fundamentals and Material Advances is a comprehensive reference that springboards from foundational information to cutting-edge materials and technologies shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. It encompasses a wide array of topics, including inorganic materials for solar cells, polymer electrolytes, hybrid supercapacitors, and advanced LED lighting applications, offering an interdisciplinary glimpse into energy storage and harvesting mechanisms. Readers will explore the global energy landscape, synthesis tools and characterization techniques essential for material innovation. From inorganic semiconductors to emergent materials like thermoelectric compounds and hybrid supercapacitors, each chapter provides insights into enhancing energy efficiency and performance across different sectors. Readers will gain a holistic understanding of how these materials contribute to advancements in energy storage, harvesting, and lighting. The book's multi-disciplinary approach bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications, catering to researchers, engineers, students, and professionals seeking to advance sustainable energy technologies. This essential resource caters to a diverse audience, including researchers, engineers, students, and professionals in the fields of energy, materials science, and agriculture. By offering in-depth discussions on emerging materials and addressing key challenges in energy technologies, this book equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to drive innovation and sustainability in the evolving landscape of energy storage, harvesting, and lighting solutions.

  • Unconventional Carbon Dioxide Management, Utilization, and Modelling

    • 1st Edition
    • Hadi A. Belhaj + 1 more
    • English
    Unconventional Carbon Dioxide Management, Utilization, and Modelling addresses the growing need for effective carbon dioxide (CO₂) management strategies to support decarbonization and climate mitigation goals. As interest in carbon capture, storage, and utilization expands, shale reservoirs present significant but underexplored opportunities for long-term CO₂ sequestration and enhanced resource recovery. This reference bridges a critical knowledge gap by examining the role of unconventional formations in CO₂ management and utilization.The book presents the latest methodologies, technologies, and research advances related to CO₂ storage and use in shale reservoirs. Coverage includes geological, geochemical, and geophysical controls on CO₂ behavior, reservoir characterization, sequestration mechanisms, modeling approaches, and emerging technologies. It also examines operational challenges, technical limitations, and opportunities for optimizing storage performance and resource recovery in unconventional formations.Unconvent... Carbon Dioxide Management, Utilization, and Modelling enables researchers, engineers, energy professionals, and policymakers to evaluate and implement effective CO₂ management solutions. By integrating multidisciplinary perspectives and practical methodologies, it supports informed decision-making for carbon management initiatives and advances efforts toward sustainable energy systems and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Recycling of Solar PV Modules

    Techniques, Challenges, Policy, and Environmental Impact
    • 1st Edition
    • Md. Shahariar Chowdhury + 1 more
    • English
    Recycling of Solar PV Modules: Techniques, Challenges, Policy, and Environmental Impact offers a holistic resource that provides the reader with a nuanced understanding of the latest techniques and various other considerations in the recycling and environmental processing of solar photovoltaic modules. Beginning with an overview of solar energy and the life cycle of solar panels, the book offers detailed chapters focusing on solar cell types, challenges, recycling techniques, regulations and policy, environmental impact, and economic impact, as well as discussing how sustainability, economics, and innovation intersect in this area of increasing importance. This valuable resource will be of interest to all those with an interest in solar photovoltaics, end-of-life, recycling, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, and policy makers.

  • Marine Operations of Offshore Wind Turbines

    Volume 2: Autonomous Systems and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Zhengru Ren
    • English
    Marine Operations of Offshore Wind Turbines: Autonomous Systems and Applications, a new release in Elsevier's Wind Energy Engineering series, draws on the latest advances in marine operations to offer practical information on dynamics and automatic control. The book begins by introducing marine operations and offshore wind turbines, the fundamentals of dynamics and automatic control, and the definition of operability for marine operations before in-depth chapters cover numerical modeling and simulation tools, lifting operations for components, active control of offshore single-blade installation, modeling and control of full assembly installation and use of low-height mechanisms, and further technological developments.This is a valuable resource for all those looking to understand dynamics and automatic control techniques for offshore wind turbine operations, including researchers, students, engineers, R&D, policymakers, and industry professionals.

