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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.

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    • Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis Techniques for Monitoring Wind and Solar Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • October 14, 2025
      • Majdi Mansouri + 5 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Intelligent Fault Detection and Diagnosis Techniques for Monitoring Wind and Solar Energy Systems provides innovative solutions for fault detection and diagnosis in renewable energy systems. By leveraging advanced AI-based techniques such as deep learning, multiscale representation, and statistical analysis, this book aims to enhance system reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency. Readers will gain insights into the fundamentals of FDD processes tailored for photovoltaic and wind turbine operations. The book delves into data preprocessing techniques, feature extraction and selection methods, and optimization of deep learning models.It also includes case studies and explores future directions for AI and machine learning in renewable energy, making it valuable for researchers, engineers, and policy makers.

    • Simulation and Machine Learning Models for Energy Policy Design

      • 1st Edition
      • October 14, 2025
      • Festus Adedoyin
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Simulation and Machine Learning Models for Energy Policy Design explores how policy design can reduce emissions in support of climate action by emphasizing the integration of cutting-edge simulation and machine learning techniques and bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical implementation, therefore offering a hands-on guide for policymakers and professionals seeking innovative solutions. This book not only explores machine learning but also incorporates simulation techniques, providing a more comprehensive guide that extends beyond efficiency to encompass the entire policy design process.It not only addresses renewable (and other forms of) energy integration challenges but also leverages advanced technologies for optimized decision-making. With its holistic approach and insights on practical implementation, this book is a welcome reference for those who work on the design of energy policies.

    • Ammonia as an Alternative Fuel and Power-to-X Enabler

      • 1st Edition
      • October 13, 2025
      • Valter Silva + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Ammonia as an Alternative Fuel and Power-to-X Enabler is a holistic guide that aims to support the reader in understanding the technical aspects of ammonia production, storage, utilization, assessing the economic viability and feasibility of integrating ammonia-based energy systems, navigating the regulatory and policy landscape, overcoming safety concerns, and addressing potential environmental impacts. This is supported by case studies, best practices, and real-world examples that illustrate successful integration and highlight lessons learned, thus enabling the successful implementation of ammonia-based solutions.This new volume in the Woodhead Series in Bioenergy is of interest to all those working with ammonia, or with an interest in biofuels, energy carriers, renewable energy, energy systems, transportation, and sustainability, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, scientists, R&D, industrial practitioners, and policy makers.

    • Transformation of Solid Waste to Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 1
      • October 11, 2025
      • Balasubramani Ravindran + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Transformation of Solid Waste to Energy: Methods, Challenges and Opportunities brings together the latest developments, technologies, and approaches surrounding the transformation of organic waste into energy, enabling the reader to tackle head-on the challenges of valorizing waste as bioenergy. Sections introduce biomass as a sustainable renewable energy source, conversion processes, and possible energy recovery routes, before in-depth chapters highlight technologies for solid waste. Types of waste streams, conversion technologies, and sustainable development issues are considered, along with case studies.The second part focuses on liquid waste, notably covering wastewater treatment and energy recovery, the production of biofuels, and microbial fuel cells. 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.

    • Hydrogen and e-Mobility

      • 1st Edition
      • September 25, 2025
      • J. Jay Liu + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Hydrogen and e-Mobility: Technologies, Integration, and Optimal Management demystifies hydrogen-fueled transport, from foundational principles to real-world implementation and problem-solving. The book presents conceptual methodologies and techno-economic solutions for the applications of hydrogen in e-mobility, including system aspects of hydrogen-based mobility. This holistic approach covers essential technologies from the fundamental economic and technical assessment of hydrogen-capable vehicles to charging infrastructure, energy storage solutions, and urban public transport.Presenting a coherent program from global experts, this book supports readers taking their first steps in hydrogen vehicles and offers new insights to researchers and engineers looking for more advanced applications.

