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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.

  • Flexibility-Oriented Operation of Integrated Power and Gas Networks and Low-Carbon Technologies Under Clean Energy Transition

    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Mohammad Taghi Ameli + 6 more
    • English
    Flexibility-Oriented Operation of Integrated Power and Gas Networks and Low-Carbon Technologies Under Clean Energy Transition examines the critical role that integrated gas and electricity networks play in achieving a sustainable, low-carbon energy future. Sections cover innovative low-carbon technologies, such as hydrogen and ammonia, while addressing synthesis, storage, and transportation hurdles. Its detailed content covers the flexibility of coupled gas and electricity networks, operational strategies for achieving net-zero carbon emissions, and intelligent methods for assessing network adaptability. Users will find a conceptual overview of decarbonization efforts for integrated energy systems and discussions on the feasibility of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in these processes. Further, the book discusses the decoupling of emissions from economic growth, the role of negative emission technologies (NETs), and the application of innovative energy solutions such as gas carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen production. Case studies illustrate successful implementations of integrated networks worldwide, highlighting challenges and key lessons learned. It not only highlights the urgent need for flexibility in these interconnected systems, particularly through demand-side management and energy storage systems, but also addresses the pressing challenges posed by climate change and the transition away from fossil fuels.
  • Handbook of Photovoltaic Systems Engineering

    Design, Installation, and Recommended Practices
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Tamer Khatib
    • English
    Handbook of Photovoltaic Systems Engineering: Design, Installation, and Recommended Practices is a detailed resource that enables the reader to understand how to design, tender, supervise, commission, and manage all types of PV systems. The initial chapters describe the basic steps in the planning, design, engineering, and commissioning of PV power systems, organized by category, covering standalone systems, grid connected systems, hybrid systems, and solar powered irrigation systems. This is followed by in-depth chapters on environmental and social impact assessment, the tendering process, and performance evaluation models, with a focus throughout on offering practical guidance and explaining the technical aspects of these systems.This is a valuable resource for readers looking for basic information and practical guidance on photovoltaics systems engineering, with a view to designing, installing, or optimizing PV systems. This includes students, graduates, engineers, technicians, and other industry professionals in the photovoltaics sector.
  • Next-Generation Nuclear Systems AI Integration, Passive Safety, and Advanced Reactor Engineering

    A Knowledge-Based Reference for Future Nuclear Energy Solutions
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Bahman Zohuri + 1 more
    • English
    Next-Generation Nuclear Systems AI Integration, Passive Safety, and Advanced Reactor Engineering addresses the urgent need for safe, sustainable, and resilient energy solutions. As global energy demand increases and climate challenges intensify, nuclear power remains a vital pillar, but its future depends on innovative reactor designs, advanced safety systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence for operational optimization. This reference meets the needs of researchers, engineers, and policymakers seeking a unified resource that connects nuclear engineering advances with AI-driven forecasting and grid management. The book systematically covers next-generation reactor concepts, passive safety technologies, electromagnetic pump design, and advanced cooling and energy conversion cycles. It explores the transformative role of AI in predictive maintenance, cybersecurity, and smart grid operations, offering practical insights and case studies that bridge the gap between technical theory and real-world application. Each chapter follows a consistent structure, presenting foundational principles, design methodologies, and applications relevant to current and future energy systems. Next-Generation Nuclear Systems AI Integration, Passive Safety, and Advanced Reactor Engineering empowers its audience to analyze, design, and implement innovative nuclear and AI solutions. By consolidating knowledge across disciplines, it equips professionals and academics with the tools to address critical energy and environmental challenges.
  • Nanofluid Applications in Thermal Engineering

    Advanced Numerical Investigations
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Sabyasachi Mondal
    • English
    Nanofluid Applications in Thermal Engineering: Advanced Numerical Investigations delves into the forefront of scientific research, exploring advanced numerical techniques for modeling nanofluids in thermal engineering. Featuring cutting-edge computational simulations, it offers invaluable insights into optimizing heat transfer processes using hybrid and ternary nanofluids. From thermophysical and rheological analyses to exploring the thermal performance of magnetic power-law hybrid nanofluids, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments. By addressing daily challenges faced in research, such as selecting appropriate numerical methods and bridging the gap between mathematical models and real-world problems, this book serves as a guide for navigating complex nanofluid applications. Topics explore advanced numerical modeling of hybrid and ternary nanofluids, the effects of internal heat generation and chemical reactions in porous media, and the magneto thermal aspects of ternary composite nanomaterials. With a focus on real-life applications, such as Darcy-Forchheimer flow with Marangoni convection and thermal control for Casson hybrid nanofluid flow, this book equips readers with the knowledge needed to navigate complex nanofluid models in thermal engineering systems effectively. For thermal engineers and nanofluids researchers seeking to enhance their understanding and practical applications, this book is a vital resource.
  • Valorization of Organic Wastes for Bioenergy and Bioproducts

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 11
    • June 1, 2026
    • English
    Volume 11 of the Advances in Bioenergy book series presents a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge approaches to organic waste valorization, addressing both the tremendous opportunities and critical challenges facing the field. This volume brings together leading experts to examine diverse pathways for converting organic waste streams into valuable bioenergy and bioproducts, ranging from traditional methods like composting and biogas production to emerging technologies such as biohydrogen generation and bio-graphene synthesis. The chapters tackle crucial technical barriers including the enhancement of oily food waste conversion, advanced membrane separation technologies for organic acid recovery, and thermochemical conversion processes for high-value material production. Recognizing that sustainable waste valorization must address environmental concerns alongside economic viability, the volume dedicates substantial attention to pressing issues such as PFAS contamination in organic waste streams and greenhouse gas emissions from agricultural valorization systems. By bridging fundamental research with practical implementation challenges, this volume serves as an essential resource for researchers, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals seeking to advance the circular bioeconomy through innovative organic waste management and conversion technologies.
  • Therma Plasma-coupled Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