  • Hydrogen Safety Fundamentals and Assessment Methods

    • 1st Edition
    • Faisal Khan + 2 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Safety Fundamentals & Assessment Methods is an essential guide to understanding and managing the safety challenges associated with hydrogen as a clean energy source. As the world shifts toward sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen is becoming increasingly important across transportation, industry, and power generation. However, its high flammability, rapid diffusion, and interactions with materials pose significant safety risks.This book combines the latest scientific research with practical safety practices, making complex topics accessible to researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals. It covers hydrogen's physical and chemical properties, leak detection and management, dispersion modeling, fire and explosion hazards, and material impacts. Its structured progression moves from fundamental concepts through specific hazard phenomena to system-level safety considerations across the value chain, with an in-depth chapter on advanced risk assessment methods serving as both a foundational reference and a guide to state-of-the-art practices.The book covers safety considerations during hydrogen production, transportation, and usage, featuring risk assessment methods such as fault tree analysis, Bayesian networks, and AI-based approaches, alongside cyber-physical security aspects relevant to hydrogen infrastructure. Real-world case studies and current experimental data support safe hydrogen deployment across research, engineering, policy development, and industrial applications, helping bridge critical knowledge gaps in the field.

  • Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems

    Methods and Applications
    • 3rd Edition
    • Luisa F. Cabeza
    • English
    Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems: Methods and Applications, Third Edition covers thermal energy storage systems, (TES) including major advances and developments since the previous edition. It provides comprehensive coverage of TES technologies and their applications across the energy, power, construction, and transport sectors, reflecting the growing role of energy storage in improving efficiency, flexibility, and decarbonization.The book reviews the principles, design, and operation of sensible, latent, and thermochemical thermal energy storage systems. After an introduction to TES systems, the book examines the source, design, and operation of thermal energy storage technologies using water, molten salts, concrete, aquifers, boreholes, and phase change materials before addressing thermochemical energy storage and emerging storage solutions. This edition also incorporates recent technological developments, including thermal energy storage using solid particles and packed-bed tanks, cryogenic latent heat storage, solid-solid phase change materials, advanced monitoring and control systems, and sector coupling strategies that enhance energy-system flexibility through TES integration.Advances in Thermal Energy Storage Systems: benefits researchers and academics of energy systems and thermal energy storage, construction engineering academics, engineers and practitioners in the energy and power industry, as well as architects of plants and storage systems and R&D managers.

  • Multi-Rotor Wind Turbine Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Peter Dalhoff
    • English
    Multi-Rotor Wind Turbine Systems guides the reader through the history and classification, fundamentals, design, wind farm effects, reliability and operation, cost of energy, and social acceptance, acoustics and environmental impact of multi-rotor systems. Multi-rotor systems (MRS) provide a solution to delivering bigger systems without the need for bigger rotors, offering a highly automatable approach with potential for customization. Their potential benefits arise from physical scaling laws and positive aerodynamic effects and extend to wake recovery, cost, reliability and sustainability; the book quantifies each of them and states the conditions under which it holds. Drawing on the latest research findings and application examples, it enables the reader to assess MRS topologies and design concepts by application of the physics, with the levelised cost of energy (LCoE) as the main objective and sustainability as a further very relevant aspect.This latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series is a valuable reference for wind energy students and researchers, engineers, turbine designers, wind farm developers, wind farm operators, investors, certification bodies, and consulting firms in wind turbine engineering, as well as anyone interested in innovative technical design and solutions in the energy transition.

  • Shell-and-Tube Latent Heat Storage Systems

    Advanced Techniques for Heat Transfer Enhancement and Performance Improvement
    • 1st Edition
    • Pouyan Talebizadehsardari + 2 more
    • English
    Shell-and-Tube Latent Heat Storage Systems: Advanced Techniques for Heat Transfer Enhancement and Performance Improvement addresses the critical challenges in thermal energy storage, focusing on latent heat storage technologies using phase change materials. The book provides a structured exploration of advanced design enhancements, including innovative fin geometries, nanoparticles, porous media, and geometry modifications for both double-pipe and triple-pipe, horizontal and vertical configurations. Each chapter offers foundational principles, analytical methods, real-world case studies, and simulation data, enabling readers to understand and apply the latest research in system optimization.The modular chapter format ensures that content is accessible independently, supporting both academic research and professional practice. As the demand for renewable energy and efficient thermal management rises, this reference meets the need for integrated, practical solutions to optimize system performance, bridging the gap between theory and industrial applications. The reference empowers researchers, engineers, and students to develop scalable, cost-effective thermal energy storage solutions. By integrating the latest advances in materials science and system design, the reference supports the energy transition, reduces CO2 emissions, and aligns with global sustainability goals.

