Renewable Energy

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Volume 34, issue 12, 2009

Bioethanol production from Asphodelus aestivus pp. 2525-2527

Polycarpos Polycarpou

Feasibility assessment of Brassica carinata bioenergy systems in Southern Europe pp. 2528-2535

Sergio Martínez-Lozano, Carles M. Gasol, Miquel Rigola, Joan Rieradevall, Assumpció Anton, Juan Carrasco, Pilar Ciria and Xavier Gabarrell

DC–AC switching converter modelings of a PV grid-connected system under islanding phenomena pp. 2536-2544

Nattapong Chayawatto, Krissanapong Kirtikara, Veerapol Monyakul, Chiya Jivacate and Dhirayut Chenvidhya

Investigation on the application of solar chimney for multi-storey buildings pp. 2545-2561

Sompop Punyasompun, Jongjit Hirunlabh, Joseph Khedari and Belkacem Zeghmati

Sustainable energy planning based on a stand-alone hybrid renewableenergy/hydrogen power system: Application in Karpathos island, Greece pp. 2562-2570

G.P. Giatrakos, T.D. Tsoutsos, P.G. Mouchtaropoulos, G.D. Naxakis and G. Stavrakakis

A new energy efficient, environment friendly and high productive texturization process of industrial multicrystalline silicon solar cells pp. 2571-2576

P.K. Basu, H. Dhasmana, N. Udayakumar and D.K. Thakur

Fed-batch operation for bio-H2 production by Rhodopseudomonas palustris (strain 42OL) pp. 2577-2584

Pietro Carlozzi and Maurizio Lambardi

RETRACTED: UK scenario of islanded operation of active distribution networks with renewable distributed generators pp. 2585-2591

S.P. Chowdhury, S. Chowdhury, P.A. Crossley and C.T. Gaunt

Network benefits of embedded solar systems: A case study from western Sydney pp. 2592-2596

K. Mitchell, M. Nagrial and J. Rizk

Polar coordinated fuzzy controller based real-time maximum-power point control of photovoltaic system pp. 2597-2606

Syafaruddin,, Engin Karatepe and Takashi Hiyama

Study of the feasibility of mixing Refuse Derived Fuels with wood pellets through the grey and Fuzzy theory pp. 2607-2612

J.C. Moran, J.L. Miguez, J. Porteiro, D. Patiño, E. Granada and J. Collazo

Dynamic behavior and transient stability analysis of fixed speed wind turbines pp. 2613-2624

Mohsen Rahimi and Mostafa Parniani

Temperature effect on the electrical properties of undoped NiO thin films pp. 2625-2629

A. Hakim, J. Hossain and K.A. Khan

Electric energy storage systems in a market-based economy: Comparison of emerging and traditional technologies pp. 2630-2639

S. Jalal Kazempour, M. Parsa Moghaddam, M.R. Haghifam and G.R. Yousefi

Model simplification and optimization of a passive wind turbine generator pp. 2640-2650

B. Sareni, A. Abdelli, X. Roboam and D.H. Tran

Energy-based system well-being analysis for small systems with intermittent renewable energy sources pp. 2651-2661

Gregor Taljan and Andrej F. Gubina

Ash effects during combustion of lignite/biomass blends in fluidized bed pp. 2662-2671

D. Vamvuka, M. Pitharoulis, G. Alevizos, E. Repouskou and D. Pentari

Temperature distributions in boreholes of a vertical ground-coupled heat pump system pp. 2672-2679

Hikmet Esen, Mustafa Inalli and Yuksel Esen

Performance study of a photovoltaic solar assisted heat pump with variable-frequency compressor – A case study in Tibet pp. 2680-2687

Liu Keliang, Ji Jie, Chow Tin-tai, Pei Gang, He Hanfeng, Jiang Aiguo and Yang Jichun

Comparative life-cycle assessment of a small wind turbine for residential off-grid use pp. 2688-2696

Brian Fleck and Marc Huot

Assessing the natural ventilation cooling potential of office buildings in different climate zones in China pp. 2697-2705

Runming Yao, Baizhan Li, Koen Steemers and Alan Short

Combustion and performance evaluation of a diesel engine fueled with biodiesel produced from soybean crude oil pp. 2706-2713

D.H. Qi, L.M. Geng, H. Chen, Y.zh. Bian, John Liu and X.ch. Ren

Optimal mixed convection for maximal energy recovery with vertical porous channel (solar wall) pp. 2714-2721

Yanik Boutin and Louis Gosselin

Efficacy of solar power units for small-scale businesses in a remote rural area, South Africa pp. 2722-2727

A. Hajat, D. Banks, R. Aiken and C.M. Shackleton

Design of a new urban wind turbine airfoil using a pressure-load inverse method pp. 2728-2734

J.C.C. Henriques, F. Marques da Silva, A.I. Estanqueiro and L.M.C. Gato

Hourly indoor thermal comfort and air quality acceptance with passive climate control methods pp. 2735-2742

