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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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    • Case Studies in Energy Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • October 16, 2025
      • Vincenzo Bianco + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 3 8 6 4 2
      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.

    • Innovative Energy Management

      • 1st Edition
      • August 29, 2025
      • Muhammad Kamran + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 0 0 4 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 0 0 5 6
      Innovative Energy Management: A Path to Sustainability offers practical solutions and ground-breaking strategies to optimize energy resources, minimize waste, and pave the way for a greener, sustainable future for individuals, businesses, industries, and communities worldwide. The book delves into the complexities of modern energy usage, offering practical solutions and innovative approaches to reduce energy use and environmental impact. Diverse chapters explain key concepts and theoretical bases, technologies, and applications for energy management, making the book accessible to students of all levels of experience. For researchers, the book provides a thorough overview of current trends, technologies, and challenges in solution-based energy management strategies.The inclusion of case studies, real-world examples, and practical strategies in various chapters offer practical guidance for professionals involved in energy management and can be applied directly in industrial settings. Chapters related to energy policy, economics, and environmental impact provide insights into the broader context in which energy management operates, which are invaluable for policymakers and those interested in the intersection of energy and policy. The final chapter of the book highlights emerging technologies, trends, and innovations to ensure all readers are prepared for future advancements in the field.

    • Optimization Planning and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities

      • 1st Edition
      • August 19, 2025
      • Hengjie Li + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 3 9 5 2 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 4 3 9 5 3 7
      Optimization Planning and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities: A Perspective from China provides an in-depth understanding of core theories and advanced technologies in the field. Summarizing the latest research, the book introduces achievements in optimizing the planning and operation of electric vehicle charging facilities. It is dedicated to the scientific planning and efficient operation of charging stations, supporting the sustainable growth of the electric vehicle industry. The book also delves into frontier issues such as the interaction between electric vehicles and the power grid, and participation modes in the electricity market.It highlights the application of existing technologies and includes findings from major projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission, and the State Grid Corporation of China.

    • Advanced Renewable Energy Conversion Technologies and Power Plant Engineering

      • 1st Edition
      • October 15, 2025
      • Md Hasanuzzaman
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 8 9 2 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 8 8 9 3 7
      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.

    • Energy Economics, Finance, and Management in Developing and Emerging Economies

      • 1st Edition
      • August 24, 2025
      • Hooi Hooi Lean + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 4 7 2 8 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 4 7 2 9 3
      Energy Economics, Finance, and Management in Developing and Emerging Economies provides a comprehensive exploration of how developing nations can navigate the challenges of energy transition while managing scarce resources. With a focus on practical strategies, the book delves into economic frameworks, financing mechanisms, and management practices tailored for emerging economies. By addressing the interplay between global energy dynamics and local constraints, it equips policymakers, researchers, and industry professionals with actionable insights to foster sustainable development and economic resilience.The book also emphasizes the critical role of innovation, community engagement, and international collaboration, highlighting case studies, best practices, and adaptable solutions designed for diverse socio-economic contexts.

    • Transformation of Solid Waste to Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 1
      • October 17, 2025
      • Balasubramani Ravindran + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 2 7 5 0
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 2 7 6 7
      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.

    • Photoelectrochemical and Enzymatic Conversion of CO2 into Fuels

      • 1st Edition
      • October 20, 2025
      • Rohit Srivastava + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 9 2 8 6 6
      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.

    • Progress in Floating Photovoltaic Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • February 20, 2025
      • Marco Rosa-Clot + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 1 9 7 3 3
      Progress in Floating Photovoltaic Systems reflects the huge growth underway in floating photovoltaic (PV) systems, covering the latest technologies, new ideas, and practical solutions—currently available in the sector—to support further development and implementation. This book begins by introducing floating PV, its potential, and its role as the third pillar of PVs, alongside land and roof. This is followed by in-depth chapters detailing materials and design of structures, tracking systems, cooling, cleaning systems, snow load and evaporation, mooring systems, PV modules and uses, hydroelectric coupling, wind load and wave impact, and offshore solutions. The final chapters provide measurements of existing plants, economic and financial analysis, and detailed information on environmental impact and mitigation. This book is a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, R&D professionals, electrical engineers, power engineers, and practitioners involved in PVs, solar energy, and renewable energy.

    • Transformation of Liquid Waste to Energy

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 2
      • October 17, 2025
      • Balasubramani Ravindran + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 6 8 3 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 3 3 6 8 4 3
      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.

    • Biofuels and Bioproducts from Lignocellulosic Materials

      • 1st Edition
      • September 1, 2025
      • Amritesh Shukla + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Biofuels and Bioproducts from Lignocellulosic Materials: Biofuels, Volume Two is part of a comprehensive three-volume set that explores the various possibilities of adding value to lignocellulosic biomass materials by transforming them into bioproducts, biofuels, and biomaterials. With an emphasis on microbial biotechnological solutions, each volume examines how renewable natural resources, agriculture waste management, and valorization of agro-wastes can sustainably produce energy and fuels, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biomaterials. This volume addresses all aspects of biofuel production from lignocellulosic materials, covering technological challenges, international policies, marketability, techno-economic analysis & LCA studies, and challenges & future perspectives.The book highlights recent advancements and challenges of lignocellulosic biomass conversion into biofuels within a biorefinery concept, and explains technological approaches and the role of microorganisms and their mechanisms. Recent thermo-chemical and biotechnological approaches are explored, along with their mechanisms of action for the development of biofuels such as biodiesel, bioethanol, biomethane, biobutanol, producer gas, syngas, hydrogen, dimethylfurane, bio-LPG, and gasoline. Chemical, enzymatic, and advanced microbial biotechnology approaches used in biomass pretreatment are explained, showing readers how to increase biofuel yields from lignocellulosic raw materials. Genetic and metabolic engineering methods that can improve biofuel production are also discussed.

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