  • Interface Engineering Design of Photocatalytic Systems for Hydrogen Production

    • 1st Edition
    • Muthukonda Venkatakrishnan Shankar + 3 more
    • English
    Interface Engineering Design of Photocatalytic Systems for Hydrogen Production addresses the critical challenge of developing efficient, stable photocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen generation. It explores the fundamental principles of interface science, including heterojunctions, surface modifications, defect engineering, and quantum dot sensitization, essential for advancing photocatalytic technology. The book systematically covers synthesis methods such as hydrothermal, chemical vapor deposition, and electrochemical techniques, alongside advanced characterization tools like SEM, TEM, XPS, and spectroscopic techniques. A dedicated section highlights the integration of machine learning algorithms—decision trees, neural networks, and data mining—to accelerate the discovery and optimization of photocatalytic materials. The content is structured to serve researchers, engineers, and students involved in materials science, nanotechnology, and renewable energy, providing both theoretical insights and practical methodologies. The comprehensive coverage aims to bridge existing knowledge gaps, offering actionable strategies for interface design, improving solar-to-hydrogen efficiency, and scaling up hydrogen production systems. This resource empowers professionals to innovate in sustainable energy solutions, supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

  • Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy

    Biochemical Methods
    • 1st Edition
    • Dan Bahadur Pal + 2 more
    • English
    Enzymatic Treatment of Biomass for Energy: Biochemical Methods offers an in-depth exploration of biochemical conversion pathways that harness enzymatic systems to efficiently produce biofuels and biogas from lignocellulosic and agro-industrial biomass. This reference addresses key enzymatic hydrolysis mechanisms, pretreatment strategies, and process variables critical for optimizing biochemical energy generation.The book covers enzymatic biofuel production routes including bioethanol, biodiesel, biohydrogen, and biogas, with emphasis on valorizing food and agro-waste streams. It also presents process intensification, enzyme immobilization, and cutting-edge tools like machine learning and genetic engineering to enhance biofuel yields and process scalability. Techno-economic and sustainability perspectives complete the comprehensive treatment of enzymatic biomass conversion. This volume is an essential resource for researchers, technologists, and energy-sector stakeholders focused on advancing sustainable enzyme-driven bioenergy solutions within a bioeconomy and circular innovation framework.

  • Modeling of Electrochemical Machines and Systems

    A Mechanical and Multiphysics Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Alessandro d’Adamo
    • English
    As the energy transition accelerates, Modeling of Electrochemical Machines and Systems: A Mechanical and Multiphysics Approach addresses a critical educational gap through an interdisciplinary perspective at the intersection of mechanical, electrochemical, materials, and electronic engineering. It introduces fuel cells, electrolyzers, batteries, and hydrogen compressors as analogues to traditional thermal/combustion and fluid-based machinery, enriching their conceptualization by drawing parallels in operating behavior and design logic.The text moves beyond core theorical principles to deliver step-by-step, multi-dimensional modeling of the coupled phenomena—such as transport processes, reaction kinetics, and thermal management—that govern these complex devices as well as their system-level interactions, presenting a cohesive framework for digital prototyping. Uniquely bridging the divide between highly specialized scientific knowledge and applied engineering practice, the book supports its readers’ in-depth understanding of how electrochemical machines function within larger, integrated architectures that demand a nuanced balance of performance, efficiency, and sustainability.Desig... to serve as an authoritative reference resource, this book demonstrates both conceptual rigor and immediate, real-world relevance, with an enduring impact for researchers, professionals, and advanced students committed to catalyzing a critical shift toward clean energy technologies.

