Alternative and renewable energy sources Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Bio Resource-Based Energy for Sustainable
Book SynopsisEvaluating what types of energy are sustainable is not a simple task. The entire life cycle of each energy source must be considered before it can be classified as sustainable. Within each life cycle there exist multiple indicators that should be included. Each of these indicators may impact or modify some phase of an energy source''s life cycle that effects whether it is truly sustainable. An approach for analysing current energy technologies and their appropriateness to be considered sustainable is the focus this book. Since the most recognised examples of sustainable technologies using renewable resources are wind power, biomass, and solar, these are the primary focus of this assessment.
£46.49
Island Press Our Renewable Future: Laying the Path for 100%
Book SynopsisThe next few decades will see a profound energy transformation throughout the world. By the end of the century, we will shift from fossil fuel dependence to reply primarily on renewable sources like solar, wind biomass, and geothermal power. Driven by the need to avert catastrophic climate change and by the depletion of easily-accessible oil, coal, and natural gas, this transformation will entail a major shift in how we live. What might a 100% renewable future look like? Which technologies will play a critical role in our energy future? What challenges will we face in this transition? And how we can make sure our new system is just and equitable? In Our Renewable Future, expert Richard Heinberg and scientist David Frindley explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the shift to renewable energy. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of our current energy system, the author's survey issues of energy supply and demand in key components of society, including electricity generation, transportation, housing and manufacturing. In their detailed review of each sector, the authors examine the most crucial challenges we face, from intermittency in fuel sources to energy storage and grid redesign. The book concludes with a discussion of energy and equity and a summary of key lessons and steps forward at the individual, community, and national level. The transition to clean energy will not be a simple matter of replacing coal with wind power of oil with solar; it will require society to adapt our energy usage as dramatically as we adapt our energy sources. Our Renewable Future is a clear eyed and urgent guide to this transformation that will be a crucial resource for policymakers and energy activists. The Authors - Richard Heiberg is a Senior Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and is widely regarded as one of the world's foremost educators about the need to transition away from fossil fuels. He has authored twelve books, including The party's Over: Oil, War, and the Fate of Industrial Societies and After burn: Society Beyond Fossil Fuels, and scores of essays and articles that have appeared in such journals as Nature, The American Prospect, The pacific standard, Public Policy Research, Quarterly Review, The Ecologist, Resurgence, The Futurist, European Business Review, Earth Island Journal and The Sun. David Fridley has been staff scientists at the Energy Analysis Program at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California since 1995. He is also Dubiety Group Leader of Lawrence Berkeley's China Energy Group, which collaborates with China on end-user energy efficiency, government energy management programmes and energy policy research. Fridley has written and spoken extensively on the energy and ecological limits of biofuels and serves as Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Fellow at Post Carbon Institute.
£27.84
Nova Science Publishers Inc Offshore Wind Power in the United States
Book SynopsisOffshore wind power is poised to deliver an essential contribution to a clean, robust and diversified U.S. energy portfolio. Capturing and using this large and inexhaustible resource has the potential to mitigate climate change, improve the environment, increase energy security and stimulate the U.S. economy. The United States is now deliberating an energy policy that will have a powerful impact on the nation''s energy and economic health for decades to come. This book provides a broad understanding of today''s wind industry and the offshore resource, as well as the associated technology challenges, economics, permitting procedures and potential risks and benefits.
£139.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Algal Biofuels: Where We've Been, Where We're
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£248.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Exploring the Energy-Water Nexus
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£139.49
Workman Publishing The Homeowner's Energy Handbook: Your Guide to
Book SynopsisAre you looking for creative ways to lower your energy costs, generate more of your own power, or become less reliant on the grid? Paul Scheckel offers practical advice for taking matters into your own hands. Explaining the fundamentals of solar, wind, water, and biofuel energy production, Scheckel shows you how to build and maintain a wide variety of energy-saving and energy-producing equipment, ranging from thermosiphon solar hot water collectors to bicycle-powered generators. Use less energy, save money, and help preserve the environment.
£14.99
Workman Publishing Install Your Own Solar Panels: Designing and
Book SynopsisLabor and related costs account for more than half of the price of the average home solar installation. But homeowners can save thousands of dollars with this user-friendly manual, which follows the same process professional contractors use. Through detailed directions and step-by-step photos, veteran solar installer Joseph Burdick and seasoned builder Philip Schmidt teach you how to determine the size, placement, and type of installation you’ll need. This comprehensive DIY guide covers everything from assembling rooftop racking or building a ground-mount structure to setting up the electrical connections and making a battery bank for off-grid systems.
