Alternative and renewable energy sources Books
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Erneuerbare Energien: Systemtechnik ·
Book SynopsisDieses Standardwerk stellt die physikalisch-technischen Grundlagen und die aktuelle Systemtechnik für Anlagen und Systeme zur Nutzung regenerativer Energien zur Strom- und Wärmebereitstellung dar. Außerdem gibt es einen umfassenden Überblick über die Charakteristik des erneuerbaren Energieangebots. Ausgehend davon werden Kennzahlen für eine ökonomische und ökologische Bewertung zugänglich gemacht; außerdem werden die Potenziale der verschiedenen Optionen zur Nutzung regenerativer Energien und deren derzeitige Nutzung diskutiert. Im Einzelnen werden die folgenden Möglichkeiten zur Nutzung des regenerativen Energieangebots vertieft dargestellt:- passive Solarenergienutzung, - solarthermische Wärmebereitstellung,- photovoltaische Stromerzeugung, - Bereitstellung elektrischer Energie aus Lauf- und Speicherwasserkraft,- Stromerzeugung aus einer Onshore- und Offshore-Windkraftnutzung, - Wärmebereitstellung mithilfe von Wärmepumpen aus Umgebungswärme (d. h. Umgebungsluft und oberflächennaher Erdwärme), - Strom- und Wärmebereitstellung aus der Energie des tiefen Untergrunds.Zusätzlich werden die Möglichkeiten einer Nutzung der Meeresenergien und der solarthermischen Stromerzeugung dargestellt. Außerdem wird auf die Speicherung elektrischer und thermischer Energie sowie auf Strom- und Wärmenetze eingegangen. Nicht diskutiert wird dagegen die Energiegewinnung aus Biomasse.Neben seiner Eignung für die universitäre und außeruniversitäre Lehre bietet das Buch Entscheidungsträgern in Energiewirtschaft, Politik, Verwaltung und Administration sowie Wissenschaftlern und Beratern eine fundierte, verlässliche und hochaktuelle Wissensbasis.Table of ContentsGrundlagen des regenerativen Energieangebotes.- Passive Sonnenenergienutzung.- Solarthermische Wärmenutzung.- Photovoltaische Stromerzeugung.- Stromerzeugung aus Windenergie.- Stromerzeugung aus Wasserkraft.- Nutzung von Umgebungsluft und oberflächennaher Erdwärme.- Nutzung tiefer Geothermie.-Zusammenfassender Vergleich.- Anhang A: Solarthermische Stromerzeugung.- Anhang B: Nutzung der Energien des Meeres.- Anhang C: Energetische Nutzung von Biomasse.- Anhang D: Speicher.- Anhang E: Stromnetze.- Anhang F: Wärmenetze.
£104.49
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Watts in the Desert: Pioneering Solar Farming in
Book SynopsisThis unique book offers an introduction to the development of renewable energy in Australia in the early 2000s. Examining the rise of dispersed, embedded solar energy systems in Western Australia, it looks specifically at the Solex project in Carnarvon, WA, which pioneered the harvest of solar energy from what was once considered the pursuit of the lunatic fringes of society to a viable energy source for mainstream society and industry. In this fascinating case study Fullarton shows how a practical demonstration of innovative existing technology can have an incredible impact on a national scale. The ideas behind the Solex project slowly became adopted by the broader community and were eventually taken up enthusiastically by the general population of Australia. Analysing government and utility policies throughout the 2000s, the book traces how ambivalence was followed by whole-hearted incentives to the roll-out of alternative energy and subsequent active opposition to alternative energy in favour of traditional fossil fuel as government philosophies changed.Trade Review"I do not know of any other critique of [Australias Renewable Energy Target] scheme as in-depth as this. Not only is it comprehensive and incisive but, in Fullartons usual inimitable way, what he has produced is entertaining reading to boot!" -- David Harries, School of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Western Australia"Pioneer is a title earnt, while visionary is a title often claimed, but in reality can only be ascribed by others. Lex Fullarton's efforts in a remote part of Australia reveal him as pioneer of the renewable energy sector Down Under, while his visionary efforts to deliver a solar project in Australia's Outback flew in the face of the conventional wisdom espoused in the Australian Government's 2003 Renewable Energy Target that mostly ruled out the value of solar, and pushed instead in favor of biomass and wind. Fully' was right - the future is clean, and making the most of solar in all ways that we can is the key." -- Ray Wills, School of Earth and Environment, University of Western Australia
£20.79
Fraunhofer IRB Verlag Low-Temperature District Heating Implementation
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£61.50
Verlag Meiga Towards a New Culture
£9.86
Gerlach Press The Changing Energy Landscape in the Gulf:
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£104.30
Springer Verlag, Japan Hydrogen Energy Engineering: A Japanese
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the fundamental principles and latest research findings in hydrogen energy fields including: hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, fuel cells, hydrogen safety, economics, and the impact on society. Further, the book introduces the latest development trends in practical applications, especially in commercial household fuel cells and commercial fuel cell vehicles in Japan. This book not only helps readers to further their basic knowledge, but also presents the state of the art of hydrogen-energy-related research and development. This work serves as an excellent reference for beginners such as graduate students, as well as a handbook and systematic summary of entire hydrogen-energy systems for scientists and engineers.Table of ContentsWhy Hydrogen? Why Fuel Cells?.- Current Status: General.- Current Status: Global.- Development Histories: Hydrogen Technologies.- Development Histories: Fuel Cell Technologies.- Future Technological Directions.- Introduction.- Reforming.- Alkaline Water Electrolysis.- Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Water Electrolysis.- Steam Electrolysis.- Photocatalytic Water Splitting.- Fundamentals.- Solid Hydrogen Storage Materials: Interstitial Hydrides.- Solid Hydrogen Storage Materials: Non-Interstitial Hydrides.- Solid Hydrogen Storage Materials: High Surface Area Adsorbents.- Liquid Hydrogen Carriers.- Compressed Hydrogen: Thermophysical Properties.- Compressed Hydrogen: High Pressure Hydrogen Tanks.- Hydrogen Storage: Conclusions and Future Perspectives.- Fundamentals.- Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFCs).- Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs).- Alkaline Electrolyte Fuel Cell (AFCs).- Hydrogen Combustion Systems.- Hydrogen Safety Fundamentals.- Hydrogen Gas Safety Management.- Hydrogen Safety in Practice.- Hydrogen and the Tensile Properties of Metals.- Hydrogen and the Fatigue Properties of Metals.- Hydrogen and the Fretting Fatigue Properties of Metals.- Structural Design and Testing.- Future Perspectives.- Development of the MIRAI Fuel Cell Vehicle.- Residential Applications: ENE-FARM.- Distributed Power Generation.- Triple Combined Cycle Power Generation.- Fuel Cells with Biofuels.- Portable Applications.- Hydrogen Infrastructure.- Business Model Evaluation of Hydrogen Energy.- Public Acceptance.- Numerical Analysis of the Optimal Distribution of Hydrogen Filling Stations.- Hydrogen Energy Education.
£160.30
New India Publishing Agency Microbes: A Source of Energy for 21st Century
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£66.46
New India Publishing Agency Renewable Energy Sources for Sustainable
Book SynopsisThis book has been written to raise awareness about the importance of incorporating renewable energy sources in various sectors for sustainable development. The objective of this book is to analyze the diverse perspectives on renewable energy for sustainable development and their implications. The authors have made the concepts and theories related to renewable energy technologies and sustainable development more accessible and understandable. Sustainable development is characterized by a focus on environmental issues and their connection to renewable energy sources. In todays context, it is crucial to adopt a systematic approach to organize the subject matter and promote the development of knowledge. The built environment plays a significant role in society and needs to be developed holistically. The integration of renewable energy sources is a critical factor in determining the long-term sustainability of a community. This book emphasizes various aspects of energy planning, such as energy assessment, energy integration, energy forecasting, energy modeling, computer modeling, and techno-economic analysis of conventional and non-conventional renewable energy sources. The information presented in this book aims to provide an understanding of integrated energy planning, including its design, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation through feedback. This book will be beneficial for individuals involved in energy planning and related activities.
£40.37
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. A Planet in Peril
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£13.49
Deep & Deep Publications Rural Energy for Sustainable Development
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£14.99
The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI From Sunlight to Electricity: A Practical
Book SynopsisThis book covers PV system components, applications, design, costing, maintenance, and solar PV programs in India and worldwide. It also includes a glossary, lists of manufacturers and implementation agencies, and important websites on Renewable Energy.
£7.19
University Press of Southern Denmark Reducing Cost of Energy in the Offshore Wind
Book SynopsisA multidisciplinary project focusing on supply chain innovation in the offshore wind energy sector has been carried out from 2014 to 2019. Based on in-depth industry involvement, the overall objective of the project is to provide new knowledge on means for Reducing the Cost of Energy (ReCoE) obtained from offshore wind parks through industrialisation of the sector. The project has been managed by the University of Southern Denmark and, beyond own researchers from the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, has also included researchers from the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. The whole project has applied a management approach to ReCoE. This book contains 16 selected articles disseminating practical relevant knowledge about supply chain management practice, maturity, innovation-fostering practice, supply network strategies, operations and maintenance, and emerging issues. The articles are encapsulated by an introduction to ReCoE and perspectives on future developments of research within this area.