    Unlocking the Potential of Thermal Plasma
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Vineet S. Sikarwar + 2 more
    • English
    Thermal Plasma-Coupled CCUS: Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Climate Change explores the use of thermal plasma with CCUS to combat climate change and promote sustainable development through waste management and carbon capture. Sections cover thermal plasma, conventional CCS technologies, plasma-coupled CCS, renewable hydrogen integration, lifecycle assessment, catalysts, current global scenarios, future prospects, and the social, political, and ethical aspects of CCS in 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, along with innovative applications 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.
  • Advances in the Electricity Markets

    Data-Driven Analytics
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Sonal Gupta + 4 more
    • English
    Advances in the Electricity Markets: Data-Driven Analytics explores the quantitative skills, latest technologies, and sustainable initiatives essential for the effective management of emerging electricity markets. The book provides insights on how to practically achieve sustainable development goals by incorporating advanced methods, including those related to renewable integration, robust power market analysis, and precise prediction methods that facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions. In addition, the book offers novel theoretical, policy, and managerial insights into adopting Distributed Energy Resources, Smart contracts, and the AI and Machine Learning approaches required for the resilience of electricity systems. Finally, sections discuss how electricity markets are evolving, including coverage of peer-to-peer trading, energy optimization, and intelligent electricity systems. Written for energy researchers and professionals, as well as graduate students studying energy and electrical engineering, this book is a valuable resource for those who want to better understand growing electricity markets and the latest techniques required to manage climate change.
  • Floating Energy Systems

    Shifting Tides in the Blue-Green Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Catalina Spataru
    • English
    Floating Energy Systems: Shifting Tides in the Blue-Green Economy offers a detailed exploration and analysis of the latest technologies in floating energy systems – technologies and structures designed to generate power from renewable resources while floating on water bodies. These systems are part of the broader category of renewable energy technologies and have gained attention due to their potential to harness the untapped energy resources available on the surface of oceans, seas, lakes, and reservoirs. Key types of floating energy systems that are considered here include wind turbines, solar panels, wave energy converters, systems that utilize algae and other aquatic plants to produce bioenergy, ocean thermal energy conversion systems, and hybrid systems, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of their capabilities and potential impact. Despite the many benefits floating energy systems offer, there are many challenges relating to weather and climate, reliability, performance, cost, and regulations, and the book provides in-depth coverage of transmission technologies, business models and finance, vulnerability and resilience of green energy assets, regulatory frameworks, legal challenges, and environmental impact assessments, as well as exploring future innovations, opportunities, and directions. This is a valuable resource for readers looking to understand floating energy systems and seeking to stay abreast of the latest innovations in sustainable energy, including researchers, advanced students, faculty, engineers, R&D, scientists, practitioners in the energy sector, policy makers, and other professionals involved in sustainable energy policy, economics, investment, consultancy, or advocacy.
  • Advanced Energy Management

    Digitalization and AI for the Internet of Energy
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Yuekuan Zhou
    • English
    Advanced Energy Management: Digitalization and AI for the Internet of Energy explores recent advancements in distributed renewable systems, advanced controls, and energy management of nonlinear energy behaviors. The book addresses energy resilience amid extreme climates and events, presenting new applications for energy-efficient, low-carbon, and reliable cities. It details the role of AI in renewable energy systems, including power dispatch, fast response, dynamic aging, and techno-economic performance. This introduction provides a comprehensive overview of AI applications in renewable energy systems. The book delves into the interconnection between climate change and multi-energy systems, big data's role in sustainable energy supply, and much more.It also covers demand-side management, grid-response controls in Integrated Energy Management Systems (IEMSs), and Energy Management Systems (EMSs) in integrated energy systems and power grids with AI. Additionally, the book reviews peer-to-peer and blockchain-based energy sharing, dynamic pricing, decision-making in distributed energy markets, city-scale energy resilience, and robustness with distributed energy systems. Ethical, regulatory, and policy considerations of AI in energy management and detailed Sustainability and Environmental Impact Analyses are discussed.
  • Piping, Valves, and Process Engineering in Carbon Capture Systems

    Applications, Sustainability, and Environmental Protection
    • 1st Edition
    • June 1, 2026
    • Karan Sotoodeh
    • English
    Piping, Valves, and Process Engineering in Carbon Capture Systems: Applications, Sustainability, and Environmental Protection is a specialized scientific reference addressing the critical role of piping and valves within CCS infrastructure. As global decarbonization efforts intensify, the need for advanced, reliable, and environmentally sustainable piping and valve systems becomes paramount. This book explores the unique challenges faced in designing, selecting materials, and operating piping and valves in high-pressure, corrosive, and supercritical CO₂ environments, integrating recent technological advancements such as digital twins, smart monitoring, and innovative materials. The comprehensive contents include chapters on fundamental principles, standards, material considerations, fabrication, failure modes, digitalization, lifecycle assessment, and integration with renewable energy sources. The scope extends to emerging topics like direct air capture (DAC), hybrid pipelines, and bio-inspired coatings, making it a vital resource for engineers, researchers, and practitioners involved in CCS and low-carbon energy projects. The book’s practical approach, supported by case studies and illustrations, ensures that professionals can apply the knowledge immediately to improve system safety, efficiency, and sustainability. It also serves as an essential educational tool for students and academic researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of piping and valve engineering in the context of environmental protection and energy transition