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Books in Energy and power

Elsevier’s Energy and Power Collection offers the latest innovations in the energy transition with a focus on content that supports and advances the reduction of CO2 emissions. The collection includes content on solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels and bioenergy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and addresses topics such as energy storage, efficiency, management, economics, and policy, among others.

    • Handbook of Solar Cells

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Naveen V. Kulkarni + 1 more
      • English
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      The Handbook of Solar Cells: From Fundamentals to Recent Advances is a comprehensive, practical resource that enables the reader to understand the development of advanced solar cell technologies and materials. Coverage is clearly organized by solar cell type, taking the reader through the principles, theory, methodology, recent advances, challenges, and future prospects in each area, and supported with case studies, supplementary data, clear definitions, learning objectives, and questions to test understanding. This handbook is valuable to all those with an interest in solar cells, solar power plants, solar energy, and renewable energy, including advanced students, graduates, researchers, faculty, engineers, plant operators, R&D, and other industry professionals.
    • Decarbonizing through Sustainable Hydrogen and its Derivatives

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Asmae Berrada + 1 more
      • English
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      Decarbonizing through Sustainable Hydrogen and its Derivatives offers a technical analysis of renewable hydrogen production, utilization, and storage. It explores the potential of green hydrogen to decarbonize high-emissions industries through successful case studies. The book explores hydrogen derivatives such as green ammonia and green methanol, showcasing their applications in various industries, including agriculture and transportation. By highlighting the resourcefulness of green hydrogen and its derivatives, the book demonstrates how these technologies can be efficiently utilized, ensuring minimal waste and maximum environmental benefit. The book begins with an in-depth assessment of hydrogen storage for short, medium, and long-term needs. It then explores strategies for decarbonizing the transport and steel industries throughout their life cycles, focusing on utilizing hydrogen derivatives and emphasising sustainability. Alongside environmental sustainability, the book evaluates the profitability of using hydrogen in these industries through detailed economic analysis. This comprehensive analysis is supported by real-world case studies and examples of pilot projects that showcase the implementation of hydrogen technologies across different sectors. These practical examples provide readers with valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges associated with using hydrogen and its derivatives for decarbonization. By providing a detailed technical analysis and highlighting the latest advancements in hydrogen technology, Decarbonizing through Sustainable Hydrogen and its Derivatives serves as a timely and comprehensive resource for researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers. It equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage hydrogen for a cleaner and more sustainable future.
    • From Waste to Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Sergio Nogales Delgado + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      From Waste to Energy: Case Studies of Green Technology Implementation offers a detailed exploration of green energy implementation through real-world case studies from around the globe and across various sectors. Emphasizing the transformational impact of practical green technology applications, the book discusses dynamic solutions for converting waste into energy through waste-to-energy projects. It explores how different countries cooperate to utilize waste-to-energy processes, from waste management to developing international cooperation. The book addresses both the economic and practical challenges associated with these technologies, providing a comprehensive assessment needed to evaluate the sustainability of such practices. This in-depth analysis ensures that readers understand the viability and long-term sustainability of implementing green energy solutions in various sectors. By providing real-world examples, it highlights the opportunities and obstacles in implementing waste-to-energy solutions, offering valuable insights for advancing sustainable practices globally. The book begins with an introduction to waste valorization and explores the various processes and managements of converting waste materials produced by industrial activities into valuable products or energy. Notably it explores the transformation of agrowaste into biochar, which not only provides a sustainable method of waste management but also acts as a negative carbon technology, significantly contributing to climate change mitigation. In addition to exploring different methods for energy conversion, the book also provides a global perspective through case studies from different countries and regions of the world. These examples showcase how bioenergy can be harnessed to meet local energy needs as well as industrial needs. Throughout the book, readers will find diverse examples of how different industries are integrating green energy solutions to reduce their carbon footprint, highlighting the wide-ranging applicability of waste-to-green energy conversion. The applied nature of From Waste to Energy: Case Studies of Green Technology Implementation will be of great interest to industry practitioners, both at the technical and operational levels and for policymakers. It will also appeal to academia and the research community interested in bioenergy applications, thus bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial applications of waste-to-energy processes.
    • Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Yiming Zhang + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies: Power Electronics for Grid Integration provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and challenges in the field of electric vehicle charging technology. This book begins by providing a clear assessment of the research history and context, before proposing a set of implantation standards for both conductive and wireless charging. Each charging technology is given a detailed assessment, and the two are contrasted in a variety of case studies and scenarios. Specific challenges such as wide-voltage-gain efficient conductive charging, and misalignment tolerance and interoperability in wireless charging are presented, with potential solutions. Critically, auxiliary systems from positioning to foreign object detection are put in context, and a practical assessment of integration challenge is provided. Combining theoretical foundation with practical implementation methods, Electric Vehicle Conductive and Wireless Charging Technologies: Power Electronics for Grid Integration equips students, researchers, and engineer with a holistic view of the challenges, cutting-edge research landscape, and integration opportunities related to EV wireless and conductive charging.
    • Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Linni Jian + 1 more
      • English
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      Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles in Distribution Grids offers an in-depth knowledge and practical strategies for optimizing electric vehicle charging and grid integration in a range of novel and traditional distribution architectures. This book begins with a rigorous foundation in the mathematical modeling required, and provides extensive analysis of regulatory standards for the industry, ensuring readers can maximise the practical potential of these technologies. Later chapters dig deeply into novel distribution architectures and the opportunities in nano- and microgrids, as well as peak load management and voltage stability enhancement, and other aspects of optimisation and control of EV charging demand in active power distribution grids. Designed for students, researchers, and engineers, ‘Smart Penetration of Electric Vehicles’ combines theoretical knowledge with practical case studies, regulatory guidance, and industry insight.
    • Plate Heat Exchanger Enhancement Techniques