José A. Orosa and Armando C. Oliveira

Estimation of the energy of a PV generator using artificial neural network pp. 2743-2750

F. Almonacid, C. Rus, P.J. Pérez and L. Hontoria

Design of a new three-degree of freedom spherical motor for photovoltaic-tracking systems pp. 2751-2756

Yusuf Oner, Engin Cetin, Harun Kemal Ozturk and Ahmet Yilanci

Novel composite sorbent for resorption systems and for chemisorption air conditioners driven by low generation temperature pp. 2757-2764

R.G. Oliveira, R.Z. Wang, J.K. Kiplagat and C.Y. Wang

Promotion strategy of clean technologies in distributed generation expansion planning pp. 2765-2773

Ali Zangeneh, Shahram Jadid and Ashkan Rahimi-Kian

Hydrogen production from the monomeric sugars hydrolyzed from hemicellulose by Enterobacter aerogenes pp. 2774-2779

Yunli Ren, Jianji Wang, Zhen Liu, Yunlai Ren and Guozhi Li

A new combined cooling, heating and power system driven by solar energy pp. 2780-2788

Jiangfeng Wang, Yiping Dai, Lin Gao and Shaolin Ma

Adiabatic fixed-bed gasification of coal, dairy biomass, and feedlot biomass using an air–steam mixture as an oxidizing agent pp. 2789-2797

Gerardo Gordillo, Kalyan Annamalai and Nicholas Carlin

Proof-of-concept study of an integrated solar desalination system pp. 2798-2802

Juyuan Jiang, He Tian, Mingxian Cui and Lijian Liu

The impact of tidal stream turbines on large-scale sediment dynamics pp. 2803-2812

Simon P. Neill, Emmer J. Litt, Scott J. Couch and Alan G. Davies

Rural energy in China: Pattern and policy pp. 2813-2823

Lixiao Zhang, Zhifeng Yang, Bin Chen and Guoqian Chen

Effect of feed pressure on the performance of the photovoltaic powered reverse osmosis seawater desalination system pp. 2824-2830

P. Gandhidasan and Sultan A. Al-Mojel

SOFC cogeneration system for building applications, part 1: Development of SOFC system-level model and the parametric study pp. 2831-2838

Kwang Ho Lee and Richard K. Strand

SOFC cogeneration system for building applications, part 2: System configuration and operating condition design pp. 2839-2846

Kwang Ho Lee and Richard K. Strand

Distributed power in Afghanistan: The Padisaw micro-hydro project pp. 2847-2851

Michael Hallett

Available exhaust gas power in different configurations in a pellet stove plant pp. 2852-2859

E. Granada, D. Patiño, J. Collazo, J.C. Moran and J. Porteiro

A marketable all-electric solar house: A report of a Solar Decathlon project pp. 2860-2871

Na Wang, Trishan Esram, Luis A. Martinez and Michael T. McCulley

Catalytic reforming of the aqueous phase derived from fast-pyrolysis of biomass pp. 2872-2877

Hongyu Li, Qingli Xu, Hanshen Xue and Yongjie Yan

Hydrostatic pressure plants for desalination via reverse osmosis pp. 2878-2882

C. Charcosset, C. Falconet and M. Combe

Performance of wind power industry development in China: A DiamondModel study pp. 2883-2891

Zhen Yu Zhao, Ji Hu and Jian Zuo

Wind turbine generator systems. The supply chain in China: Status and problems pp. 2892-2897

Yulin He and Xinping Chen

Evaluation of heat exchange rate of GHE in geothermal heat pump systems pp. 2898-2904

Liu Jun, Zhang Xu, Gao Jun and Yang Jie

The energy balance in the Palm Oil-Derived Methyl Ester (PME) life cycle for the cases in Brazil and Colombia pp. 2905-2913

Edgar Eduardo Yáñez Angarita, Electo Eduardo Silva Lora, Rosélis Ester da Costa and Ednildo Andrade Torres

Performance prediction of solar air heater having roughened duct provided with transverse and inclined ribs as artificial roughness pp. 2914-2922

Varun,, Amar Patnaik, R.P. Saini, S.K. Singal and Siddhartha,

Implementation of the biomass gasification project for community empowerment at Melani village, Eastern Cape, South Africa pp. 2923-2927

Ntshengedzeni S. Mamphweli and Edson L. Meyer

Experimental study for natural ventilation on a solar chimney pp. 2928-2934

J. Arce, M.J. Jiménez, J.D. Guzmán, M.R. Heras, G. Alvarez and J. Xamán

An investigation into the heat consumption in a low-energy building pp. 2935-2939

K. Wojdyga

Bio-methanization of energy crops through mono-digestion for continuous production of renewable biogas pp. 2940-2945