  • New Technology for Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Comprehensive Utilization Systems

    Applications for Cold Regions
    • 1st Edition
    • Yanping Yuan + 4 more
    • English
    New Technology for Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Comprehensive Utilization Systems: Applications for Cold Regions provides step-by-step coverage of innovative areas of solar/photovoltaic/t... (PV/T) hot water and heating systems, covering principles, structure, modeling, experimental testing, operating characteristics and optimization, and economic evaluation. The book begins by discussing the concepts, classification, advantages, and application methods of current solar hot water/heating systems, phase change storage, and connection methods. Several novel systems are investigated and analyzed, with applications in extreme cold and subtropical regions, including tank-type systems, dual-condenser heat pipe systems, heat pipe PV/T-Trombe wall systems, PV/T road heat pump systems, and PV/T-PCM-PEM electrolyzer hydrogen/heating systems.Finally, other new types of PV/T systems and building design considerations for special climate regions, and perspectives and future directions, are considered. This is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, advanced students, engineers, R&D professionals, and other industrial personnel with an interest in solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) technologies, solar energy, built environment, and renewable energy.

  • Density Functional Theory Approach for Advances in Energy Storage Materials

    • 1st Edition
    • Amritanshu Shukla + 2 more
    • English
    Density Functional Theory Approach for Advances in Energy Storage Materials presents cutting-edge insights into the application of Density Functional Theory (DFT) in energy storage research. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of energy storage materials to computational methods and specific studies on battery materials, supercapacitors, solid-state electrolytes, thermochemical energy storage, thermoelectric materials, hydrogen storage, perovskites for solar energy harvesting, and more. It also explores multi-scale modeling approaches, novel energy storage concepts, challenges, future directions, and real-world case studies.This book not only provides an overview of DFT principles and their applications in energy storage but also covers specific areas such as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and solid-state electrolytes. By addressing key challenges, offering future research opportunities, and showcasing practical applications in renewable energy, transportation, and consumer electronics, this book aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the field of energy storage materials.

  • Integrated Energy Systems for Decarbonization

    Advances in Hydrogen Technologies, Carbon Capture, Emissions Management, and ESG‑Driven Decision Support
    • 1st Edition
    • Adam Smoliński + 1 more
    • English
    Integrated Energy Systems for Decarbonization: Advances in Hydrogen Technologies, Carbon Capture, Emissions Management, and ESG-Driven Decision Support is a comprehensive reference that addresses the urgent need for practical, system‑level decarbonisation strategies in the energy and industrial sectors. The book examines the technological, regulatory, and operational challenges of deploying low‑carbon solutions—including hydrogen technologies, carbon capture and storage/carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCS/CCUS), bioenergy, and waste‑to‑energy—with... integrated energy systems. It emphasizes system‑level design, emissions monitoring, and data‑driven decision‑making, providing a coherent framework for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and sustainability professionals. Covering EU and global policy frameworks, regulatory drivers, integrated transition pathways, and the fundamentals of major decarbonisation technologies, the book links technical performance with ESG‑aligned decision support. Dedicated chapters explore emissions quantification, technology assessment, and industrial and SME applications, while future‑oriented sections outline emerging trends and long‑term pathways toward net‑zero systems. Its modular structure and visual aids enhance discoverability and allow each chapter to function as a standalone resource for targeted research or applied decision‑making. Designed for advanced practitioners, policy advisors, and academic researchers, this reference supports the operationalisation of integrated decarbonisation strategies within complex energy systems. It provides the analytical tools and technical context needed to build sustainable, resilient, and regulatory‑compliant energy infrastructures, contributing directly to global climate goals and the UN SDGs (7, 9, 12, and 13).