      • 1st Edition
      • May 1, 2026
      • Sasan Zahmatkesh + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Plate Heat Exchanger Enhancement Techniques: in Support of the Energy Transition and a Circular Economy provides fundamental knowledge on the applications of the plate heat exchanger (PHE) and how it can be optimized to make energy conversion more efficient. In addition, it introduces relevant studies that explain the heat transfer mechanism of the PHE, its design, and how developing more compact and evolved heat exchangers contributes to a sustainable, cleaner, and more energy-efficient future. Researchers, scientists, engineers, professionals, and students working in nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainability will find this volume valuable to their work.
    • PEM Fuel Cells in Transport Applications

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Hadi Heidary + 1 more
      • English
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      PEM Fuel Cells in Transport Applications: Major Challenges and Latest Improvements presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and solutions to the application of PEM fuel cells as a potential replacement for internal combustion engines. It identifies the challenges across all aspects of PEMFC and provides solutions to these problems based on the latest theoretical and experimental advances in research and industry.The first chapter of the book reviews fuel cell mechanisms, types, applications, and current status, and identifies the most significant challenges in the commercialization of PEM fuel cells, including insufficient performance and low volumetric power density, thermal management, water management, cold start, low durability, automotive degradation, hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and infrastructure, fuel cell cost, and life cycle cost of vehicular PEM fuel cell. Car, bus, train, and airplane applications are considered. The subsequent chapters address these challenges, identifying specific solutions and the improvements that can be made. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of mass production and discusses the progress made by researchers and manufacturers, both theoretical and experimental. Finally, the potential of high temperature fuel cells (SOFC and HT-PEMFC) are considered, including the application in transport, their advantages, challenges, life-cycle cost, and future potential.A comprehensive analysis of the current challenges and potential solutions to commercialization, PEM Fuel Cells in Transport Applications: Major Challenges and Latest Improvements is an invaluable and comprehensive reference for students, researchers, and industry engineers and professionals involved in all aspects of fuel cells development. It will be of particular interest to those working on commercialization for PEMFCs.
    • Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Satya Prakash Yadav + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Intelligent Control in Smart Energy Systems provides a clear and practical guide to the implementation of Artificial Intelligent (AI) techniques in modern, sustainable energy systems. Building from essential theory to advanced application processes, this book outlines the essential challenge of control for renewable and distributed energy sources and applies a range of AI solutions from deep learning, data-driven decision-making, advanced control, and optimization algorithms for smart grids. Case studies and latest results cover control across design, development, and operation of smart energy systems, touching on control in generation, distribution, and supply.Catering to newly interdisciplinary researchers as well as those with a basic understanding of AI technologies, this book supports higher-stage undergraduates, graduate students, researchers, and system engineers in implementing best practice control techniques for a sustainable energy grid.
    • Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Sayed Abulanwar + 4 more
      • English
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      Hybrid AC/DC Microgrids: Optimization, Energy Management, and Protection, a new release in the Advances in Sustainable Microgrid Technologies series, offers a comprehensive exploration of modern microgrid technologies, focusing on the integration of alternating and direct current systems. This book serves as a practical guide for foundational principles and advanced applications, addressing the complexities of design, operation, and management. By examining energy generation methods such as wind, solar, and hydrogen, the text prepares readers for real-world challenges. Detailed case studies, hands-on objectives, and worked problems foster practical learning, making this resource invaluable for students, researchers, and industry engineers invested in sustainable energy solutions.The book not only covers power management and quality control, but also delves into risk assessment and resilience strategies for microgrids. It highlights advanced modeling techniques, fault detection, and protection using both physical and artificial intelligence methods. Guidance is provided for grid protection in normal and abnormal conditions, emphasizing the need to maintain reliable energy systems amid climate change. Clear formatting, including objectives and case studies, enhances comprehension and application.
    • Therma Plasma-coupled Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Vineet S. Sikarwar + 2 more
      • English
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      Thermal Plasma-Coupled CCUS: Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Climate Change explores using thermal plasma with CCUS to combat climate change and promote sustainable development through waste management and carbon capture. This important text covers fundamental aspects of thermal plasma, conventional CCS technologies, plasma-coupled CCS, renewable hydrogen integration, lifecycle assessment, the role of catalysts, current global scenarios, future prospects, and the social, political, and ethical aspects of CCS in the context of combating climate change. This novel resource guides researchers and policymakers and provides insights and practical solutions for waste management, carbon capture, and sustainable development in the energy transition. This book offers a comprehensive understanding of the role of thermal plasma in Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS), a technology that involves using biomass to generate energy while capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions produced during the process, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. The book considers environmental and economic assessments, as well as social, political, and ethical aspects related to the adoption of this technology, which will ultimately play a crucial role in addressing the problem of climate change by offering a sustainable pathway towards curbing COâ‚‚ emissions and promoting a circular economy where waste is managed as a resource. Thermal Plasma-Coupled CCUS: Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Climate Change delves into the innovative application of thermal plasma with CCUS to advance sustainable development. This unique text offers valuable insights into the opportunities, constraints, and practical implementation of thermal plasma coupled CCUS systems and practical solutions for addressing climate challenges, making it an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry experts seeking to drive positive change in the global fight against climate change.