This 2-volume set provides an overview of the global progress in achieving renewable energy goals through sustainable and economically viable means. Volume II covers various potential renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro and biomass, including the technologies associated with each that are economically feasible while still being environmentally sustainable in their implementation. This then leads into a discussion of how a transition to a green economy based on renewable energy could be achieved, including global opportunities, trends, policy considerations and societal implications. The book will appeal to academics, industry professionals and policy makers engaged with the energy economy, renewable energy research and environmental sustainability.

Presents different renewable energy sources that are economically feasible and environmentally sustainable Uses the lends of environmental and economic sustainability to assess green energy prospects Covers solar, wind, hydro and biomass innovations and technologies in green renewable energy

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Suphi S. Oncel is a chemical engineer with a MSc and a PhD in bioengineering. He is currently working as a Professor in the Ege University Engineering Faculty, Department of Bioengineering (Izmir, Turkiye). His research areas focuses on bioprocesses and renewable energy comprising, bioreactor and photobioreactor design, photobiohydrogen production, fuel cells, biofuels, microalgal biotechnology and bioprocess scale-up. His PhD thesis focused on the photobiohydrogen production and fuel cell applications highlighted the potential of microalgae in biohydrogen production process. Other than his contributions to various national and international projects and student thesis, he is continuing his teaching responsibilities from bachelors to PhD level. He has also edited a recent book from Springer A Sustainable Green Future: Perspectives on energy, economy, industry, cities and environment, 2023, Editor S. Oncel, Springer with a specific focus on the importance of renewable energy covering the critical points with a comprehensive and informative vision. Prof. Dr. S. Oncel having different research articles, patents and book chapters is also in Stanford/Elsevier top 2% scientists list in both single year and carrier regards to biotechnology and energy.

Inhalt

1 Solar Thermal Energy: Technology, Applications, Policy Frameworks, and Economic Perspective.- 2 Wind Energy.- 3 Advancements in Ocean Energy: Harnessing Tidal Currents and Wave Dynamics for a Sustainable Future.- 4 Geothermal Water: Managing the Environment-Energy Nexus in the New Era.- 5 Microbial Bioethanol Production.- 6 Potential of Waste Activated Sludge as a Biomethane Source: A Comprehensive Characterization Analysis.- 7 Bio-Hydrogen Production with Photosynthetic Microorganisms (Microalgae, Cyanobacteria, Purple Bacteria): Opportunities and Constraints.- 8 Advancements in Biohydrogen Production Using Microorganisms.- 9 From Fossil Fuels to Green Hydrogen: A Pathway to Environmental Sustainability.- 10 Fuel Cells Technology, Applications and Its Future Prospects.- 11 Waste Cooking Oil as a Sustainable Raw Material (Feedstock) for Biodiesel Synthesis Using Carbon-Based Catalyst.- 12 Electromagnetism Implementation in Biofuels Production Processes from Biomass.- 13 Biohythane Production from Biomass: Processes, Technologies and Recent Advancements.- 14 Advancements in Pyrolytic Bio-Oil Production from Sewage Sludge: A Review.- 15 Valorization of Wastewater into Renewable Energy: An Approach for Resource Recovery.- 16 Desalination and Brine Treatment Technologies Integrated with Renewable Energy Sources.- 17 Hybrid and Integrated Energy Systems for Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and Minimal Liquid Discharge (MLD).- 18 Hybrid Solar Energy Systems: Cutting-Edge Technologies and Applications for the Built Environment.- 19 The Evolution of Solar Architecture: A Critical Examination of Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Integration in Buildings from Historical, Technological, and Energy Dynamics.- 20 A Delicate Balance: Navigating the Impact of Hydrogen Energy on Historical Buildings.