Burak Demirel and Paul Scherer

Volume 34, issue 11, 2009

A practical algorithm for distribution state estimation including renewable energy sources pp. 2309-2316

Taher Niknam and Bahman Bahmani Firouzi

Mobile hydraulic power supply: Liquid piston Stirling engine pump pp. 2317-2322

James D. Van de Ven

Wave energy potential in Galicia (NW Spain) pp. 2323-2333

G. Iglesias, M. López, R. Carballo, A. Castro, J.A. Fraguela and P. Frigaard

Output power control for large wind power penetration in small power system pp. 2334-2343

Tomonobu Senjyu, Toshiaki Kaneko, Akie Uehara, Atsushi Yona, Hideomi Sekine and Chul-Hwan Kim

Possible future scenarios for atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases: A simplified thermodynamic approach pp. 2344-2352

F. Angulo-Brown, N. Sánchez-Salas, M.A. Barranco-Jiménez and M.A. Rosales

Optimization of ethanol production from hot-water extracts of sugar maple chips pp. 2353-2356

Jian Xu and Shijie Liu

Thermal comfort criteria and building design: Field work in Portugal pp. 2357-2361

Manuel Correia Guedes, Luís Matias and Carlos Pina Santos

Production of NaBH4 and hydrogen release with catalyst pp. 2362-2365

Çetin Çakanyıldırım and Metin Gürü

Analysis of the maximum power point tracking in the photovoltaic grid inverters of 5kW pp. 2366-2372

V. Salas, M. Alonso-Abellá, F. Chenlo and E. Olías

A comparison of the performances of adsorption and resorption refrigeration systems powered by the low grade heat pp. 2373-2379

L.W. Wang, H.S. Bao and R.Z. Wang

Optimal design of a reliable hydrogen-based stand-alone wind/PV generating system, considering component outages pp. 2380-2390

A. Kashefi Kaviani, G.H. Riahy and Sh.M. Kouhsari

Experimental investigation of thermal performance of a double-flow solar air heater having aluminium cans pp. 2391-2398

Filiz Ozgen, Mehmet Esen and Hikmet Esen

Synthesis and photocatalytic activity of CuYyFe2−yO4–CuCo2O4 nanocomposites for H2 evolution under visible light irradiation pp. 2399-2403

Jianhui Yan, Haihua Yang, Yougen Tang, Zhouguang Lu, Shuqin Zheng, Maohai Yao and Yong Han

Performance of a beta-configuration heat engine having a regenerative displacer pp. 2404-2413

Eldesouki Eid

Hybrid power systems – An effective way of utilising primary energy sources pp. 2414-2421

Józef Paska, Piotr Biczel and Mariusz Kłos

Detailed numerical simulation of the effect of defects created by electron irradiation on the performance degradation of a p+–n–n+ GaAs solar cell pp. 2422-2425

A.F. Meftah, N. Sengouga, A.M. Meftah and A. Belghachi

Numerical simulation of the effect of the Al molar fraction and thickness of an AlxGa1−xAs window on the sensitivity of a p+–n–n+ GaAs solar cell to 1MeV electron irradiation pp. 2426-2431

A.F. Meftah, N. Sengouga, A.M. Meftah and S. Khelifi

A highly efficient PV system using a series connection of DC–DC converter output with a photovoltaic panel pp. 2432-2436

Ho-sung Kim, Jong-Hyun Kim, Byung-Duk Min, Dong-Wook Yoo and Hee-Je Kim

Modeling and simulation of the pioneer 1MW solar thermal central receiver system in China pp. 2437-2446

Zhihao Yao, Zhifeng Wang, Zhenwu Lu and Xiudong Wei

Experimental and theoretical investigation of an innovative evaporative condenser for residential refrigerator pp. 2447-2454

M.M. Nasr and M. Salah Hassan

Optimal utilization of renewable energy-based IPPs for industrial load management pp. 2455-2460

C.A. Babu and S. Ashok

Effect of fatty acid composition of soybean oil on deposit and performance of plant oil pressure stoves pp. 2461-2466

M. Kratzeisen and J. Müller

Solar energy system reduces time taken to inhibit microbial growth in soil pp. 2467-2473

Thanathep Phitthayarachasak, Sirichai Thepa and Jirasak Kongkiattikajorn

Modeling and application of wind turbine generating system (WTGS) to distribution systems pp. 2474-2483

Ulas Eminoglu

Seasonal analysis of the thermal behaviour of traditional underground wine cellars in Spain pp. 2484-2492

Fernando R. Mazarrón and Ignacio Cañas

Residential- and commercial-scale distributed wind energy in North Dakota, USA pp. 2493-2500

Aaron Knoll and Katherine Klink

Analysis of the cost for the refurbishment of small hydropower plants pp. 2501-2509