£22.50
River Publishers Powering Through: Energy Resilience Planning from
Book SynopsisThe threats to the electricity grid are on the rise at the same time as society is increasing its dependence on electricity for every aspect of our personal, social, and economic lives. We are accelerating that dependence – looking to the electrification of transportation and buildings as a way to stem the threats of climate change. Those threats have now arrived (in the form of more extreme weather, droughts, and wildfire) and they are joined by increasing threats from an aging grid and cyberattacks. The grid we rely on is experiencing increasingly vulnerable external forces.We aren’t helpless. Effective planning around these threats can dramatically reduce the havoc they engender on the electric grid. At every level, from a single building, to a city, to the electric grid and the federal government, steps can be taken to improve our resilience to threats to the electricity system. When those efforts are coordinated, their benefits multiply. This book aims to provide every level of decision-maker with tools and best practices for reducing the risk of and from electricity loss. It is written in non-technical language, with a focus on actionable, easily implemented steps.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Energy Resilience Principles 1. The Energy Resilience Imperative 2. Energy Resilience Concepts Part 2: Energy Resilience Strategies and Tactics 3. The Energy Resilience Planning Process 4. Resilience Metrics and Maturity Model Part 3: Energy Resilience at Every Level 5. Energy Resilience at the Grid Level 6. Energy Resilience at the Local Level 7. Government Resilience: Policy and Programs
£90.24
A A Balkema Publishers Solar Radiation Atlas of Africa: Global and
Book SynopsisObservations cover the continents Africa and Europe, the Middle East and wide regions of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Results for the time period (1985-1986) are presented as coloured images and in the form of tables. To ensure the accuracy of these retrieved solar radiation fields at ground level, a comparison with all available ground based pyranometer measurements was made.
£403.75
IAEA Alternative Commercialization Pathways for Fusion
Book SynopsisFusion energy has potential to contribute to meeting global demand for sustainable energy Increasingly, progressive fusion enterprises are seeking new pathways for the commercialization of the technology, bringing fresh ideas and different perspectives. This publication is a summary of an IAEA Workshop on this topic, outlining the main elements for the development of alternative commercialization pathways for fusion energy systems in the coming decades, bringing together expert opinions from the diverse range of disciplines that are essential to fusion's commercial success. It highlights several critical aspects to consider for new pathways and provides an outline of a roadmap for their development.
£15.15
New India Publishing Agency Microbes for Restoration of Degraded Ecosystems
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£186.24
New India Publishing Agency Fundamentals of Renewable Energy (Co Published
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£209.90
Springer Ecological Economics: Sustainability in Practice
Book SynopsisIn a concise and crisp manner, this book presents the state of the art in ecological economics, an interdisciplinary field focused on the analysis of sustainability of global, national and regional economic systems. An elegant guide, the book offers a range of cutting edge methods used in sustainability research including multicriteria decision aid (MCDA), input-output analysis, and life cycle analysis. This book is packed with references for students with some background in economics, environmental science or mathematics who aim to develop the analytical skills required for redirecting our development path towards sustainability in government, international organisations, academia, non-profit sector and business. As such, the book is primarily aimed at MSc and first year PhD students reading for degrees in Environmental Change and Management, Ecological Economics, Environmental Management, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and those taking part in similar programmes. The book strives to develop the idea that a significant adjustment of the current economic theories is required, an idea supported by the emerged world economic crisis, the climatic and biodiversity crisis the world is currently facing and the enormously slow progress that has been made in the field of reorientation of the global economy towards sustainability. The practical case studies provided focus on the most pressing topics of today, and the book adopts a positive approach for problem solving and strategic development, which is aimed at educating the future decision makers and business leaders.Table of ContentsPart I: Theory of Ecological Economics Introduction 1. The Economic System and the Environment2. Industrial Ecology: Material and Energy Flows, Life Cycle Analysis3. The Big Picture Vision and the Environment: An International Perspective4. Economic Valuation and Decision Making: MCDA as a tool for the Future5. Macroeconomy: Market Failures and Externalities: What Can Be Done6. Economic Models and the Environment: Input-Output Analysis7. Sustainable Development: Measuring Progress Part II: Ecological-Economic Applications 8. Climate Change and Renewable Energy: How to Choose the Optimal Pool of Technologies9. Biodiversity Loss: New Methods for Evaluating Ecosystems10. Sustainable Cities: Interdisciplinary Perspective11. Regional Waste Management: Multicriteria Modelling 12. Business and Sustainable Development: CSR in Practice Index
£67.49
Springer Biotechnology of Lignocellulose: Theory and
Book SynopsisThis book presents and summarizes the new thoughts, new methods and new achievements that have emerged in the biotechnology of lignocellulose in recent years. It proposes new concepts including the primary refining, fractionation, multi-level utilization and selective structural separation of lignocellulose, etc. By approaching lignocellulose as a multi-level resource, biotechnology could have a significant effect on ecological agriculture, bio-energy, the chemical and paper making industries, etc., ultimately establishing distinctive eco-industrial parks for lignocellulose. Additionally, this book provides systematic research methods for the biotechnology of lignocellulose including investigation methods for the primary refining of lignocellulose, for microbial degradation and enzymatic hydrolysis, for cellulose fermentation and for lignocellulose conversion processes. It offers an excellent reference work and guide for scientists engaging in research on lignocellulose. Dr. Hongzhang Chen is a Professor at the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.Table of ContentsBrief Introduction to the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Chemical Composition and Structure of Natural Lignocellulose.- Biological Fundamentals for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Pretreatment and Primary Refining of Lignocelluloses.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Ecological Agriculture.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Bioenergy.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Chemical Industry.- Applications of Lingocellulose Biotechnology in Other Industries.- Ecological Industry Model for Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.- Research Methods for the Biotechnology of Lignocellulose.
£116.99
Intechopen Biofuels: Status and Perspective
£119.25
Springer Verlag, Singapore China’s Electricity Sector
Book SynopsisThis book provides a concise introduction to China’s electricity sector, suitable for university students and business analysts. It is business focused, combining an introduction from an established regional electricity consultancy with five academic chapters covering governance, market stakeholders and reform, wind and solar power, environmental regulation, and developments in financing. It is written in an accessible but rigorous style for people with limited knowledge of the topic, with minimal jargon but full referencing throughout the academic chapters. Each academic chapter starts with a summary and three key points to guide the reader’s understanding.Table of ContentsPart I1. China's Power SectorPart II2. Governance of the Electricity Sector3. Mapping China's Power Sector Under Market Reform4. Wind and Solar Power in China5. Environmental Regulation.- 6. Financing China's Electricity SectorPart III7. The Last Word: Chinese Exceptionalism
£32.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore The Essentials of Power System Dynamics and
Book SynopsisThis book presents a general framework for modelling power system devices to develop complete electromechanical models for synchronous machines, induction machines, and power electronic devices. It also presents linear system analysis tools that are specific to power systems and which are not generally taught in undergraduate linear system courses. Lastly, the book covers the application of the models, analysis and tools to the design of automatic voltage controllers and power system stabilisers, both for single-machine-infinite-bus systems and multi-machine interconnected systems.In most textbooks modelling, dynamic analysis, and control are closely linked to the computation methods used for analysis and design. In contrast, this book separates the essential principles and the computational methods used for power system dynamics and control. The clear distinction between principles and methods makes the potentially daunting task of designing controllers for power systems much easier to approach.A rich set of exercises is also included, and represents an integral part of the book. Students can immediately apply—using any computational tool or software—the essential principles discussed here to practical problems, helping them master the essentials.Table of Contents1 Introduction The dq0 Transformation Device Models Network Modelling 2 Synchronous Machines The Model Equations in Per Unit System Steady-state Conditions Single Machine Infinite Bus (SMIB) Exercises Direct-axis Transient Inductance Quadrature-axis Transient Inductance Steady-state Output Power Voltage behind Transient Inductance Equivalence of two models Power Transfer Curves Simulation I Steady-state Simulation II Simulation III Three-phase Short-circuit Simulation Equal-Area Criterion Step Change in field voltage V-curves Phasor to dq-Frame - Part I Phasor to dq-Frame - Part II Transmission line inductance Terminal Voltage Operational Impedance Operational Impedance & Sub-transient Model 3 Induction Machines The Model Steady-state conditions Exercise Steady-State Equivalent Circuit Steady-State Output Power Steady-State Torque vs Speed Doubly-fed Induction Machine - Steady-state Voltage Behind Transient Inductance Simulation Doubly-fed Induction Machine Vector Control Dynamic Equations with delta Phasor to dq-Frame - Part I Phasor to dq-Frame - Part II 4 Network Equations Power Systems Machines as Active Loads Submatrices in the Model Equations Forming Z-matrices Forming D-matrices Network Equations Referred to Machine Internal Variables 5 Simulations SMIB Simulation Plots Induction Machine Simulation Four-bus System Matlab Scripts Saturation 6 Linear Control: Analysis Introduction Linear Differential Equations First Order Differential Equations Second Order Differential Equations Simultaneous First Order Differential Equations Second Order System Response Modal Analysis Eigenvalue Sensitivity Participation Matrix Frequency Response Root-Locus Residues Dominant Residue Method Feedback and Residues Linearisation Linearisation by Perturbation Synchronous Machine Linearisation Single Machine Infinite Bus Equations (without AVR) Single Machine Infinite Bus Equations (with AVR) Exercises Synchronous Machine Damping Torque Synchronising and Damping Torques Multi-machine Systems 7 AVR Tuning AVR Performance Requirements AVR Models Practical Exciters Control for Governors Ziegler-Nichols Tuning Method for PID Control PID Control of Governor 8 Power System Stabilisers PSS Design Other PSS Design Methods Two Lead Blocks Multi-machine System PSS Design Gpvr(s) for multi-machine systems Eigenvalue Sensitivity and Participation Matrix Dynamic Simulation - Local Mode Dynamic Simulation - Inter-area Mode Eigenvectors and Participation Factors
£67.49
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Wind, Water And Fire: The Other Renewable Energy
Book SynopsisThis volume focuses on a few renewable energy sources, viz. wind energy plus energy from water movement and natural temperature differences that in principle could provide enormous energy resources. Energy from wind has been a rapidly growing source of energy as wind turbines have grown in size and especially as wind turbines have moved offshore. Hydroelectric dams have continued to be used as energy sources particularly in developing countries. Other energy sources using water, including waves and tidal sources, are also discussed in this volume. Finally, the volume discusses differences between deep and surface ocean temperatures plus the extraction of energy from the earth's extremely large energy resource of magma deep below the surface. These latter two energy resources in particular require further development and the current book describes the latest advances coupled with pointing possible paths forward.