  • Theoretical, Practical, and Economic Prospects of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage

    • 1st Edition
    • Sohrab Zendehboudi + 2 more
    • English
    Theoretical, Practical, and Economic Prospects of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary treatment of the technologies and considerations driving the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) solutions.Covering the full CCUS value chain, the book examines carbon capture methods, CO2 compression and transportation, CO2 utilization pathways, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and long-term geological storage and sequestration technologies. Alongside technical foundations, it explores the engineering, economic, operational, environmental, regulatory, and implementation challenges and strategies that influence project success.Drawing on real-world examples and case studies, the text bridges theory and practice, helping readers evaluate the technical feasibility, economic viability, environmental performance, and long-term sustainability of CCUS projects in diverse settings. Designed for engineers, researchers, consultants, industry professionals, students, and policymakers, it offers both foundational knowledge and insight into current developments shaping the field. The book also introduces techno-economic assessment, life-cycle cost analysis, process optimization, and emerging digital approaches, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, for evaluating and improving CCUS systems. By integrating technical and economic perspectives, the book supports informed decision-making and effective management of CCUS initiatives aimed at reducing industrial carbon emissions and supporting the transition toward low-carbon and net-zero energy systems.

  • Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies

    • 1st Edition
    • Rouzbeh Abbassi + 3 more
    • English
    Safety and Reliability of Offshore Renewable Energies is a thorough and up-to-date resource that investigates the critical aspects of risk and reliability, to ensure asset durability and long-term performance while developing safe operations in the dynamic and challenging context of offshore renewable energy systems. The book begins with an overview of offshore renewable energy systems, before offering systematic, detailed coverage of regulatory standards for safety and reliability, environmental impacts of operations, risk assessment and management, human factors and safety culture, optimization of infrastructure plans, asset management and maintenance, and decommissioning of offshore renewable infrastructure. This is followed by in-depth chapters focusing on reliability and safety in specific areas, including wind farms, offshore hydrogen, wave and tidal energy, and floating PV systems. Finally, safety and risk in multi-purpose and co-located offshore facilities, an important emerging trend, is discussed. With the additional aim of bridging the gap between industry and academia, this book is of interest to all those involved in offshore renewable energy, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, consultants, industry professionals, and policy makers.

  • Hydrogen Technologies

    Advanced Materials, AI Applications, and System Integration for Clean Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • Mohit Hemanth Kumar + 3 more
    • English
    Hydrogen Technologies: Advanced Materials, AI Applications, and System Integration for Clean Energy addresses the urgent need for a unified, comprehensive resource in hydrogen science and engineering. With the global transition toward a sustainable hydrogen economy, professionals and researchers require up-to-date, practical guidance that bridges theoretical advancements and industrial implementation across materials science, thermal engineering, artificial intelligence, and system integration. This reference offers in-depth coverage of the entire hydrogen technology ecosystem, from production and advanced polymer composites to smart sensors, AI-driven optimization, fuel cell design, industrial utilization, and infrastructure development. Each chapter, authored by experts, systematically explores core topics such as hydrogen storage, thermal management, grid integration, digital twin technology, safety protocols, and life cycle assessment. The content is enriched with real-world case studies, implementation guidelines, and emerging trends, supporting both academic study and practical application. The book empowers materials scientists, energy engineers, and hydrogen specialists to implement advanced solutions, optimize system efficiency, and meet regulatory and market demands. Readers benefit from actionable frameworks, quality control measures, economic analysis tools, and digital transformation strategies, ensuring readiness for current challenges and future innovations in clean energy.

  • State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies

    • 1st Edition
    • Dan E Scott + 1 more
    • English
    State-of-the-Art Geothermal Well Drilling Case Studies provides updated information on technological advances and research on the state-of-the-art performance of recent geothermal wells drilled for energy in the global push to reduce greenhouse gases. The book provides advances in a rapidly growing market that has adopted and adapted oilfield technologies to rapid scale development and production as demonstrated through global examples in a case-study format. Different geologic formations and well trajectories require different drilling tools and drilling parameters to yield optimum results.Showcasing current examples of successful global geothermal well-drilling applications, this text provides readers, researchers, and industry professionals with the keys needed to rapidly scale geothermal drilling operations, a clean and abundant source of energy that supports sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions.