£14.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal Incentives for Renewable Energy
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£107.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Solar Radiation: Protection, Management &
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£149.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Energy Applications in Power Systems
Book SynopsisAn electric power system is a network of electrical components used to supply, transmit and use electric power. Burning coal produces sulphur, nitrogen oxide and mercury emissions and causes disastrous environmental and health consequences. In addition to environmental issue, fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are non-renewable. Once a deposit of these fuels is depleted it cannot be replenished. Thus, the renewable energy has been widely emphasised in the world. Renewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable. Renewable energy sources are continually and naturally replenished in a short period of time. Renewable energy sources differ from conventional sources in that, generally they cannot be scheduled, and they are often connected to the electricity distribution system rather than the transmission system.
£149.99
Skyhorse Publishing Windmills and Wind Motors: How to Build and Run
Book SynopsisFree, clean, and sustainable energy: wind power is an essential resource everyone can harness. This comprehensive and compact historical work provides everything you need to learn about the theory and construction of everyday windmills, from small ones intended solely as models to those large enough to generate electricity. Powell provides all the necessities to get you on your way, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and designs for every part of the project.Types of windmill projects include:A model windmill with sails two feet acrossA working windmill with sails six feet across, suitable for pumping waterA practical windmill with sails ten feet across, capable of producing up to one-half horse power and able to run light machineryFor those interested in developing alternate, off-the-grid sources of energy, or even those who like to build for fun, Windmills and Wind Motors is a classic, useful guide to harnessing wind power.
£12.10
Nova Science Publishers Inc Microalgae for Biofuel Production & CO2
Book SynopsisOwing to their vast diversity and high growth rate, microalgae offer numerous advantages as the most promising photosynthetic organisms for biofuel production and CO2 bio-sequestration. Two different processes have been proposed for these purposes: microalgal farming and ocean fertilisation. This book focuses primarily on the former while providing a brief introduction to the latter.
£80.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Ethanol & Corn: Changes from Expanding Use
Book SynopsisU.S. policy to expand the production of biofuel for domestic energy use has significant implications for agriculture and resource use. While ongoing research and development investment may radically alter the way biofuel is produced in the future, for now, corn-based ethanol continues to account for most biofuel production. As corn ethanol production increases, so does the production of corn. The effect on agricultural commodity markets has been national, but commodity production adjustments, and resulting environmental consequences, vary across regions. Changes in the crop sector have also affected the cost of feed for livestock producers. As the Nation demands more biofuel production, and markets for new biofuel feedstocks, such as crop residues emerge, the agricultural landscape will be further transformed. This book explores the changes and expanding usage of ethanol and corn biofuels.
£86.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Advances in Energy Research: Volume 5
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£196.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc U.S. Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Export
Book SynopsisThe Obama Administration believes strongly that the United States must lead the clean energy economy of the 21st century. When more of our electricity comes from clean energy, our economy will be more stable, our country more secure, our people healthier and our environment more sustainable. In addition, building a robust clean energy industry will help create the high-paying, high-technology jobs our country''s future requires. This book examines the U.S. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Export Initiative which the Obama Administration has launched and which is the most concerted effort to date to develop America''s capacity for manufacturing clean energy technologies.
£59.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Biomass for Biopower: Feedstock Supply
Book SynopsisBiopower -- a form of renewable energy -- is the generation of electric power from biomass feedstocks. Biopower, which comprised about 1% of electricity generation in 2008, may reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide energy security, and promote economic development. Federal policy-makers are supporting biopower through feedstock supply analysis and biopower technology assessments.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Electricity Generation: Resources,
Book SynopsisThe United States faces important decisions about future energy supply and use. A key question is how renewable energy resources might be used to meet U.S. energy needs in general, and to meet U.S. electricity needs specifically. This book provides a summary of U.S. electricity generation potential from wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, ocean-hydrokinetic, and biomass sources of renewable energy. An assessment of U.S. renewable electricity generation potential and how renewables might satisfy electric power sector demand is discussed, as are the challenges, issues and barriers that might limit renewable electricity generation deployment.