£90.00
World Scientific Publishing Company Art Of Singlewell Pushpull Test
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£139.50
Springer Verlag, Singapore Latest Trends in Renewable Energy Technologies: Select Proceedings of NCRESE 2020
Book SynopsisThis book presents select proceedings of the National Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment (NCRESE 2020) and examines a range of reliable energy-efficient harvesting technologies, their applications and utilization of available alternate energy resources. The topics covered include alternate energy technologies, smart grid topologies and their relevant issues, solar thermal and bio-energy systems, electric vehicles and energy storage systems and its control issues. The book also discusses various properties and performance attributes of advance renewable energy techniques and impact on environmental sustainability. The book will be useful for researchers and professionals working in the areas of energy and sustainable environment and the allied fields.Table of ContentsModelling and Simulation of Grid connected Wind Power Plant for Electric Vehicle Charging Station with Solid-oxide fuel cell.- Parameter Computation and Current Control Loop Tuning of Non-Salient PMSM Motor.- Single Object Detection Hardware Accelerator Using xfOpenCV Library.- Impact assessment of cross subsidy surcharge on electricity demand in Short term power market in India.- An Intelligent control technique based DTC of BLDC Motor Using New Multilevel Inverter.- Adaptive Volterra filtered-x logarithmic cost least mean lp-norm control for grid-tied PV Ultracapacitor Battery Fuel cell system.- Electrical Energy Storage Influencing Shift in Grid Balancing Approach.- A New Modular Multilevel Converter Topologyusing Flying Ultra-Capacitor and Cascaded H-bridges.- A review of solar water heating system with the use of phase change material as thermal storage medium.- Compositional variations of tree species in Aravalli and Vindhya-Malwa regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
£170.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Bioenergy Research: Commercial Opportunities &
Book SynopsisThis volume is third part of the five-part set on bioenergy research. This book provides insights into commercial advantages of commonly running bioenergy options. It explores various opportunities present at technical scale to produce biofuels. Moreover, the additional practical feasibility of the commercialization of existing biofuels including existing challenges and sustainable solutions to overcome from these technical hurdles. This Volume also focuses on the durability and long run sustainability on the new arrival of biofuels options which can be a suitable and easy replacement of currently available biofuels at pilot scale. Other four volumes of this set explore basic concepts, latest progress, bio-waste to energy conversion and integrated solution for bioenergy concerns. Table of ContentsChapter 1.Bioenergy Production: Opportunities for Microorganisms (Part I).- Chapter 2. Bioenergy Production: Opportunities for Microorganisms (Part II).- Chapter 3. Value Added Products From Agriculture, Paper And Food Waste: A Source Of Bioenergy Production.- Chapter 4. Advancements in Diatom Algae based Biofuels.- Chapter 5. Valorization of Cellulosic and SAP based Baby Diaper Waste into Functional Products: Analyses and Bioenergy Potential.- Chapter 6. Role of Operational Parameters to Enhance Biofuel Production.- Chapter 7. Advances In Bioethanol Production: Processess And Technologies.- Chapter 8. Sustainable routes for renewable energy carriers in modern energy systems.- Chapter 9. Microalgae based biofuel- integrated biorefinery approach as sustainable feedstock for resolving energy crisis. Chapter 10. Substrate characterization in the anaerobic digestion process.
£161.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Advances in Renewable Energy and Electric
Book SynopsisThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicles (AREEV 2020), and examines related emerging trends, feasible solutions to shape and enable the development of mankind. The topics covered include renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, energy storage systems, power system protection & security, smart grid and wide band-gap semiconductor technologies. The book also discusses applications of signal processing, artificial neural networks, optimal and robust control systems, and modeling and simulation of power electronic converters. The book will be a valuable reference for beginners, researchers, and professionals interested in power systems, renewable energy, and electric vehicles.Table of ContentsA Review on Social Group Optimization Technique for Power Capability Enhancement with Combined TCSC-UPFC.- Comparison of Five Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.- Digital Twinning of the Battery Systems - A Review.- Analysis and Evaluation of the Impacts of FACTS Devices on the Transmission Line Protection.
£151.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Status and Future Challenges for Non-conventional
Book SynopsisThis book highlights recent advancements in such an important topic, through contribution from experts demonstrating different applications in ‘day-to-day’ life, both existing and newly emerging biological technologies, and thought provoking approaches from different parts of the world, potential future prospects associated with some frontier development in non-conventional energy sources. It covers different aspects of cellulosic and lignocellulosic biomass; Cellulosics Biorefinery; Algal Biofuels; Biodiesel; Bioethanol; Microbial Fuel Cells; Biofuel cells; and biohydrogen production. This book is a comprehensive and informative compilation for international readers, especially undergraduate, post graduate students and researchers.Table of Contents1 Current state of art on lignocellulosic biomass: future biofuels.- 2 Cellulosics Biorefinery: Concepts, potential, and challenges.- 3 Biorefinery technology for cellulosic biofuel production.- 4 Life cycle assessment of Algal Biofuels.- 5 Biodiesel: features, potential hurdles and future direction.- 6 Solid-state fermentation: an alternative approach to produce fungal lipids as biodiesel feedstock.- 7 Metabolic engineering approach for advanced microbial fuel production using Escherichia coli.-8 Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) and its prospects on bioelectricity potential.- 9 Biocatalysis of Biofuel cells: Exploring the Intrinsic Bioelectrochemistry.- 10 Bioelectric fuel cells: Recent trends to manage the crisis on resources for conventional energy.- 11 Bioethanol: Substrates, current status, and challenges .- 12 Progress and perspectives of nanomaterials for bioenergy production.- 13 Nanofarming: Nanotechnology in Biofuel Production.- 14 Potential of Extremophiles in bioelectrochemical systems and biohydrogen production.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Sustainable Energy and Technological
Book SynopsisThis book contains selected papers presented at the First International Symposium on Sustainable Energy and Technological Advancements (ISSETA 2021), which was organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Meghalaya, Shillong, India, during September 24–25, 2021. The topics covered in the book mainly focuses on the cutting-edge research domain with respect to sustainable energy technologies, smart building, integration, and application of multiple energy sources; advanced power converter topologies and their modulation techniques; and information and communication technologies for smart microgrids.Table of ContentsImpact of Reverse Power Flow due to High Solar PV Penetration on Distribution Protection System.- Modelling And Performance Evaluation Of MPPT based PMSG Wind Energy Conversion System With Boost Conveter In MATLABb/Simulink Environment.- Optimal Scheduling of Grid Connected PV System with Battery Energy Storage.
