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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.

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    • Case Studies in Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • October 31, 2025
      • Vincenzo Bianco + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Case Studies in Energy Systems: A Practical Approach to Energy System Design and Analysis demonstrates the application of both fundamental and advanced principles by providing a broad range of case studies, examples, and models. Opening with a clear summary of the foundational theory, this book then presents a selection of case studies based on the experience of experts. Examples are analyzed in a holistic context, considering environmental, economic, and technological aspects. Finally, the authors have provided models, codes, and calculation spreadsheets where appropriate, allowing readers to test the tools for themselves.Equipping researchers and advanced students for the transition to industry practice, this book is a guide to real-world problem-solving for the energy future.

    • Strategies for an Energy Transition

      • 1st Edition
      • October 28, 2025
      • Tania Itzel Serrano-Arévalo + 6 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Strategies for an Energy Transition: Planning for a Sustainable Future guides readers through strategic planning for a sustainable energy shift. The book covers optimization of renewable energy systems, sustainable fuel production, and unconventional resources. It also addresses the water-energy nexus, emphasizing an integrated approach that includes technological, economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The book enables a deeper understanding of energy systems interconnections and broader energy decision implications. With insights into modeling, optimization, and strategic planning, it equips academics, engineers, industry professionals, and policymakers with knowledge and tools for navigating energy transition complexities.

    • Renewable Energy - Volume 4: Energy Storage Systems - Mechanical, Hydro, and Thermal

      • 1st Edition
      • October 27, 2025
      • Abdul Ghani Olabi
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Renewable Energy - Volume 4: Energy Storage Systems - Mechanical, Hydro, and Thermal: Definitions, Developments, Applications, Case Studies, and Simulation and Modelling is a new volume in this comprehensive resource on renewable energy, edited by Prof. Abdul Ghani Olabi. This book is designed for those looking for an extensive reference on energy storage technologies. Providing a unique structured approach to the emerging technologies and advances in energy storage systems, this book addresses mechanical, hydro, and thermal storage in a logical and accessible arrangement. From definitions of these technologies, to development in technology and application, to state of the art, analysis, and case studies, this book addresses the most sought-after and desirable practical elements for energy storage systems from an applied perspective.With standalone, accessible, and functioning chapters dedicated to particular technology, this book is a suitable reference for postgraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, engineers, and industry personnel working on projects related to renewable energy, energy storage, sustainability, and energy system design.

    • Renewable Energy - Volume 3: Energy Storage Systems - Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors, and Batteries

      • 1st Edition
      • October 27, 2025
      • Abdul Ghani Olabi
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Renewable Energy – Volume 3, Energy Storage Systems - Fuel Cells, Supercapacitors, and Batteries: Definitions, Developments, Applications, and Case Studies is a new volume in this comprehensive resource on renewable energy. It provides a unique and structured approach to these emerging technologies and advances in energy storage systems, addressing fuel cells, supercapacitors, and batteries in a logical and accessible arrangement. From definitions to developments and state-of-the-art technologies, applications, and case studies, this book considers the most requested and desirable practical elements for energy storage systems from an applied perspective.This is a suitable reference for postgraduate and graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, faculty, engineers, and industry personnel working on projects related to renewable energy, energy storage, sustainability, and energy system design.

    • New Aspects of Desalination and Multigeneration Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Majid Amidpour + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      New Aspects of Desalination and Multigeneration Technologies: Energy Analysis, Hybrid Desalination, Multigeneration explores energy modeling and analysis of desalination systems in both standalone and hybrid states. Fundamentals of renewable desalination technologies for developing solar and other renewable desalination plants are covered, along with comprehensive information on freshwater systems powered from renewable and non-renewable energy. In addition, hybridization of desalination plants, power generation systems and various energy resources are featured as well as thermodynamic modeling of integrated power plants and desalination systems.Other topics covered include the application of freshwater production methods from an energy point of view; cogeneration technologies; economic and thermoeconomic analysis; and integration of fresh water and power production plants. This reference is useful for energy and mechanical engineers as well as all those working in renewable, environmental and water engineering research.