  • Floating PV Systems

    Fundamentals and Recent Advances for All Types of Floating PV Systems
    • 1st Edition
    • Sara Golroodbari + 1 more
    • English
    Floating PV Systems: Fundamentals and Recent Advances for All Types of Floating PV Systems provides the reader with a solid grounding in floating photovoltaics, offering all essential knowledge in one place.The book addresses the key aspects of floating PV in turn, with chapters focusing on system design and structure, performance, modelling and simulations, reliability and monitoring systems, economic analysis, and environmental impact. Throughout the book, there is a focus on the challenges and opportunities in floating PV systems, and all types of FPV systems are considered, with analysis of differences and similarities between onshore and offshore technologies.This is a valuable introductory text for all those with an interest in photovoltaics and solar energy, and specifically floating technology, including advanced students, researchers, scientists, lecturers, engineers, and policy makers.

  • Quantum Blockchain for Renewable Energy

    A Practical Handbook
    • 1st Edition
    • Abhishek Kumar + 2 more
    • English
    Quantum Blockchain for Renewable Energy: A Practical Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the integration of quantum computing, blockchain technology, and renewable energy systems to build a secure, decentralized, and efficient energy infrastructure. As traditional energy grids struggle with scalability, cyber threats, and inefficiencies, quantum blockchain offers a revolutionary solution by enhancing security, optimizing energy distribution, and enabling smart contracts for energy trading. The book explores key concepts such as quantum cryptography, blockchain consensus mechanisms, smart grids, and peer-to-peer energy transactions. By bridging the gap between quantum technology and sustainable energy, this resource provides a roadmap for building resilient and future-proof energy networks. There is also dedicated coverage of quantum hardware constraints, feasibility, and cost analysis, policy frameworks and global regulatory issues, ethical and societal implications, scalability and sustainability, and future opportunities. This is a useful resource for researchers, engineers, scientists, industry professionals, and policy makers with an interest in how quantum-secured blockchain technology can be applied to renewable energy networks.

  • Simulation of Multiphase Flow in Subsurface Porous Media for Low-Carbon Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Yulong Zhao + 4 more
    • English
    Simulation of Multiphase Flow in Subsurface Porous Media for Low-Carbon Energy Systems addresses the growing need for accurate prediction of fluid transport processes in subsurface environments supporting the energy transition. As natural gas production, carbon storage, hydrogen storage, geothermal energy development, groundwater management, and environmental remediation expand globally, an understanding of pore-scale multiphase flow behavior is critical to deliver reliable reservoir characterization and performance evaluation.This reference presents six major pore-scale simulation approaches used to investigate multiphase flow in porous media, including molecular dynamics, lattice Boltzmann methods, pore network modeling, and computational fluid dynamics. It examines the fundamental physics governing wettability, capillary forces, interfacial interactions, and transport processes while comparing the capabilities, assumptions, and limitations of each method. Case studies, flowcharts, and visual summaries demonstrate practical modeling workflows and interpretation of simulation results.Simulation of Multiphase Flow in Subsurface Porous Media for Low-Carbon Energy Systems serves as a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, and graduate students working in subsurface energy and environmental systems. By linking pore-scale mechanisms to macroscopic properties such as relative permeability and capillary pressure, the book provides actionable insights for model selection, uncertainty reduction, and decision-making in low-carbon energy applications.

  • Biomethane

    A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source, including its role in global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at industrial scale. Sections overview biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, discuss innovative production methods, delve into recent technological advancements, and cover various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies to enhance biomethane quality.The book also includes detailed lifecycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for the effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. This is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia.

  • Integrated Modelling of Agrivoltaic Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • Pietro Elia Campana + 1 more
    • English
    Integrated Modeling of Agrivoltaic Systems provides an overview of approaches to model, simulate, and optimize agrivoltaics systems, integrating modeling of PV systems, shading, microclimate, and crop yield, and enabling the reader to navigate this highly interdisciplinary area to meet their requirements and current and future policies. The book provides tools to build models that allow assessment before installation of the energy, crop, and water performances of agrivoltaics systems, considers economic aspects, and introduces other key topics such as finding suitable areas for the deployment of agrivoltaic systems and assessment of the environmental impact compared to conventional PV systems and agriculture.This is a valuable resource for all those with an interest in agrivoltaic systems and their modeling, simulation, design, optimization, and development, including researchers, graduate students, faculty, engineers, R&D, developers, and other professionals.

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