£208.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Proceedings of Second International Conference in
Book SynopsisThis book presents selected peer-reviewed papers from the International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies, which was held on October 28–29, 2021, at Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, India. The book reports on the latest developments in the field of mechanical and energy technology in contributions prepared by experts from academia and industry. The broad range of topics covered includes aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, artificial intelligence, nonmaterial and nonmanufacturing technologies, rapid manufacturing technologies and prototyping, remanufacturing, renewable energies technologies, metrology and computer-aided inspection, etc. Accordingly, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers in various fields, especially mechanical and industrial engineering, and energy technologies.Table of ContentsRedesign and Analysis of Cargo Containers for Delivery Drone Applications.- The Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing Green Internet of Things (IOT) Towards Energy Saving Practices in the Current Environment.- Monitoring of Infrastructure and Development for Smart Cities Supported by IOT Method.- A Review on Various Aerodynamics Control Techniques.- Air Pollution Index Prediction: A Machine Learning Approach.- A Comparative Study of Different IOT Sensors.- Evaluating the Performance of Deep Learning Methods and Its Impact on Digital Marketing.- Effectiveness of Machine Learning Technology in Detecting Patterns of Certain Diseases Within Patient Electronic Healthcare Records.- Sparse Function Learning for Alzheimer's Disease Detection Dependent on Magnetic Characteristics Imaging with Mark Information.- A Study on the Relationship between Cloud Computing and Data Mining in Business Organizations.
£208.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Second Harmonic Current Reduction Techniques for
Book SynopsisTwo-stage single-phase converters, including two-stage single-phase dc-ac inverters and two-stage single-phase PFC converters, are interfacing power converters between dc and ac voltage/current sources, which have been widely applied for dc-ac and ac-dc power conversion. For the two-stage single-phase converter, the ac-side power pulsates at twice the ac voltage frequency, resulting in second harmonic current (SHC) which might flow into the dc-dc converter, the dc voltage source, and dc load. This book clarifies the generation, propagation, and side-effects of this SHC and proposes the SHC reduction control schemes for the dc-dc converter, with different topologies and/or different operating modes, in the single-phase converter. On this basis, the second harmonic current compensator (SHCC) is proposed to compensate the SHC, significantly reducing the dc bus capacitance. In doing so, the electrolytic capacitors, with short lifetimes, are removed from the two-stage single-phase converter, leading to extended system lifetime and enhanced system stability. For having flawless SHC compensation performance, the port-current control schemes are proposed for the SHCC. Additionally, the stability analysis is carried out for the two-stage single-phase converter with the addition of SHCC. This book is a monograph combining theoretical analysis and engineering design, which could not only be a reference book for master students, Ph.D. students, and teachers majoring in power electronics but also be a handbook for the electrical engineers working on the research and development of LED drivers, EV on-board chargers, railway auxiliary power supplies, aviation power supplies, renewable energy generation systems, etc.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Basic Approaches for Reducing Second Harmonic Current in Single-Phase Power Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Two-Stage Single-Phase Inverter with Buck-Derived BVCC as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Two-Stage Single-Phase Inverter with Boost-Derived BVCC as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Cascaded Single-Phase Inverter with Pre-Regulator plus LLC Resonant Converter as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for Two-Stage Single-Phase Inverter with BCCC as Front-End DC-DC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for DC-DC Converter in Two-Stage Single-Phase PFC Converter.- Second Harmonic Current Reduction for DC-DC Converter in Single-Phase AC-DC-AC Converter.- Current Reference Feedforward Control for Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- One-Cycle Control for Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- Virtual Parallel-Impedance Based Control Scheme for Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- Adaptive Voltage Control for Reducing Light-Load Loss of Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.- Stability Analysis for Two-Stage Single-Phase Converter with Electrolytic Capacitor-Less SHCC.
£107.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Advances in Mechanical and Energy Technology:
Book SynopsisThis book presents the select proceedings the 2nd International Conference on Mechanical and Energy Technologies (ICMET 2021). The broad range of topics and issues covered are bulk deformation processes and sheet metal forming, composites, ceramics, and polymers processing, corrosion, heat treatment, microstructure and materials properties, energy materials, failure and fracture mechanics, friction, wear, tribology, and surface engineering, functionally graded materials, cellular materials, low friction and corrosion resistive materials for energy applications, lubricants and lubrication, machinability and formability of materials, material science and engineering, and materials for energy storage. This book will be useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in the areas of mechanical and industrial engineering, energy technologies, and allied fields.Table of ContentsApplication of Taguchi Approach to Optimize the Robot Spot Welding Parameters of JSC590RN Mild Steel.- Taguchi with GRA Based Optimization of Machining Parameters for End Milling of SS-304.- Design and Analysis of Knuckle Pin using Different Materials in Ansys.- The Current State and Potential of Canal-top Solar Power Plant in India.- Weapon Detection Rope Roaming Human Safety Robot.- Review and Real World Usability of Magnetic Levitation Trains.- Entrepreneurial Women in the Culture of Ceará: The Case of Cearens Literature.- Machining of Composite Materials using Different Conventional and Unconventional Machining Processes: A Short Review.- An Investigation on Effect of Hybrid Nanofluids in End Milling of Aluminium 6061 Alloy.- Classification Methods for Labelled Data in Machine Learning.- A Review of Solar Refrigeration for Cooling Applications.
£134.99
Springer Verlag, Singapore Energy and Environment in the Tropics
Book SynopsisThe tropical zones are dominated by developing countries, which mainly face problematic environmental issues. Different than four-season countries, tropical countries have a continuous summer-like season and therefore they are rich in clean energy sources like solar and biomass. Hence, the mitigations of environment and energy issues in the tropics would require specific understanding and different approach to solutions. This book offers an assortment of studies on scenarios of environment as well as energy demand and power generation technologies in the tropics. Many of the countries within the tropics are highly populated, and this results in various problems related to the environment and energy. The demand for energy in these countries keeps increasing but concurrently there are also environmental issues that require serious attention. As the global concern on the environment is alarming today, the choice of power generation should be of the cleanest possible resource. This various reports on research activities carried out in the tropics on the aspect of environment and energy presented in this book are highly beneficial for those who like to see an improvement in the tropics with regard to environment and energy systems.Table of Contents1. Energy Trends and Opportunities in Society 5.0 2. Road Towards Net-zero Emissions in the Tropics 3. Vehicle Emissions and Nuisance Study due to Idling Engines in Malaysia 4. Net-Zero Energy and Low Carbon Footprint in Residential Buildings in Tropical Regions 5. Solar Energy Potential Assessments in Rain-dominated Tropical Monsoon Climates 6. Impact of Surface Temperature of a Photovoltaic Solar Panel on Voltage Production 7. Development of a High-Performance Modified Fresnel Solar Cooker 8. Plastic Waste Issue in Malaysia: Where are We? 9. A Critical Review on Conversions of Waste Plastics into Value-added Hydrocarbons 10. Microwave Pyrolysis of Plastic Wastes into Hydrogen and Carbon 11. Heterojunction Catalysts for Enhanced Pyrolysis of Biomass and Synthetic Wastes12. Biomass Gasification for Sustainable Power Production in Tropical Countries 13. Review on the Effect of Oxygenated Fuels, Antioxidants and Cetane Improver Additives in Biodiesels on Compression Ignition Engine Performance and Emission 14. The Biogas Technology Development in Ethiopia: The status, and the role of private sectors, academic institutions, and research centers 15. Environment Friendly Production of Coconut Shell Charcoal through Pyrolysis16. Thermal Comfort Attainment by Personal Vortex Tube Cooling Device 17. Urban Heat Island Phenomena in Tropical Countries: An Experimental Elucidation of Wake Flow behind Slender High-rise Buildings 18. Natural Ventilation in Traditional Malay House: A Study of Flow Pattern by an Enhanced Smoke Wire Technique 19. The Importance of Ventilation in Vehicle Cabin on Air Quality 20. Indoor Carbon Dioxide Levels in a Typical Wooden House in Northern Borneo 21. A Review for Sustainable Electrification of Ethiopia with Hydropower Energy 22. Numerical Modelling and Performance Optimization of a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine 23. Heat Transfer Enhancement in Stirling Engines using Fins with Different Configurations 24. The Feasibility of Tidal Energy in the United Arab Emirates
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Advanced Model-Based Charging Control for
Book SynopsisIn this book, the most state-of-the-art advanced model-based charging control technologies for lithium-ion batteries are explained from the fundamental theories to practical designs and applications, especially on the battery modelling, user-involved, and fast charging control algorithm design. Moreover, some other necessary design considerations, such as battery pack charging control with centralized and distributed structures, are also introduced to provide excellent solutions for improving the charging performance and extending the lifetime of the batteries/battery packs. Finally, some future directions are mentioned in brief. This book summarizes the model-based charging control technologies from the cell level to the battery pack level. From this book, readers interested in battery management can have a broad view of modern battery charging technologies. Readers who have no experience in battery management can learn the basic concept, analysis methods, and design principles of battery charging systems. Even for the readers who are occupied in this area, this book also provides rich knowledge on engineering applications and future trends of battery charging technologies.Table of ContentsI. IntroductionII. Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Technologies: Fundamental ConceptsIII. Lithium-Ion Battery Model: Fundamental TheoremIV. Model-based Fast Charging Control for Lithium-Ion BatteriesV. User-Involved Charging Control for Lithium-Ion BatteriesVI. Fast Battery Charging Control with Economic Cost OptimizationVII. User-Involved Battery Charging Control with Economic Cost OptimizationVIII. Charging Problem Analysis for Lithium-Ion Battery PacksIX. Charging Equipments for Lithium-Ion Battery PacksX. Optimal Charging Control for Lithium-Ion Battery Packs: Centralized StructureXI. Optimal Charging Control for Lithium-Ion Battery Packs: Distributed StructureXII. The Future of Lithium-Ion Battery Charging Technologies.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Renewable Energy Scenarios in Future Indian Smart