    • Advanced Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies and Power Plant Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Md Hasanuzzaman
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Advanced Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies and Power Plant Engineering provides a one-stop resource that covers advanced renewable energy conversion and power plant engineering, offering a practical applications-oriente... approach. The book begins by introducing renewable energy, basic thermodynamics, energy conversion, and power plants. This is followed by in-depth chapters that cover a specific renewable energy source and their conversion and power plant integration, including bioenergy, geothermal, hydroelectric, ocean energy, solar, photovoltaics, solar thermal, and wind. Finally, energy storage technologies are considered. Throughout the book, chapters are supported by modeling, performance analysis, and case studies.It will support anyone with an interest in renewable energy, energy conversion technologies, and power plant engineering, including advanced students, researchers, faculty, scientists, engineers, R&D, industry personnel, and policymakers.

    • Wind Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • October 24, 2025
      • Chun Wei + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Wind Energy Systems: Control, Optimization, and Market Strategies, the latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering series, presents in-depth coverage of the technical aspects of controlling and optimizing wind energy resources, including advanced control strategies to enhance anti-disturbance and stable operation. The book begins by introducing wind energy resources in power systems and provides an overview of control, optimization methods, and market strategies. This is followed by individual chapters that detail advanced methods and approaches, moving from traditional centralized electricity grids characterized by source-grid-load systems to systems that integrate storage of energy, thus source-grid-load-sto... electricity grids.Users will find cutting-edge knowledge supported by case studies, practical applications, and code. This latest volume will be of interest to those involved in the planning, design, operation, and maintenance of wind energy systems, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, industry practitioners, and R&D professionals.

    • Biofuel Production via Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Algae

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2025
      • Reza Azin + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biofuel Production via Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Algae provides an in-depth review of hydrothermal liquefaction processes, focusing on biofuel production from algae. The book is divided into two main parts that explore experimental and modeling aspects of the process. It covers reaction kinetics, process design, simulations, and materials and methods. With specialized chapters on various topics, the book offers a comprehensive introduction to hydrothermal liquefaction, detailing processes for different feedstocks, product characterization, by-products, recent advancements, and key issues in the technology. The book also evaluates biocrude production potential from algae, discussing the impact of operating parameters and supported by experimental data.Pre-treatment methods, mathematical and statistical techniques for model building, kinetic modeling, and simulation of hydrothermal liquefaction processes are explained in-depth. An economic evaluation assesses feasibility and commercial potential while exergy analysis aims to improve thermodynamic performance. Environmental and sustainability issues are also addressed, with the final chapter presenting real-world case studies of hydrothermal liquefaction projects.

    • Photoelectrochemical and Enzymatic Conversion of CO2 into Fuels

      • 1st Edition
      • October 22, 2025
      • Rohit Srivastava + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Photoelectrochemical and Enzymatic Conversion of CO2 into Fuels: A Shift Towards Net Zero Energy Landscape introduces a comprehensive guide on the effective utilization of renewable energy to convert CO2 into fuels or commodity chemicals, presenting new materials such as MXenes and phosphorenes that are now being used in the catalytic conversion of CO2. This book provides guidelines on how the structural variation of catalysts will impact the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, presenting a detailed mechanism of CO2 conversion through different conversion methods such as photo reduction, electrochemical reduction, photoelectrochemical reduction, and enzymatic reduction.This will be a welcomed resource for researchers, students, academicians, engineers, and environmental experts and agencies studying the effects and benefits of the conversion of carbon dioxide into fuels for sustainable and renewable energy.

    • Transformation of Liquid Waste to Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 2
      • October 16, 2025
      • Balasubramani Ravindran + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Transformation of Liquid Waste to Energy: Methods, Challenges and Opportunities brings together the latest developments, technologies, and approaches for the transformation of organic waste into energy, enabling the reader to tackle head-on the challenges of valorizing waste as bioenergy. The book focuses on liquid waste, notably covering wastewater treatment and energy recovery, the production of biofuels, and microbial fuel cells, as well as high-rate anaerobic processes and utilization of municipal/industrial wastewater for energy recovery. Each chapter presents the latest developments in transforming different types of liquid waste into bioenergy and discusses conventional methods alongside novel and emerging technologies.This new volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those with an interest in waste-to-energy, bioenergy, waste management, chemical engineering, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, scientists, R&D, industrial practitioners, and policymakers.

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