B. Ogayar, P.G. Vidal and J.C. Hernandez

Electric power generation by ‘Surfing’ water waves pp. 2510-2514

Ben D. Hazlett, Ion I. Inculet and Diana R. Inculet

Estimating operating cell temperature of BIPV modules in Thailand pp. 2515-2523

Piyatida Trinuruk, Chumnong Sorapipatana and Dhirayut Chenvidhya

Volume 34, issue 10, 2009

Wave energy in China: Current status and perspectives pp. 2089-2092

Dahai Zhang, Wei Li and Yonggang Lin

Genetic algorithms optimized fuzzy logic control for the maximum power point tracking in photovoltaic system pp. 2093-2100

C. Larbes, S.M. Aït Cheikh, T. Obeidi and A. Zerguerras

The effects of ethanol–unleaded gasoline blends on engine performance and exhaust emissions in a spark-ignition engine pp. 2101-2106

Mustafa Koç, Yakup Sekmen, Tolga Topgül and Hüseyin Serdar Yücesu

Performance of a proposed complete wetting surface counter flow channel type liquid desiccant air dehumidifier pp. 2107-2116

M. Salah Hassan and A.A.M. Hassan

Thermal stability, latent heat and flame retardant properties of the thermal energy storage phase change materials based on paraffin/high density polyethylene composites pp. 2117-2123

Yibing Cai, Qufu Wei, Fenglin Huang, Shiliang Lin, Fang Chen and Weidong Gao

Modeling, control, and simulation of dual rotor wind turbine generator system pp. 2124-2132

T.S. No, J.-E. Kim, J.H. Moon and S.J. Kim

Viability of solar photovoltaics as an electricity generation source for Jordan pp. 2133-2140

Eyad S. Hrayshat

Micro-grids project, Part 1: Analysis of rural electrification with high content of renewable energy sources in Senegal pp. 2141-2150

H. Camblong, J. Sarr, A.T. Niang, O. Curea, J.A. Alzola, E.H. Sylla and M. Santos

Microgrids project, Part 2: Design of an electrification kit with high content of renewable energy sources in Senegal pp. 2151-2159

J.A. Alzola, I. Vechiu, H. Camblong, M. Santos, M. Sall and G. Sow

The characteristics of anisotype CdS/CdTe heterojunction pp. 2160-2163

Abdalla A. Alnajjar, Maysoon F.A. Alias, Rasha A. Almatuk and Ala A.J. Al-Douri

Biogas purification from anaerobic digestion in a wastewater treatment plant for biofuel production pp. 2164-2171

F. Osorio and J.C. Torres

6BTA 5.9 G2-1 Cummins engine performance and emission tests using methyl ester mahua (Madhuca indica) oil/diesel blends pp. 2172-2177

Sharanappa Godiganur, C.H. Suryanarayana Murthy and Rana Prathap Reddy

Effect of exhaust gas recirculation on diesel engine nitrogen oxide reduction operating with jojoba methyl ester pp. 2178-2186

H.E. Saleh

Viability analysis of PV power plants in Egypt pp. 2187-2196

M. EL-Shimy

Wave power potential along the Atlantic coast of the southeastern USA pp. 2197-2205

Zafer Defne, Kevin A. Haas and Hermann M. Fritz

Assessment of photovoltaic potential in urban areas using open-source solar radiation tools pp. 2206-2214

Jaroslav Hofierka and Ján Kaňuk

Highly efficient procedure for the transesterification of vegetable oil pp. 2215-2217

Xuezheng Liang, Shan Gao, Jianguo Yang and Mingyuan He

First in situ determination of the ground thermal conductivity for boreholeheat exchanger applications in Saudi Arabia pp. 2218-2223

Mostafa H. Sharqawy, S.A. Said, E.M. Mokheimer, M.A. Habib, H.M. Badr and N.A. Al-Shayea

The role of taxation policy and incentives in wind-based distributed generation projects viability: Ontario case study pp. 2224-2233

M.H. Albadi and E.F. El-Saadany

Experimental study of the performance of a circular tube solar collector with closed-loop oscillating heat-pipe with check valve (CLOHP/CV) pp. 2234-2238

S. Rittidech, A. Donmaung and K. Kumsombut

Modeling and experimental studies on a domestic solar dryer pp. 2239-2245

A. Saleh and I. Badran

Wind characteristics and wind energy potential in western Nevada pp. 2246-2251

Radian Belu and Darko Koracin

A fast algorithm for the hourly simulations of ground-source heat pumps using arbitrary response factors pp. 2252-2258

Louis Lamarche

Microhydro-PV-hybrid system: Sizing a small hydro-PV-hybrid system for rural electrification in developing countries pp. 2259-2263

Joseph Kenfack, François Pascal Neirac, Thomas Tamo Tatietse, Didier Mayer, Médard Fogue and André Lejeune

Design charts for impulse turbine wave energy extraction using experimental data pp. 2264-2270

A. Thakker, J. Jarvis and A. Sahed

Study of an adsorption refrigeration system powered by parabolic trough collector and coupled with a heat pipe pp. 2271-2279