Book SynopsisThis book presents recent advances in renewable energy scenarios for future Indian smart cities including technologies and devices at the scales of both experimental and theoretical models for Industry 4.0, the concept of automated and computerized industrial manufacturing and practices. The current Indian economy is inclined towards smart urban cities, but the energy deficit in modern society is not well recognized. As a result, there is an enormous need to explore alternative avenues of energy for future smart cities. Because such cities depend significantly on technologies and devices that comprise Industry 4.0, the synthesis of energy scenarios enables an understanding of the technology, applications and devices that contribute immensely to the textile, construction, cosmetics, biomedical and environmental industries, among others. These industrial areas are the key starting points for a wide range of applications, consequently becoming top priorities for science and technology policy development. Such advances already have been adopted in various contemporary services and products, especially in the fields of electronics, health care, chemicals, cosmetics, composites and energy. This book is a valuable resource for practising energy planners, citizens and professionals such as businesspeople, bureaucrats from all levels of government, employees from nongovernmental public organizations and their volunteers and other individuals who have stakes in the development of their city-region.Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Concept of Sustainable Energy System for Smart Cities Chapter 2 – Overview to renewable energy systems Chapter 3 – Advancement in Renewable Energy Scenarios Chapter 4 – Conventional methods of energy system evaluation Chapter 5 – Quantifying the amount of energy harvest Chapter 6 – Variability of energy resources at diverse scale Chapter 7 – Feasibility analysis of an energy system Chapter 8 – Synthesis and transitions in energy systems, and policy
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Oxygen-Carrier-Aided Combustion Technology for
Book SynopsisThis open access book surveys the development of OCAC technology in the last decade for solid fuel conversion in fluidized beds. The scientific concerns, including combustion and emission characteristics, ash-related problems, OC aging, and so on, are summarized and analyzed. Beyond this, new concepts like OCAC with Oxy-PFBC, OCAC coupled with staged fuel conversion, OCAC in rotatory kilns and multi-functional OCAC are proposed, so as to promote the applications of OCAC to various fields in the future. Moreover, this book also outlines the perspectives for future research and development of OCAC. As an emerging technology, extensive studies and investigations are still necessary to fill in the gap from the fundamental understanding of the technology to its industrial demonstrations. Nevertheless, we believe that this book provides novel insights for the readership of energy and combustion and stimulate meaningful follow-on research on OCAC technology.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- The evolution of OCAC and its basic working principles.- OCAC for fuel conversion without CO2 capture.- OCAC technology in oxy-fuel combustion for carbon capture.- New concepts for OCAC in other applications.- Perspectives on future research.- Conclusions.
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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Hydrogen Energy for Beginners
Book SynopsisThis book highlights the outstanding role of hydrogen in energy processes, where it is the most functional element due to its unique peculiarities that are highlighted and emphasized in the book. The first half of the book covers the great natural hydrogen processes in biology, chemistry, and physics, showing that hydrogen is a trend that can unite all natural sciences. The second half of the book is devoted to the technological hydrogen processes that are under research and development with the aim to create the infrastructure for hydrogen energetics. The book describes the main features of hydrogen that make it inalienable player in processes such as fusion, photosynthesis, and metabolism. It also covers the methods of hydrogen production and storage, highlighting at the same time the exclusive importance of nanotechnologies in those processes. Table of ContentsUnique Properties of Hydrogen. Hydrogen Bond. Hydrogen in Nuclear Fusion. Photosynthesis. Hydrogen in Metabolism: Oxidative Respiration. Biohydrogen Production. Hydrogen Production via Water Splitting under the Action of Light. Conventional Methods of Hydrogen Production. Hydrogen Fuel Cells. Hydrogen Storage. Production of Atomic Photochemical Hydrogen and Photoinjection of Hydrogen in Solids.
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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Emerging Technologies: Socio-Behavioral Life
Book SynopsisTraditional Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) methodologies affect the public health and environmental impacts from a material, product, process or activity. The authors of this book suggest that a more holistic approach that incorporates societal and behavioral dimensions will create better results. They discuss how to develop an adaptive framework that would include a wider range of perspectives and disciplines. The book will also include discussions about "Technological Black Swans," trading zones, ethics, behavioral nanotechnology, governance, risk, green design, tools for practitioners, and conclude with a chapter presenting a "strategic outlook."Trade Review"Fact or fiction? This book is a great introduction to social behavior and the science aspects of technology-orientated people like me. The first two chapters present plausible fictional role-playing scenarios of the decisions the public could encounter when nanotechnology comes into their homes.The other chapters provide in-depth novel approaches on how to look at future impacts of nanotechnology that will impact a variety of stakeholders."—Prof. Paul Westerhoff, Arizona State University, USA"The last century has witnessed the evolution of technologies from vacuum tubes to semiconductors to nanomaterials. Unlike previous technologies, the spiral on innovations in nanotechnology has demonstrated unique applications that were previously impossible to attain by other means. Yet, there is growing concern about environmental impacts of nanomaterials, and thus the subject of life cycle analysis of nanomaterials and products employing nanomaterials is extremely engaging. The book by Gorman, Savage, and Street is very timely as it deals with topics as indispensable as water, mining, human health, to name just a few. The various contributions in this edited volume provide a well-balanced view and critical life cycle analysis of nanomaterials, which is useful for technologists, policy makers, and concerned citizens."—Prof. Ashok Vaseashta, Institute for Advanced Sciences Convergence & Int'l Clean Water Institute, NUARI, VA, USA and VTT/AVC, U.S. Department of State, Washington DC, USATable of ContentsUsing Nanotechnology to Filter Water: A Hypothetical Case Study. Nanotechnology for Human Health. Assessing Emerging Technology Systems: Why LCA Fails. Technology Mandates and Socio-Behavioral Life Cycle Assessment. Issues in Life Cycle Risk Assessment: The Way Ahead. Organizational Capability Life Cycles for Responsible Innovation. Socialis Commodis and Life Cycle Analysis: A Critical Examination of Uncertainty. Who Let the "Social Scientists" into the Lab? What Are the Factors Affecting Anthropogenic Phosphorous Loss? A Case Study of Chaohu Watershed in Central China. Life Cycle Assessment and the U.S. Policy-Making Context. Unexpected Appropriations of Technology and Life Cycle Analysis: Reframing Cradle-to-Grave Approaches. Surface-Friendly Urban Mining.
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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications:
Book SynopsisThe impending energy crisis brought on by the running out of finite and non-homogenously distributed fossil fuel reserves and the worldwide increase in energy demand has prompted vast research in the development of sustainable energy technologies in the last few decades. However, the efficiency of most of these new technologies is relatively small and therefore it needs to be increased to eventually replace conventional technologies based on fossil fuels. The required efficiency increase primarily relies on the ability to improve the performance of the functional materials which are at the heart of these technologies. The purpose of this book is to give a unified and comprehensive presentation of the fundamentals and the use and design of novel materials for efficient sustainable energy applications, such as conversion, storage, transmission, and consumption. The book presents general coverage of the use and design of advanced materials for sustainable energy applications. Thus, the book addresses all the relevant aspects, such as materials for energy conversion, storage, transmission, and consumption.Trade Review“This book is a great introduction to energy materials, and I would certainly recommend it to my students. With simple prose, useful diagrams, and essential equations, this book is not a mere summary of current energy materials applications, but a tool for students and for those working in the field. This book explores how the fundamental materials research fields of energy generation, energy storage, and energy conversion are interlinked in a complex relationship, and how this relationship must adapt to a landscape of ever-increasing world energy consumption.”--Dr. Suman-Lata Sahonta, University of Cambridge, UK“This book is a comprehensive collection of the latest advancement in the materials science research for energy applications. It comes at a unique point in time when the search for sustainable alternative sources of energy could not be more relevant. This is an interesting introduction to both conventional and exotic applications written by recognized authors in the field and also provides a solid background and in-depth discussion of various topics.” --Dr. Giorgio Ercolano, Université de Montpellier, FranceTable of ContentsIntroduction. Materials for sustainable energy applications. Energy conversion. Solar energy. Thermoelectric conversion. Piezoelectric conversion. Fuel cells. Energy storage. Batteries. Supercapacitors. Photosplitting and fuel synthesis. Hydrogen storage. Energy transmission and consumption. Superconductors. Light-emitting diodes. Solid-state refrigeration based on caloric effects.