    • Design and Control of Active Power Filters towards the Decarbonisation of Smart Grid Networks

      • 1st Edition
      • September 25, 2025
      • Shafi Khadem + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Design and Control of Active Power Filters Towards the Decarbonisation of Smart Grid Networks offers an in-depth exploration of the essential role active power filters play in advancing modern energy systems. As the world transitions toward decarbonized power networks, this resource provides innovative approaches to enhance grid stability and improve power quality. With a focus on the shift from centralized high-voltage setups to decentralized, low-voltage smart grids, the book emphasizes how active power filters can address the challenges posed by fluctuating renewable energy sources and distributed generation.Beyond its technical focus, the book also delves into the practical strategies for implementing active power filters in real-world scenarios. It examines their impact on energy efficiency, reliability, and the overall resilience of decarbonized power systems. Readers will find valuable insights into optimizing filter design while navigating the complexities of integrating renewable energy technologies. Whether for researchers, engineers, or decision-makers, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for shaping the energy systems of tomorrow.

    • Next Generation Renewable Thermal Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage Technologies

      • 1st Edition
      • September 19, 2025
      • Dhananjay Yadav + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Next Generation Renewable Thermal Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage Technologies is an essential guide for those interested in the field of renewable thermal energy. The book covers a wide range of topics, focusing on solar thermal, geothermal, and biomass energy. By presenting the fundamentals, advancements, and practical applications, the book bridges the gap in interdisciplinary knowledge. Readers will find valuable insights into the latest technological advancements and real-world case studies, making it a comprehensive resource for researchers, engineers, students, and policymakers. The book aims to inspire collaboration and innovation, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future.The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to a specific renewable energy source. The first section covers solar thermal energy, including solar collectors, concentrating solar power systems, and thermal energy storage. The second section focuses on geothermal energy, discussing exploration techniques, drilling technologies, and optimizing power generation. The last section explores biomass energy, emphasizing sustainability and the integration of biomass with other energy sources.

    • Machine Learning and Data Analysis for Energy Efficiency in Buildings

      • 1st Edition
      • September 17, 2025
      • Tianyi Zhao + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Machine Learning and Data Analysis for Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Intelligent Operation, Maintenance, and Optimization of Building Energy Systems introduces data basics, from selecting and evaluating data to the identification and repair of abnormalities. Other sections cover data mining applied to energy forecasting, including long- and short-term predictions, the introduction of occupant-focused behavior analysis, and current methods for supply and demand applications. Case studies are included in each part to assist in evaluation and implementation of these techniques across building energy systems.Working from the fundamentals of big data analysis to a complete method for building energy assessment, flexibility, and management, this book provides students, researchers, and professionals with an essential, cutting-edge resource on this important technology.

    • Biomass Conversion and High-Value Utilization

      • 1st Edition
      • September 17, 2025
      • Kai Yan + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Biomass Conversion and High-Value Utilization provides the theoretical foundations, methods, and latest applications on the conversion and utilization of biomass for bioenergy, biofuels, energy storage, and high-value products. The book combines the preparation methods, physical and chemical properties measurement methods, and specific applications of products from biomass via thermal, catalytic, and biological technologies. Divided into two parts, Part I examines the efficient conversion of biomass resources, explaining key concepts, methods, and technological bottlenecks. Part II explores the versatile utilization of functional carbon materials derived from biomass, including catalysts for biodiesel production, metal-air batteries, electrochemical sensors, and wearable electronics. Finally, the book provides an extensive review of each technology; each technology-specific chapter reviews the current and future market demand of the technology, evaluates the economic feasibility of the technology, including cost effectiveness, return on investment, profit forecast, etc., discusses the unique advantages of the technology compared to existing common methods or other alternative technologies, considers the feasibility and practicability of the technology in actual industrial production, and explains the regulatory and environmental requirements and limitations of the technology. Biomass Conversion and High-Value Utilization is an invaluable resource for researchers and students involved in biomass conversion to high-value fuels and other products, and will be of interest to anyone working in bioenergy, biofuels, energy storage, catalysis, electronics and devices, and functional carbon materials.

    • Optimal Operation and Resilience Enhancement of Integrated Power and Transport Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • September 16, 2025
      • Shiwei Xie + 3 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Optimal Operation and Resilience Enhancement of Integrated Power and Transport Systems is a comprehensive guide designed to equip readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of modern energy and transport systems. Bridging the gap between foundational theories and cutting-edge applications, the book emphasizes actionable strategies for enhancing system performance and resilience. With a focus on sustainable solutions, it empowers professionals to address critical challenges in an era of increasing interdependence between power and transport infrastructures.Beyo... its foundational principles, the book delves into advanced methodologies, practical case studies, and innovative technologies. It serves as an indispensable resource for engineers, researchers, and policymakers, fostering a deeper understanding of system optimization.

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