This book elaborately discusses the various trends as well as applications of renewable energy. Rise in electricity demand and environmental issues have led to the rapid development of energy production from renewable resources. In the long run, application of renewable energy sources (RES) can assure ecologically sustainable energy supply. This book presents recent advancements and developments in renewable energy resources distributed over numerous topics. It can be a source of information and basis for discussion for readers from diverse backgrounds. The book includes contributions of...

A renewable energy source is described as a naturally occurring inexhaustible source of energy. Worldwide debate on environmental issues and energy crisis has forced us to reduce greenhouse emissions and increase the usage of renewable energy sources as a solution to provide a better environment. This book discusses issues regarding sustainable growth and various applications of renewable energy sources. It provides a variety of information, such as, the policies which focus on the advancement of sustainable development and implementation aspects of renewable energy sources.

The novel advances and developments in the field of renewable energy are highlighted in this book. Renewableenergyis that energy which exists naturally and covers various sources and techniques at various stages and also, is theoretically limitless.To cater to the rise in energy demands across the world, renewable energy sourceslike those that are generated from sun or wind are the most easily available and attainable solutions. Advanced and environment friendly techniques are able to administer various social and environmental benefits like employment opportunities and a decent environment....

The need of the hour is a global shift to alternative clean energy. This book encompasses wind energy, biofuels, solar energy, hybrid systems, energy management and efficacy, enhancement of renewable energy systems, etc. It also presents the technical and physical principles of better methods of using renewable energies. Important data and parameter sets are provided in this book for bigger possibilities of usage of renewable energies which allows an economic and environmental evaluation. Such an examination allows us to judge the boundaries and chances of the several options utilizing...

All the essential and updated topics regarding sustainable energy are elucidated in this book. It covers some specific topics like district heating, photovoltaics, bioenergy, wind energy, industrial energy auditing and indoor air quality. The comprehensive theme is improving sustainability where adequate energy utilization, integration of renewable energy sources and technological improvements are highlighted.

This comprehensive book consists of research-focused information in respect to energy conservation for understanding of energy fundamentals, design and applications. It encompasses topics of fundamental knowledge in energy conservation and its applications in some industries. This book is a compilation of coherent research analysis conducted by experts in the field of energy from all over the world. The topics covered in the book are energy basics from cosmic radiation, tidal waves and dams. It analyzes the potential of utilizing energy from sustainable resources and how energy consumption...

Alternative energy has emerged as an area of interest worldwide. The vision of producing fresh, sustainable power from renewable energy sources is becoming a significant subject. This is accelerated by current technological advancements that have enhanced the cost-effectiveness of many renewable sources and by the rising concern for the ecological impact and sustainability of conventional fossil and nuclear fuels. This book presents a complete comprehension of the primary renewable energy sources with a broad variety of case studies for each source. It explains the physical and technical...

Research in the field of biomass and related disciplines has increased with time. Awareness regarding pros and cons of biomass, sustainable use of resources and biomass sources has brought in the concept of biorefineries. This is evident from growth in biomass research and increasing attention towards biofuels. This book covers various disciplines of biomass further expanding on cultivation methods for energy, the feedstock crops and microbial biomass production.

Research in the field of biomass and related disciplines has increased with time. Awareness regarding pros and cons of biomass, sustainable use of resources and biomass sources has brought in the concept of biorefineries. This is evident from growth in biomass research and increasing attention towards biofuels. This book covers various disciplines of biomass and bio-reactors dealing with various aspects of bio-digestion and overall bio-reactor processes.

Research in the field of biomass and related disciplines has increased with time. Awareness regarding pros and cons of biomass, sustainable use of resources and biomass sources has brought in the concept of biorefineries. This is evident from growth in biomass research and increasing attention towards biofuels. This book covers various disciplines of biomass under separate themes such as biomass sustainability & biomass systems and biomass for energy.