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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Solar Power for the World: What You Wanted to
Book SynopsisThe book describes the industrial revolution associated with the implementation of electric power generation by photovoltaics (PV). The book’s editor and contributing authors are among the leading pioneers in PV from its industrial birth in 1954 all the way up to the stormy developments during the first decade of the new century. The book describes the dramatic events in industry between 2009 and 2013 and puts all this into perspective. It concludes that solar power is yet to strengthen its role in technology and in mainstream of the world’s economy.Trade Review"This book brings together a collection of lively, easy-to-read articles written by notable global leaders involved in the research and development of photovoltaic (PV) systems. The book is the inspiration of its editor, Prof. Wolfgang Palz, himself a true solar pioneer. In the opening chapters, Prof. Walz provides the historical context and a future vision of the world of solar power. This is followed by a compilation of contributions from numerous experts who provide entertaining and thought-provoking perspectives on PV’s history and development, including the early days of research and the gradual and, more recent, explosive growth of the technology as a global clean energy source. There are abundant stories and anecdotes about the many unique applications of PV technologies, the many scientists working to develop and market these technologies, and the key milestones in the history of this technology. This book is must reading for all who are working in the photovoltaic field and for all who are curious about the major role this technology is coming to play in our renewable energy future."—Dave Renne, President, International Solar Energy Society"Solar Power for the World is quite a remarkable book as it details from many of the original pioneers the development of solar, and in particular PV, from its early beginnings to the current time. Initially photovoltaics was thought to be, by those outside of academic circles, just an interesting phenomenon of low efficiency and expensive and suitable only for use by space vehicles. However, the early visionaries laid the foundations for the multi-billion dollar industry it is now and helped develop solar to become a mainstream power source. Without the policy contributions from people like Hermann Scheer and the extension of the technologies to take in transport and storage the vision of towards 100 percent renewables for future power could not even be envisaged. This book is a great reference on the transition of thought from research to widespread public use of solar and all the different insights necessary to make the shift to low carbon energy. It is a very useful reference."—Monica Oliphant, Research Scientist, Specialising in Renewable Energy and Residential End Use Efficiency"This book brings together a collection of lively, easy-to-read articles written by notable global leaders involved in the research and development of photovoltaic (PV) systems. The book is the inspiration of its editor, Prof. Wolfgang Palz, himself a true solar pioneer. In the opening chapters, Prof. Walz provides the historical context and a future vision of the world of solar power. This is followed by a compilation of contributions from numerous experts who provide entertaining and thought-provoking perspectives on PV’s history and development, including the early days of research and the gradual and, more recent, explosive growth of the technology as a global clean energy source. There are abundant stories and anecdotes about the many unique applications of PV technologies, the many scientists working to develop and market these technologies, and the key milestones in the history of this technology. This book is must reading for all who are working in the photovoltaic field and for all who are curious about the major role this technology is coming to play in our renewable energy future."—Dave Renne, President, International Solar Energy Society"Solar Power for the World is quite a remarkable book as it details from many of the original pioneers the development of solar, and in particular PV, from its early beginnings to the current time. Initially photovoltaics was thought to be, by those outside of academic circles, just an interesting phenomenon of low efficiency and expensive and suitable only for use by space vehicles. However, the early visionaries laid the foundations for the multi-billion dollar industry it is now and helped develop solar to become a mainstream power source. Without the policy contributions from people like Hermann Scheer and the extension of the technologies to take in transport and storage the vision of towards 100 percent renewables for future power could not even be envisaged. This book is a great reference on the transition of thought from research to widespread public use of solar and all the different insights necessary to make the shift to low carbon energy. It is a very useful reference."—Monica Oliphant, Research Scientist, Specialising in Renewable Energy and Residential End Use EfficiencyTable of ContentsList of ContributorsHymn to the SunIntroduction to Solar Power for theWorldPARTI ALIFE FOR PV: WOLFGANG PALZ’S NOTABLE ROLE IN DEVELOPMENTFROM THE EARLY DAYS UNTIL NOW1 The Rising Sun in a Developing WorldWolfgang Palz1.1 Electric Power, a Pillar of Modern Society1.1.1 Electricity in Today’s Life1.1.2 The ConventionalWorld of Electricity1.1.3 Solar PV: A Part of the New SemiconductorWorld1.2 Looking Back to Light the Future1.2.1 The Emergence of Electricity1.2.2 From the "Voltaic Pile" to the Photovoltaic Cell1.2.3 Photovoltaic Power: The First Steps1.3 Solar Power for Space Satellites1.4 First Ideas about Lighting with Solar Power1.4.1 Mutations of the Societies in the US and Europe1.4.2 A New Awareness for Solar Power1.4.3 The Oil-Price Shocks and the Nuclear Disasterof 19861.5 After the Vision: A Mountain of Challenges1.5.1 PV in the Starting Blocks in 19731.5.2 The Cost Problem: Technological Challenges1.5.3 The Chicken and Egg Problem: MassProduction1.5.4 Entrenched Energy Strategies and Politics1.5.5 Against Dominant Allocations of State Budgets1.5.6 Administrations1.5.7 Energy Pay-Back Time and Module Lifetime1.5.8 Intermittency of Supply1.5.9 Environmental Challenges1.6 Leadership1.6.1 The Pioneering Role of the US1.6.2 France: A European Solar Pioneer1.6.3 PV Start-Up in Germany1.6.4 PV Ups and Downs in Japan1.6.5 UNESCO1.6.6 The European Union1.6.7 The G81.6.8 The Energy Empire Fights Back2 Solar Power for the WorldWolfgang Palz2.1 Basics for a New Solar Age2.1.1 The Ethical Imperative of Photovoltaics2.1.2 Cost and Social Acceptance: Ingredients for aViable Energy Strategy2.1.3 PV as Part of a Holistic Approach towardsRenewable Energy Implementation and EnergyConservation2.1.4 What about the Power Plants on the Road?2.1.4.1 Car drivers and their power plants2.1.4.2 Mobilising PV for transport2.2 Driving Forces2.2.1 Aspirations of the People2.2.2 Preserving Nature and Alleviating ClimateChange2.2.3 Peak Oil2.2.4 Energy Security of Supply2.3 The Role of Stakeholders in Society2.3.1 Governments and Administrations2.3.2 Industry and Finance2.3.3 PV Costs and Benefits for Society: A SpecialRole for the Grid Operators2.4 A New Energy Paradigm2.4.1 Centralised or Decentralised PV2.4.2 What Role Can Conventional Power UtilitiesPlay?2.4.3 Communities and Regions Mastering TheirOwn Energy Supply2.4.4 The Autonomous Energy House: SolarArchitecture and the Building Industry2.5 Power for the People2.5.1 Starting a Global Strategy: 10Watts per Head2.5.2 PV for the People in the IndustrialisedWorld2.5.3 PV for the People in the Solar Belt2.6 Power for the Poor2.6.1 Getting Involved2.6.2 PV Power for the Poor in the DevelopingCountries2.6.3 Power for the Poor in the IndustrialisedCountries2.7 Power for Peace3 PV Today and ForeverWolfgang Palz3.1 Solar Power 2009–10: AWealth of Achievements3.1.1 The Global PV Markets 2009–103.1.2 Political, Financial, and Industrial Environment3.1.3 The Technology Boom Goes On3.2 Outlook3.2.1 On the Threshold of Commercial Viability3.2.2 Outlook towards 20203.2.3 PV