A. El Fadar, A. Mimet and M. Pérez-García

Design of cascadable optical unit to compress light for light transmission used for indoor illumination pp. 2280-2295

Allen Jong-Woei Whang, Chun-Chieh Wang and Yi-Yung Chen

Study of the effects of various parameters on the transient current density at polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell start-up pp. 2296-2307

Bikash Mishra and Junxiao Wu

Volume 34, issue 9, 2009

Urbanisation and its impact on building energy consumption and efficiency in China pp. 1994-1998

Baizhan Li and Runming Yao

Sustainable architecture and urban design in Portugal: An overview pp. 1999-2006

M. Correia Guedes, M. Pinheiro and L. Manuel Alves

Approaches to the design of sustainable housing with low CO2 emission in Denmark pp. 2007-2015

Mary-Ann Knudstrup, Hanne Tine Ring Hansen and Camilla Brunsgaard

The use of the planning system to encourage low carbon energy technologies in buildings pp. 2016-2021

A.R. Day, P. Ogumka, P.G. Jones and A. Dunsdon

Low energy ventilation and cooling within an urban heat island pp. 2022-2029

C.A. Short, M.J. Cook and A. Woods

Application of sensitivity analysis in design of sustainable buildings pp. 2030-2036

Per Heiselberg, Henrik Brohus, Allan Hesselholt, Henrik Rasmussen, Erkki Seinre and Sara Thomas

Thermal behaviour of an earth-sheltered autonomous building – The Brighton Earthship pp. 2037-2043

Kenneth Ip and Andrew Miller

Relationships between environmental noise and social–economic factors: Case studies based on NHS hospitals in Greater London pp. 2044-2053

Hui Xie and Jian Kang

A new mixing–oxygenating technology for water quality improvement of urban water source and its implication in a reservoir pp. 2054-2060

Hai-Bing Cong, Ting-Lin Huang, Bei-Bei Chai and Jian-Wei Zhao

Embedding sustainability in the design of water supply and drainage systems for buildings pp. 2061-2066

L.B. Jack and J.A. Swaffield

Designing out waste in high-rise residential buildings: Analysis of precasting methods and traditional construction pp. 2067-2073

Andrew Baldwin, Chi-Sun Poon, Li-Yin Shen, Simon Austin and Irene Wong

Emission reductions potential for energy from municipal solid waste incineration in Chongqing pp. 2074-2079

Li'ao Wang, Gang Hu, Xun Gong and Liang Bao

Overview of an innovative EU–China collaboration in education and research in sustainable built environment pp. 2080-2087

Runming Yao and Koen Steemers

Volume 34, issue 8, 2009

The study on the carbon dioxide sequestration by applying wooden structure on eco-technological and leisure facilities pp. 1896-1901

Chung-Pin Hung, Chiang Wei, Song Yung Wang and Far-Ching Lin

Development and perspective of promising energy plants for bioethanol production in Taiwan pp. 1902-1907

Sin-Yie Liu and Chien-Yih Lin

Miscanthus plants used as an alternative biofuel material: The basic studies on ecology and molecular evolution pp. 1908-1912

Chang-Hung Chou

Potentials of food wastes for power generation and energy conservation in Taiwan pp. 1913-1915

Chao-Ming Lai, Guang-Ruei Ke and Meng-Yu Chung

Estimation of methane and nitrous oxide emissions from paddy fields in Taiwan pp. 1916-1922

Shang-Shyng Yang, Chao-Ming Lai, Hsiu-Lan Chang, Ed-Huan Chang and Chia-Bei Wei

Improved and more environmentally friendly charcoal production system using a low-cost retort–kiln (Eco-charcoal) pp. 1923-1925

J.C. Adam

Challenges of wind farms connection to future power systems in Taiwan pp. 1926-1930

Chyou-Jong Lin, Oliver S. Yu, Chung-Liang Chang, Yuin-Hong Liu, Yuh-Fa Chuang and Yu-Liang Lin

Development of the high concentration III-V photovoltaic system at INER, Taiwan pp. 1931-1933

Cherng-Tsong Kuo, Hwa-Yuh Shin, Hwen-Fen Hong, Chih-Hung Wu, Cheng-Dar Lee, I.-Tao Lung and Yao-Tung Hsu

Economic feasibility of solar-powered led roadway lighting pp. 1934-1938

M.S. Wu, H.H. Huang, B.J. Huang, C.W. Tang and C.W. Cheng

A practical field study of various solar cells on their performance in Malaysia pp. 1939-1946

Nowshad Amin, Chin Wen Lung and Kamaruzzaman Sopian

An economy-wide analysis of hydrogen economy in Taiwan pp. 1947-1954

Duu-Hwa Lee, Shih-Shun Hsu, Chun-To Tso, Ay Su and Duu-Jong Lee

Dynamic behaviour of hydrogen fuel cells for automotive application pp. 1955-1961