£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Ocean Energy: Technologies & Potential
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£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Solar Power, Renewable Portfolio Standards &
Book SynopsisAmong the available options for encouraging the increased deployment of renewable electricity, renewables portfolio standards (RPS) have become increasingly popular. The RPS is a relatively new policy mechanism, however, and experience with its use is only beginning to emerge. One key concern that has been voiced is whether RPS policies will offer adequate support to a wide range of renewable energy technologies and applications or whether, alternatively, RPS programs will favour a small number of the currently least-cost forms of renewable energy. This book documents the design of and early experience with state-level RPS programs in the United States that have been specifically tailored to encourage a wider diversity of renewable energy technologies, and solar energy in particular. State-level RPS programs specifically designed to support solar energy have already proven to be an important, albeit somewhat modest, driver for solar energy deployment, and those impacts are projected to continue to build in coming years.
£119.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Solar Power for Communities: Guidance for Local
Book SynopsisAs demand for energy increases, many communities are seeking ways to meet this demand with clean, safe, reliable energy from renewable sources such as sun and wind. Fortunately, many of the key technologies that can unlock the power of these renewable resources are available on the market today. While the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) continues to fund research and development (R&D) to improve solar technologies, DOE is also focusing on accelerating a robust nation-wide market for the currently available technologies. Advances in solar technology, an increase in federal and state tax incentives, and creative new financing models have made solar projects including community solar projects, more financially feasible. This book focuses on the availability of solar power for communities along with a guidance for local stockholders.
£185.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Biofuel Use in the U.S.: Impact & Challenges
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£106.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Hydropower & Energy Potential at Non-Powered Dams
Book SynopsisThe United States has produced clean, renewable electricity from hydropower for more than 100 years, but hydropower-producing facilities represent only a fraction of the infrastructure development that has taken place on the nation''s waterways. In contrast to the roughly 2,500 dams, the United States has more than 80,000 non-powered dams (NPDs)-- dams that do not produce electricityproviding a variety of services ranging from water supply to inland navigation. Importantly, many of the monetary costs and environmental impacts of dam construction have already been incurred at NPDs, so adding power to the existing dam structure can often be achieved at lower cost, with less risk, and in a shorter time-frame than development requiring new dam construction. This book discusses hydropower generation, government involvement at federal and non-federal levels and the energy potential at non-powered dams.
£63.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Voluntary Markets in Renewable Energy: Status,
Book SynopsisThis book examines 2011 trends in the U.S. "voluntary" markets - those in which consumers and institutions purchase renewable energy to match their electricity needs on a voluntary basis. This review uses available data sources to capture 2011 voluntary market trends, status and options.
£126.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Role of Renewable Energy Certificates in New
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£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Energy Products: Labeling, Production
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£126.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Guide to Purchasing Green Power & a Summary of
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£126.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Energy Systems: Theory, Innovations &
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£245.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Energy: Economics, Emerging
Book SynopsisClimate change and foreseen high fuel prices play an important role in the development of alternative energy sources. Renewable energy concerns the sources, which are not expected to be depleted in a time frame relevant to the human race. This new and important edited volume gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of renewable energy sources and highlights such topics as economics, emerging technologies and global practices including energy policies. It provides an insight into the current trends in the field of renewable energy, which are expected to play an important role in future sustainable energy systems. It is not by any means exhaustive, nor is it intended to be, but provides an overview of current research advancements in the field. This edited volume can serve as a reference text for researchers in the field of sustainable energy systems including energy economics, energy planners, electric utility managers, energy regulators, consultants, policy makers and economists.
£159.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Biomass Processing, Conversion & Biorefinery
Book SynopsisBiomass presents an attractive source for the production of fuels and chemicals, mainly due to the concerns over the depleting fossil fuel, growing awareness of environmental issues associated with fossil fuel consumption, and increasing world energy demand. Biomass resources include agricultural and forest residues, energy crops, livestock residues as well as municipal solid waste. These biomass resources are first processed into a conversion-friendly form, followed by the transformation to a wide range of energy and/or chemical products using two primary biorefinery platforms: biochemical and thermochemical. This book covers the most recent advances in biomass processing, biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies, and thus, serves as a useful reference to agriculture engineers, chemical engineers, biotechnology engineers and engineering students. The contents of the book are divided into three sections: biomass overview and processing, biomass thermochemical and biochemical conversion technologies, and integrated biorefinery processes.
£215.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Energy Development on Federal Lands
Book SynopsisConcerns over reliance on imported oil and greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel use have led to increased interest in producing electricity from renewable sources, including wind, solar, and geothermal energy. Because federal lands, including those managed by the Departments of Agriculture and Interior, encompass areas with high renewable energy potential, interest has increased in permitting such activity on those lands. EPAct 2005 includes several provisions intended to increase renewable energy development on federal lands, including goals for approving renewable energy projects. This book examines the status of renewable energy permitting on federal land, including time frames for processing permits applied for since 2005; and the actions federal land management agencies have taken to facilitate this development.