as Part of a 100 Percent Renewable EnergyWorld3.3 ConclusionsPART II THE BEGINNING OF PV IN THE UNITED STATES4 EarlyWork on Photovoltaic Devices at the Bell TelephoneLaboratoriesMorton B. Prince5 Terrestrial Photovoltaic Industry: The BeginningPeter F. Varadi6 Bringing the Oil Industry into the PictureKarl Wolfgang B¨oer7 The Story of SunPowerRichard M. Swanson7.1 Introduction7.2 The Beginnings of Terrestrial PV7.3 My Early Years7.4 Formation of SunPower7.5 Concentrators7.6 Race Cars7.7 Optical Detectors7.8 The PV Business Takes Off7.9 Airplanes7.10 Project Mercury7.11 A New Plan7.12 Cypress7.13 Goodbye Concentrators7.14 Becoming a Manufacturer7.15 Polarization7.16 IPO7.17 PowerLight7.18 Epilog8 History of Technologies, Development for Solar Silicon CostReductionFrederick Schmid8.1 Introduction8.2 Development of HEM and FAST for Reducing theCost of SiliconWafers8.3 FAST Development8.4 Development of Technology for Reducing SiliconMeltstock8.5 Summary9 Solar Cell Development Work at COMSAT Laboratories(1967–1975)Denis J. Curtin10 The IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists ConferenceAmerico F. (Moe) Forestieri10.1 Brief History of the US IEEE PVSC and the WilliamR. Cherry Committee10.2 8th PVSC: The 1970 PVSC in Seattle,Washington,by Joseph Loferski10.3 12th PVSC: 1976 Baton Rouge, Louisiana,by Americo ForestieriPART III PV STARTING A SOLAR AGE IN EUROPE11 Initiating a Solar Revolution in GermanyHermann Scheer12 My Solar Age Started with TchernobylFranz Alt12.1 Solar Policy Is Social Policy13 Will This Work? Is It Realistic? Thoughts and Acts of aPolitical Practitioner with a Solar VisionHans-Josef Fell13.1 MyWay of Solar Thinking13.2 Being Called a Solar Do-Gooder and UnrealisticPolitician13.3 Some Important Steps of My Life Illustrate thePersistence of My SolarWay13.4 And How Is It Today?14 The Role of Research Institutes for the Promotion of PV:The Case of Fraunhofer ISE (Institute of Solar EnergySystems)Adolf Goetzberger15 PV in Berlin—How it All Began: The Story of Solon, Q-Cells.PV in BrazilStefan Krauter16 The Kick-Off PV Programme in Germany: The OneThousand PV Roofs ProgrammeWalter Sandtner17 The Story of Developing Solar Glass Fac¸adesJoachim Benemann18 PV in Europe, from 1974 to 2009: A Personal ExperienceHelmut Kiess18.1 Insight Period: 1974–198818.2 Innovation Period during the Decade 1988–199818.2.1 State of the Art in 1988: Some Details18.2.2 The Decade between 1988 and 199818.2.3 State of the Art in 1998: Some Details18.3 Innovation and Industrial Production during theDecade between 1998 and 200818.3.1 State of the Art in 2008: Some Details18.4 Epilogue19 France Did NotWant to Look for the SunAlain Li´ebard and Yves-Bruno Civel20 More Electricity for Less CO2Yves Bamberger20.1 Electric Eco-Efficient End-Uses20.2 Achieving an Ever Lower-Carbon Electricity Mixwith Nuclear and Renewables20.3 Networks: A Tool for Pooling Production andIntegrating Renewable Energies20.4 Carbon-Free Electric Mix as an Opportunity toDevelop New Industrial Facilities21 The History of Renewable Energies in the Canary Islands,Especially in TenerifeRicardo Melchior and Manuel Cendagorta22 WhyWas Switzerland Front-Runner for PV in the 90s butLost the Leadership after 2000?Thomas Nordmann23 Solar Power in Geneva, SwitzerlandPhilippe Verburgh23.1 A First-Class Solar Potential23.2 The "5 MW Solar" Project and the "SIG VitaleRange"23.3 A Sunny Future for Geneva24 The PV World Conference in ViennaWolfgang Hein25 Abandoning Nuclear in Favor of Renewable Energies: TheLife Story of Giuliano Grassi—Florence, ItalyGiuliano Grassi25.1 First Period: Beginning of My Professional Activityas Engineer25.2 Second Period: Transition from Electro-Mechanicalto Nuclear Activity25.3 Third Period: Renewable Energies25.4 Concluding RemarksPART IV PV IN ASIA: A DRAGON ISWAKING UP26 PV in Japan: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 417Osamui Ikki and Izumi Kaizuka26.1 History26.2 Current Status of PV in Japan26.3 New Support Framework for PV26.4 Conclusion27 Leaders of the Early Days of the Chinese Solar IndustryQin Haiyan27.1 Turning a Dream into a Reality: The Story ofHuang Ming27.2 The Richest Man in China: The Story of ShiZhengrong27.3 Internationalization and a Traditional Chinese Soul:The Story of Miao Liansheng27.4 Development Led by Technology: The Story ofGao Jifan28 Review of China’s Solar PV Industry in 2009Gao Hu29 Lighting theWorld: Yesterday, Today and TomorrowBiswajit Ghosh29.1 Light and Energy29.2 Path toward Initiatives on PV Research29.3 PV in India and International ScientificCooperation29.4 Lighting the Remote29.5 Views of the AuthorPARTV PVFOR A BETTER DEVELOPING WORLD30 Photovoltaics in the World Bank Group PortfolioAnil Cabraal30.1 World Bank Group Photovoltaics Projects30.2 Business Models for Off-Grid Service30.3 Key Lessons of Experience30.4 Guidelines for Designing Sustainable Off-GridProjects30.5 Future Support for Photovoltaics31 Illiterate Rural Grandmothers Solar-Electrifying Their OwnVillagesBunker Roy31.1 Ground-Breaking Innovation in the Field ofTechnology31.2 Sustainable Development: Now and in the Future31.3 Innovation and Its Practical Application31.4 Demystifying of 21st Century Technology in19th Century Conditions—Management, Controland Ownership in the Hands of the Rural Pooraround theWorld31.5 Present and Future Impact of Innovation: Numberof People Affected31.5.1 Renewable Energy31.5.2 Continent of Africa31.5.3 Global31.5.3.1 Providing an answer to a majorchallenge-tackling global climatechange from the community level32 Early PV Markets and Solar Solutions in South AsiaNeville Williams33 Photovoltaic Power Systems for Lifting Women Out ofPoverty in Sub-Saharan AfricaDominique Campana33.1 Solar Energy against the "Energy Poverty" Trap33.2 In Conclusion34 Promoting PV in Developing CountriesBernard McNelis34.1 Looking at Solar34.2 Into PV34.3 Into All Things Solar34.4 Into Intermediate Technology34.5 Into Africa34.6 Global Solar Pumping Programme34.7 IT Power34.8 Mali34.9 Dominican Republic34.10 China34.11 Robert Hill34.12 EPIA34.13 World Bank,Washington, Corruption34.14 Other Countries, People, Institutions34.15 Where DoWe Go from Here?PART VI PV FOR THEWORLD35 On the International Call for Photovoltaics of 2008Daniel Lincot36 AWorld Network for Solar R&D: ISESMonica Oliphant37 Three Steps to a Solar System: From 1% to 40% and 100%Harry Lehmann37.1 Equal Treatment37.2 A Further Step: Coming Out of the Niche37.3 Full Solar Supply or the "Great Transformation"37.4 Scenarios: A Look into the Present and theFuture37.5 To Sum Up I Can Say: 100% Solar System IsPossible!38 SolarBankMichael T. Eckhart38.1 Landmark Solar PV Study in 197838.2 Away from PV for 15 Years38.3 Return to Solar PV in 199538.4 World Bank 1996–199838.5 India 1996–200138.6 South Africa 1997–200238.7 Europe 1997–200438.8 ACORE 2001–Present38.9 Bonn 2004, WIREC 2008, and IRENA38.10 SolarBank Looking Forward39 Solar Power in PracticeStefan Behling40 AWorld in BlueBernd Melchior40.1 From Butterflies to aWorld in "Blue": How Did ThisHappen?40.2 New Treatment for Porous Materials to ConserveMonuments Like the Dome of Cologne40.3 Process Steps for a Treatment with theAutoclave40.4 Translucent Insulation Material40.5 My Start into Photovoltaic40.6 Changing DC Current into AC Current40.7 Diffuse Light Concentrator40.8 Tracking and Concentration Systems40.9 The ADS Concept: Autonomous, Decentralized,Sustainable40.10 The Blue Mountain40.11 ADS Robinson Club on Fuerteventura40.12 First Bungalow in theWorld Realized in ADS:"Casa Solar", Almunecar, Spain40.13 Solar Powered Container: 3000 km Trip to 7th EUPhotovoltaic Solar Conference and Exhibition inSeville, Spain, October 198640.14 A Solar Powered OrthopedicWorkshop Containerfor a Hospital in Tanzania40.15 Integration of Photovoltaic into Roofs: "Sunflate"40.16 SUNCLAY + SUNERGY: A Two-ComponentPhotovoltaic System for the Harmonic, Aestheticand Flexible Integration into the Architecture ofRoof40.17 Next Generation Photovoltaic40.18 New Generation of Solar Clay Tiles40.19 The Combination of Solar and Wind BSWT41 Factory for Sale, or the Long and StonyWay to Cheap SolarEnergy: The Story of the Thin-Film CdTe Solar Cells; FirstSolar and Others—A Semi-AutobiographyDieter Bonnet42 High Efficiency Photovoltaics for a SustainableWorldAntonio