P. Corbo, F. Migliardini and O. Veneri

Experimental study on the characterization of airflow effect on the direct methanol fuel cell pp. 1962-1968

Yean-Der Kuan, Shi-Min Lee and Min-Feng Sung

Immobilized biofilm used as seeding source in batch biohydrogen fermentation pp. 1969-1972

Ming-Der Bai, Yu-Chieh Chao, Yun-Huin Lin, Wen-Chang Lu and Hom-Ti Lee

Performance of a PV–wind hybrid system for hydrogen production pp. 1973-1978

Kamaruzzaman Sopian, Mohd Zamri Ibrahim, Wan Ramli Wan Daud, Mohd Yusof Othman, Baharuddin Yatim and Nowshad Amin

Transient phenomenon of step switching for current or voltage in PEMFC pp. 1979-1985

Chun-Ying Hsu, Fang-Bor Weng, Ay Su, Chao-Yang Wang, Irfan Saif Hussaini and Teng-Lang Feng

Pico hydro – Reducing technical risks for rural electrification pp. 1986-1991

A.A. Williams and R. Simpson

Volume 34, issue 7, 2009

Potential of roof-integrated solar collectors for preheating air at drying facilities in Northern Thailand pp. 1661-1667

Franz Román, Marcus Nagle, Hermann Leis, Serm Janjai, Busarakorn Mahayothee, Methinee Haewsungcharoen and Joachim Müller

Numerical study of a passive solar still with separate condenser pp. 1668-1677

A. Madhlopa and C. Johnstone

Multi-criteria decision aid to assess concentrated solar thermal technologies pp. 1678-1685

Fausto Cavallaro

Modeling and forecasting the mean hourly wind speed time series using GMDH-based abductive networks pp. 1686-1699

R.E. Abdel-Aal, M.A. Elhadidy and S.M. Shaahid

Design and performance of the solar-powered floor heating system in a green building pp. 1700-1708

X.Q. Zhai, J.R. Yang and R.Z. Wang

Analysis of the nearshore wave energy resource pp. 1709-1715

M. Folley and T.J.T. Whittaker

Analysis of the utilization of mine galleries as geothermal heat exchangers by means a semi-empirical prediction method pp. 1716-1725

Rafael Rodríguez and María B. Díaz

Experimental study on 75kWth downdraft (biomass) gasifier system pp. 1726-1733

Avdhesh Kr. Sharma

A practical model for evaluating the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells pp. 1734-1741

Marcos V. Moreira and Gisele E. da Silva

The features of sustainable Solar Hydroelectric Power Plant pp. 1742-1751

Zvonimir Glasnovic and Jure Margeta

Performance simulation of solar-boosted ocean thermal energy conversion plant pp. 1752-1758

Noboru Yamada, Akira Hoshi and Yasuyuki Ikegami

Effects of paste storage on the properties of nanostructured thin films for the development of dye-sensitized solar cells pp. 1759-1764

G. Syrrokostas, M. Giannouli and P. Yianoulis

An analysis of a packed bed latent heat thermal energy storage system using PCM capsules: Numerical investigation pp. 1765-1773

A. Felix Regin, S.C. Solanki and J.S. Saini

Systems analyses and the sustainable transfer of renewable energy technologies: A focus on remote areas of Africa pp. 1774-1781

Alan C. Brent and Wikus J.L. Kruger

Contrastive study between the biomass energy utilization structure and the ecotype energy utilization structure in rural residences — A case in Hunan province, China pp. 1782-1788

S.Q. Chen, N.P. Li, J. Guan, J. Ni, H. Zhou, F.M. Sun and Y.Q. Xie

The role of marginal agricultural land-based mulberry planting in biomass energy production pp. 1789-1794

Li Lu, Ya Tang, Jia-sui Xie and Yuan-liang Yuan

Effects of anaerobic pre-treatment on the degradation of dewatered-sewage sludge pp. 1795-1800

Ivo Achu Nges and Jing Liu

A survey of the current photovoltaic equipment industry in Brazil pp. 1801-1805

Fabiana K.O.M. Varella, Carla K.N. Cavaliero and Ennio P. da Silva

Theoretical modeling of iodine value and saponification value of biodiesel fuels from their fatty acid composition pp. 1806-1811

A. Gopinath, Sukumar Puhan and G. Nagarajan

Performance comparison between airflow-channel and ambient air-breathing PEM fuel cells using three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics models pp. 1812-1824

Maher A.R. Sadiq Al-Baghdadi

A modular strategy for isolated photovoltaic systems based on microcontroller pp. 1825-1832

Alberto M. Pernía, Jorge Arias, Miguel J. Prieto and Juan Ángel Martínez

Planning of community-scale renewable energy management systems in a mixed stochastic and fuzzy environment pp. 1833-1847