£126.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States Fossil Fuel Exports: Developments,
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£999.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Federal Green Jobs Efforts: Renewable Energy
Book SynopsisIn the United States, growing awareness of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the possible implications for global climate change have combined with recent high energy prices and economic uncertainty to rekindle interest in renewable energy. Renewable energy technologies generate electricity from resources such as the sun, wind, or biomass, with essentially no net GHG emissions. President Obama has declared a goal for the United States to become the world''s leading exporter of renewable energy technologies, setting out policy objectives for the development of related "green jobs". This book discusses what "green job" are, and provides highlights on challenges of targeted training programs for emerging industries.
£52.49
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Fuel Standard: Overview, Issues, Future
Book SynopsisFederal policy has played a key role in the emergence of the U.S. biofuels industry. Policy measures have included minimum renewable fuel usage requirements, blending and production tax credits, an import tariff, loans and loan guarantees, and research grants. One of the more prominent forms of federal policy support is the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) -- whereby a minimum volume of biofuels is to be used in the national transportation fuel supply each year. This book describes the general nature of the RFS mandate and its implementation, and outlines some emerging issues related to the continued growth of U.S. biofuels production needed to fulfill the expanding RFS mandate, the potential inability of the domestic market to absorb ethanol above a 10% share of domestic gasoline fuels (a problem known as the "blend wall"), and the emergence of potential unintended consequences of this rapid expansion.
£146.24
Nova Science Publishers Inc Renewable Energy & Sustainable Development
Book SynopsisContribution of renewable energy to human life is essential for sustainable life on Earth. The renewable energy industry is growing rapidly to fulfil the energy demand of the continuously developing world and has become the focal centre of many researchers across the globe. This development should meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable development ties together concerns for the carrying capacity of natural systems with the social challenges faced by humanity. This book is intended to highlight various aspects for applications of renewable energy and sustainability. This work is a collaborative attempt to elaborate useful technical information from many countries across the globe about the competent and effective use of renewable energy systems. This book presents theoretical and experimental analysis, case studies and models in renewable energy systems issues related to Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Bio Energy, Tidal Energy, Geothermal Energy, Fuel Cells, and Energy Storage Systems. This book also contains different considerations in order to develop products contributing to the sustainability of life.
£159.74
Nova Science Publishers Inc Justification of Long-Term Economic Policy of
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£148.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc State & Federal Supports for Utility-Scale
Book SynopsisThe states and the federal government have supported the development of electricity generation projects in a variety of ways. In recent years, state and federal supports have been targeted toward renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, although there have been some supports for projects using traditional sources -- natural gas, coal, and nuclear. This book identifies key state supports for these projects; examines key federal support provided through outlays, loan programs, and tax expenditures for these projects; and examines how state and federal supports affect the development of new renewable projects. Furthermore, this book provides a brief discussion on the renewable electricity production tax credit.
£999.99
Larsen and Keller Education Biodiesel Production: Processes and Technologies
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£108.90
H.W. Wilson Publishing Co. Reference Shelf: Renewable Energy
Book SynopsisEach year, scientists issue ever more dire warnings about the progress of climate change and its disastrous impact on humanity and all life on earth, and for many Americans, combating this destructive trend is a leading priority. One of the most important steps is to reduce dependence on "dirty energy" sources, like fossil fuels, and to shift to using renewable energy. This issue of The Reference Shelf looks at the renewable energy debate and draws from the press and politics to gather opinions about subjects like wind and wave energy, the future of solar energy, the challenge of designing eco-friendly energy storage, and the difficulties in tackling fossil fuel dominance in the energy industry.
£60.00
Murphy & Moore Publishing Alternative Energy: Systems and Applications
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£108.79
Murphy & Moore Publishing Alternative Fuels: Integration Pathways for
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£107.42
Murphy & Moore Publishing Biomass: Methods for Volume Calculation and
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£111.57
Murphy & Moore Publishing Emerging Technologies in Solar Energy
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£98.41
Murphy & Moore Publishing Geothermal Energy: Concepts, Models and
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£105.34
Murphy & Moore Publishing Hydropower: An Introduction
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£106.72
Murphy & Moore Publishing Renewable Energy: Technological Advancements
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£107.42
Murphy & Moore Publishing Sustainable Energy
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£108.79
Murphy & Moore Publishing Understanding Biomass Energy
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£108.10
States Academic Press Alternative Energy: Emerging Trends and
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£110.88
