Although there are many publications about energy efficiency policies and renewable energy policies, most of them are specific to some countries or regions. As most of these publications focus on country and region specific issues, they may not be preferred in teaching the energy related policies in a university not from that country or region. The author has been teaching a course called “Energy Laws and Policies” for a long time. Over the years, she prepared detailed lecture notes about energy efficiency policies and renewable energy policies which are the basis of this book. It can...
Although there are many publications about energy efficiency policies and renewable energy policies, most of them are specific to some countries or...
Solar energy is considered one of the most important forms of renewable energy. Silicon solar cells are commonly used in the photovoltaic industry, but their higher production costs and complicated fabrication processes make them less affordable. Various other technologies, such as perovskite solar cells and dye-sensitized solar cells, are also emerging.
Among these, perovskite solar cells are promising type of solar cells, offering comparable efficiency to that of silicon solar cells, at significantly lower costs. However, one of the drawbacks of perovskite solar cells is their...
Solar energy is considered one of the most important forms of renewable energy. Silicon solar cells are commonly used in the photovoltaic industry,...
As is well known, fossil fuels and food waste are significant contributors to the climate change crisis. Conversion of food waste to energy can help solving or mitigating these problems by providing a sustainable energy alternative to fossil fuels. This book provides an overview of technologies to convert food waste to energy. It explains the rationale behind this approach and describes different methods of turning food waste into energy, factors affecting the productivity of these processes, and the advantages and challenges of these technologies. Current research in the field and...
As is well known, fossil fuels and food waste are significant contributors to the climate change crisis. Conversion of food waste to energy can hel...
The transition to renewable energy is essential for ensuring energy supply, and to mitigate environmental effects of fossil fuels, particularly climate change. However, because renewable energy resources do not provide a constant supply of energy and they are not sufficiently portable for many applications, the development of energy storage methods is necessary. The book reviews historical and current energy use, as well as provides predictions for future energy demands. The main sources of renewable energy are introduced including hydroelectric, wind, solar, geothermal, and biofuels,...
The transition to renewable energy is essential for ensuring energy supply, and to mitigate environmental effects of fossil fuels, particularly cli...
Energy use is not uniform throughout the day and year. Renewable energy resources such as hydroelectric, wind, and solar energy, generate different amounts of energy over time and space, and are not always available when and where they are needed. A storage mechanism is often required to allow generated energy to be utilized effectively.
This book reviews some of the important technologies for energy storage that utilize mechanical methods and thermal methods. In the first part of the book,...
Energy use is not uniform throughout the day and year. Renewable energy resources such as hydroelect...
This book deals with the forefront of solar PV innovation, focusing on the critical role of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques in enhancing energy efficiency. It investigates many topics, including the fundamentals of solar energy, DC-DC converters, and battery technologies. Detailed analyses of prevalent MPPT algorithms underscore their pivotal impact on system performance. Central to this work is the development and rigorous validation of cutting-edge MPPT strategies using advanced tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Proteus environments for simulations, alongside experimental...
This book deals with the forefront of solar PV innovation, focusing on the critical role of Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques in enhan...
The ongoing energy transition emphasizes the advancement of zero-carbon fuels and low-carbon fuels, including biofuels and alcohol-based fuels, to achieve energy and environmental sustainability. However, it is crucial to assess the emissions and potential environmental impacts associated with these alternative energy sources.
This book explores the role of sustainable fuels in reducing environmental pollution, with particular focus on second and third generation biofuels. It describes...
The ongoing energy transition emphasizes the advancement of zero-carbon fuels and low-...
Energy use is not uniform throughout the day and year. Renewable energy resources such as hydroelectric, wind, and solar energy, generate different amounts of energy over time and space, and are not always available when and where they are needed. A storage mechanism is required to allow generated energy to be utilized effectively.
Energy use is not uniform throughout the day and year. Renewable energy resources such as hydroelect...