Y.P. Cai, G.H. Huang, Q. Tan and Z.F. Yang

Comparison of two new short-term wind-power forecasting systems pp. 1848-1854

Ignacio J. Ramirez-Rosado, L. Alfredo Fernandez-Jimenez, Cláudio Monteiro, João Sousa and Ricardo Bessa

Optimal sizing of a stand-alone hybrid power system via particle swarm optimization for Kahnouj area in south-east of Iran pp. 1855-1862

S.M. Hakimi and S.M. Moghaddas-Tafreshi

Thermodynamic model for exergetic performance of a tubular SOFC module pp. 1863-1870

Ali Volkan Akkaya, Bahri Sahin and Hasan Huseyin Erdem

Biodiesel production from Eruca Sativa Gars vegetable oil and motor, emissions properties pp. 1871-1876

Shiwu Li, Yunpeng Wang, Shengwu Dong, Yang Chen, Fenghua Cao, Fang Chai and Xiaohong Wang

Combustion characteristics of a 4-stroke CI engine operated on Honge oil, Neem and Rice Bran oils when directly injected and dual fuelled with producer gas induction pp. 1877-1884

N.R. Banapurmath, P.G. Tewari, V.S. Yaliwal, Satish Kambalimath and Y.H. Basavarajappa

Radial- and mixed-flow turbines for low head microhydro systems pp. 1885-1894

K.V. Alexander, E.P. Giddens and A.M. Fuller

Volume 34, issue 6, 2009

Integration of the solar thermal energy in the construction: Analysis of the solar-assisted air-conditioning system installed in CIESOL building pp. 1423-1431

S. Rosiek and F.J. Batlles

Introduction of hydrogen vehicles in Kathmandu Valley: A clean and sustainable way of transportation pp. 1432-1437

B.B. Ale and S.O. Bade Shrestha

Assessment of environmental and economic costs of rural household energy consumption in Loess Hilly Region, Gansu Province, China pp. 1438-1444

Guozhu Li, Shuwen Niu, Libang Ma and Xin Zhang

Feasibility of pico-hydro and photovoltaic hybrid power systems for remote villages in Cameroon pp. 1445-1450

E.M. Nfah and J.M. Ngundam

Hybridizing the fifth generation mesoscale model with artificial neural networks for short-term wind speed prediction pp. 1451-1457

Sancho Salcedo-Sanz, Ángel M. Pérez-Bellido,, Emilio G. Ortiz-García, Antonio Portilla-Figueras, Luis Prieto and Daniel Paredes

Evaluation of energy efficiency using thermodynamics analysis in a hydropower plant: A case study pp. 1458-1465

Gökhan Kahraman, Halit Lütfi Yücel and Hakan F. Öztop

The utilization of acid-tolerant bacteria on ethanol production from kitchen garbage pp. 1466-1470

Hongzhi Ma, Qunhui Wang, Dayi Qian, Lijuan Gong and Wenyu Zhang

On the characteristics of multistage evacuated solar distillation pp. 1471-1478

M.I. Ahmed, M. Hrairi and A.F. Ismail

A snapshot of renewable energy research in Turkey pp. 1479-1486

Melih Soner Celiktas, Tarkan Sevgili and Gunnur Kocar

On-line monitoring of power curves pp. 1487-1493

Andrew Kusiak, Haiyang Zheng and Zhe Song

Exergy efficiency applied for the performance optimization of a direct injection compression ignition (CI) engine using biofuels pp. 1494-1500

Y. Azoumah, J. Blin and T. Daho

Numerical modelling to estimate the spatial distribution of the wave energy in the Portuguese nearshore pp. 1501-1516

Eugen Rusu and C. Guedes Soares

Numerical model evaluation of tidal stream energy resources in the Ría de Muros (NW Spain) pp. 1517-1524

R. Carballo, G. Iglesias and A. Castro

Estimation of the mechanical energy output of the kite wind generator pp. 1525-1532

I. Argatov, P. Rautakorpi and R. Silvennoinen

Effects of biodiesel on a low heat loss diesel engine pp. 1533-1537

Hanbey Hazar

Improved model for solar cells with up-conversion of low-energy photons pp. 1538-1544

Viorel Badescu and Alina Mihaela Badescu

Variable speed DFIG wind energy system for power generation and harmonic current mitigation pp. 1545-1553

A. Gaillard, P. Poure, S. Saadate and M. Machmoum

Performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine using isobutanol–diesel fuel blends pp. 1554-1559

Murat Karabektas and Murat Hosoz

A new control strategy for tracking peak power in a wind or wave energy system pp. 1560-1566

S. Srinivasa Rao and B.K. Murthy

Ecological and economic cost-benefit analysis of offshore wind energy pp. 1567-1578

Brian Snyder and Mark J. Kaiser

Economic assessment of a two-stage solar organic Rankine cycle for reverse osmosis desalination pp. 1579-1586