Luque42.1 Introduction42.2 The 2008 Spanish Boom42.3 A Market Forecast Model42.4 The FULLSPECTRUM Project and the ISFOC42.5 Summary43 Nonconventional Sensitized Mesoscopic (Gr¨atzel) SolarCellsMichael Gr¨atzel44 Solar Bicycles, Mercedes, Handcuffs—PlusEnergy BuildingsGallus Cadonau44.1 AWorldwide Unique Solar Decision: Tour de Sol44.1.1 CO2-free Hotel Ucliva in the Swiss Alps:1st Solarcar Race of theWorld44.1.2 Tour de Sol 1985: Solar Bicycles andMercedes Benz44.1.3 First Solarcar Driving Past an AtomicPower Plant44.1.4 Geneva—Final Stage of the 1st Tour de Sol1985: The Power of the Sun44.1.5 Tour de Sol 2 in 1986: MassachusettsInstitute of Technology in the RoadsideDitch44.1.6 Welding and Sweating Instead ofChampagne44.1.7 Strong Solar Teams from Germany and theSwiss School of Engineering Biel44.1.8 Solar Cells for "Independency" orTerrestrial PV Utilisation?44.1.9 Tour 3 in 1987: Huge Interest and"Chermobiles"44.1.10 Huge International Media Coverage44.1.11 Tour Organisation and Its Regulations44.1.12 Tour de Sol Protests and Appeals in Court?44.1.13 Solar Mountain Race: Through 360 Curvesto Arosa/GR44.2 World’s First Energy Feed-in System inBurgdorf/BE44.2.1 Tour de Sol in France: Solar Energy Insteadof Air Pollution44.2.2 World’s First Energy Feed-in System inBurgdorf/BE: "Grid Interconnection"44.2.3 The Principles of Solar Energy Use: BestTechnology or Self-Sufficiency?44.2.4 Tour de Sol 4 in 1988: PV Innovation andFinancing Are Getting Broader44.2.5 PV on Land and onWater44.2.6 Solar Energy Is Getting IncreasinglyPopular Also for Groups and Managers44.2.7 Safety, Recuperation and Road Capability inWinter44.2.8 Solar Power: A Friendly Alternative44.2.9 Tour de Sol: "A Hotbed for Solar-ElectricMobility"44.2.10 Car Makers, What Have You Done in thePast?44.2.11 Tour de Sol and the International SolarcarFederation (ISF)44.2.12 Rail 2000 and Solarcars in Double-DeckCoaches44.2.13 The Ideal SOLARCAR 2000: Emission-FreeTraffic Circulation in the 21st Century44.3 The Solar Alternative in Road Traffic:World SolarChallenge44.3.1 The Solar Alternative in Road Traffic44.3.1.1 Two hundred years after theFrench Revolution: The SolarRevolution (1989)44.3.1.2 California’s Clean Air Act,Zero-Emission Vehicles, PVProgram for 1000 kW Roofs44.3.1.3 First alpine crossing withsolarcars: The Sun conquers theGotthard Pass in 198944.3.1.4 Solarcar: A danger for 150 pigs?44.3.1.5 Alpine tests at the 1st EuropeanChampionship of AlpineSolarcars (ASEM) in 198944.3.1.6 Bea Vetterli’s solarcar in themountains: downhill with morethan 100 km/h44.3.1.7 St. Moritz: 1st ASEM finish and1st electric light in Switzerland44.3.1.8 The British and St. Moritz:Inventors of winter tourism44.3.1.9 Clean Energy St. Moritz: Theoverall energy concept44.3.1.10 Last Tour de Sol in 199144.3.1.11 Solarcar world record: 148 km/hat the ASEM 199544.3.2 World Solar Challenge in Australia andthe US44.3.2.1 FirstWorld Solar Challenge in1987: 3005 km across Australia44.3.2.2 Japan’sWaterloo at the 1st WSC:Detlef Schmitz Missed the Start44.3.2.3 The SecondWorld SolarChallenge and its dangers in theAustralian desert44.3.2.4 The "GREATEST RACE on EARTH,Creating a SOLUTION notPOLLUTION"44.3.2.5 International Solar High-TechCompetition across Australia44.3.2.6 What technology and strategywas responsible for the victory?44.3.2.7 "Spirit of Biel": 1.8 dl (Solar) fuelfor 100 km—55 times moreefficient44.3.2.8 Great suspense and an odd cup inMcLarens on the lake44.3.2.9 Detlef Schmitz: the friendly"Suitcase Man"44.3.2.10 Detlef: veteran andmisadventurer at each WSC1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 199944.3.2.11 World Solar Challenge 1993:Japan invests millions insolarcars44.3.2.12 Honda changes its strategy forthe WSC 199344.3.2.13 WSC and Sunrayce in the US andother solar races in 199644.4 Solar Prize, Handcuffs and PlusEnergy Buildings44.4.1 Swiss Solar Prize and Handcuffs44.4.1.1 Solar utilisation: from traffic tobuilding sector44.4.1.2 "Solar 91: for an energyindependentSwitzerland"44.4.1.3 First Solar Prize 1991 for world’sbiggest solar surface perinhabitant44.4.1.4 Federal Councillor Adolf Ogi:initiative, courage and solarinstallations44.4.1.5 Handcuffs, excavators and solarelectricity44.4.1.6 Ren´e B¨ artschi: "most successfulSwiss governing councillor"44.4.1.7 Four times too much solar energyand a winter bathe44.4.1.8 European Commission, USDepartment of Energy andJapanese Industry44.4.1.9 Best integrated solarinstallations: withoutoverbuilding cultural land44.4.1.10 The solar mission of the FederalMinister of Energy44.4.2 Solar Energy on the Rise44.4.2.1 European PV Conference inand popular initiative for solarenergy44.4.2.2 European Parliament: SwissSolar Prize—model for EuropeanSolar Prize44.4.2.3 Bonn-Cologne-Brussels-Amsterdam: more solarelectricity than in Australia44.4.2.4 Federal Chancellor Vranitzkyawards 1st European Solar Prizein Vienna44.4.2.5 Chancellor Vranitzky: "CentralEurope free of nuclear powerplants"44.4.2.6 First European Solar Prize goesto successful opponent of EDF44.4.2.7 City/Charter: implementation ofthe goals of Rio on municipalitylevel44.4.2.8 Breakthrough in Parliament in1997: one CHF billion for solarenergy44.4.2.9 Ucliva Agreement: first EuropeanShell Solar factory in Switzerland44.4.3 Mephisto & Co against Solar Energy44.4.3.1 The wisdom of ArthurSchopenhauer and solar energy44.4.3.2 J.W. Goethe and "a very gooddinner"—instead of solar energy44.4.3.3 Combat against renewableenergies44.4.3.4 Millions for deception of citizens44.4.3.5 Economic war against innovativebusinesses44.4.3.6 Swiss economical functionaries:best work for the ChineseCommunist Party44.4.3.7 Do authorities harass citizensthat are loyal to the constitution?44.4.3.8 Solar energy instead ofunconstitutional bureaucracy44.4.3.9 Constitutional right for solarbuilding permit: new law withinthree months44.4.4 Market-Based Compensation forRenewable Energies44.4.4.1 Market-based compensation forbillions of fossil-nuclearsubsidies44.4.4.2 Prof. Dr. Ren´e Rhinow: best usageof revenues for measures44.4.4.3 European Court of Justice 2001:grid feed-in is not tax44.4.4.4 Democratic decision of theelectricity consumer on energyinvestments44.4.5 Best Innovative Entrepreneurs forSustainable Economy44.4.5.1 Small- and medium-sizedentrepreneurs are the mostinnovative44.4.5.2 Biogas—compo-gas: 1 kg ofbanana peel = 1 km of car drive44.4.5.3 Solar house on the FederationSquare: built in 22 hours44.4.5.4 Swiss Solar Prize for firstPlusEnergy Building44.4.5.5 Shell’s solar factory inGelsenkirchen: "we want to earnmoney"44.4.5.6 Lord Norman Foster on the 15thSwiss Solar Prize 200544.4.5.7 PlusEnergy Buildings for Alpineresort: 175% Self-Supply44.4.5.8 Energy-intensive industrialPlusEnergy Building: 125%self-supply44.4.5.9 Installed PV performance: worldleader in 1992—last in 200844.4.5.10 Sustainable economy: amateurbecomes world champion44.4.5.11 China could outrun all—economically and ecologically44.5 PEB Cover 75% ofWorld’s Energy Demand44.5.1 From Solar Collectors to PlusEnergyBuildings44.5.1.1 Conclusion of Tour de Sol, WSC aswell as Swiss and European SolarPrize44.5.1.2 Energy efficiency: "Sine qua non"of PlusEnergy Buildings44.5.1.3 PlusEnergy Buildings (PEB) witha self-supply between 100% and200%44.5.1.4 PV and refurbishment of a6-family house: energy needsreduced by 90%44.5.1.5 PV on PlusEnergy Buildings: thelevel of building technology of201044.5.1.6 PV and refurbishment of a12-family house: energy needsreduced by 93%44.5.1.7 Energy-intensive businessbuildings as PlusEnergyBuildings44.5.2 PV-PEB Cover 75% ofWorld’s EnergyConsumption44.5.3 Stanford: "Clearly, Enough RenewableEnergy Exists"44.5.4 First European Award for PlusEnergyBuildings of CHF(≈$) 100000Index
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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Nanotechnology Toward the Sustainocene
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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Biohythane: Fuel for the Future
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Pan Stanford Publishing Pte Ltd Handbook of Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Storage
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Springer Perovskite Solar Cells
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