G. Kosmadakis, D. Manolakos, S. Kyritsis and G. Papadakis

New applications of ‘Hess Law’ and comparisons with models for determining calorific values of municipal solid wastes in the Sri Lankan context pp. 1587-1594

S.N.M. Menikpura and B.F.A. Basnayake

A comparison of fill factor and recombination losses in amorphous silicon solar cells on ZnO and SnO2 pp. 1595-1599

A. Alkaya, R. Kaplan, H. Canbolat and S.S. Hegedus

Wave climate off the Swedish west coast pp. 1600-1606

Rafael Waters, Jens Engström, Jan Isberg and Mats Leijon

Estimating surface albedo over Saudi Arabia pp. 1607-1610

A.H. Maghrabi and Z.A. Al-Mostafa

Importance of geothermal energy and its environmental effects in Turkey pp. 1611-1615

Murat İhsan Kömürcü and Adem Akpınar

A comparative evaluation of compression ignition engine characteristics using methyl and ethyl esters of Karanja oil pp. 1616-1621

B. Baiju, M.K. Naik and L.M. Das

Thermogravimetric kinetic analysis of the combustion of biowastes pp. 1622-1627

M.E. Sanchez, M. Otero, X. Gómez and A. Morán

Statistical analysis of wind power in the region of Veracruz (Mexico) pp. 1628-1634

Yoreley Cancino-Solórzano and Jorge Xiberta-Bernat

An investigation on the novel structure of dye-sensitized solar cell with integrated photoanode pp. 1635-1638

Hai Wang, Yong Liu, Hongmei Xu, Xian Dong, Hui Shen, Yuanhao Wang and Hongxing Yang

Utilization of phase change materials in solar domestic hot water systems pp. 1639-1643

Muhsin Mazman, Luisa F. Cabeza, Harald Mehling, Miquel Nogues, Hunay Evliya and Halime Ö. Paksoy

Research of BIPV optimal tilted angle, use of latitude concept for south orientated plans pp. 1644-1650

C.L. Cheng, Charles S. Sanchez Jimenez and Meng-Chieh Lee

Assessing the use of simple dye-sensitized solar cells for drinking water chlorination by communities with limited resources pp. 1651-1654

Steve Appleyard

Theoretical and operational thermal performance of a ‘wet’ crystalline silicon PV module under Jamaican conditions pp. 1655-1660

Earle Wilson

Volume 34, issue 5, 2009

Enzymatic biodiesel synthesis – Key factors affecting efficiency of the process pp. 1185-1194

Mirosława Szczęsna Antczak, Aneta Kubiak, Tadeusz Antczak and Stanisław Bielecki

A lifecycle-based success framework for grid-connected biomass energy projects pp. 1195-1203

Romel M. Carlos and Do Ba Khang

Capacity estimation of a minihydro plant based on time series forecasting pp. 1204-1209

Rafael Peña, Aurelio Medina, Olimpo Anaya-Lara and James R. McDonald

Light-receiving characteristics of a distributed solar module with a plant shoot configuration pp. 1210-1226

Shin'ya Obara, Itaru Tanno and Taichiro Shiratori

Effect of injection pressure on performance, emission and combustion characteristics of high linolenic linseed oil methyl ester in a DI diesel engine pp. 1227-1233

Sukumar Puhan, R. Jegan, K. Balasubbramanian and G. Nagarajan

The use of hydrogen in the rural sector in Venezuela: Technical and financial study of the storage phase pp. 1234-1240

F. Posso, A. Contreras and A. Veziroglu

Sustainable energy system – A case study from Chile pp. 1241-1244

A. Gebremedhin, B. Karlsson and K. Björnfot

Effects of process factors on biological activity of granular sludge grown in an UASFF bioreactor pp. 1245-1251

A.A.L. Zinatizadeh, H. Younesi, H. Bonakdari, M. Pirsaheb, M. Pazouki, G.D. Najafpour and M. Hasnain Isa

Why are remote Western Australians installing renewable energy technologies in stand-alone power supply systems? pp. 1252-1256

Mark P. McHenry

Methyl ester of peanut (Arachis hypogea L.) seed oil as a potential feedstock for biodiesel production pp. 1257-1260

Canan Kaya, Candan Hamamci, Akin Baysal, Osman Akba, Sait Erdogan and Abdurrahman Saydut

Effect of injection timing on the exhaust emissions of a diesel engine using diesel–methanol blends pp. 1261-1269

Cenk Sayin, Murat Ilhan, Mustafa Canakci and Metin Gumus

Wind power systems for zero net energy housing in the United States pp. 1270-1278

Melissa R. Elkinton, Jon G. McGowan and James F. Manwell

Optimal angle of attack for untwisted blade wind turbine pp. 1279-1284

Chalothorn Thumthae and Tawit Chitsomboon

CFD based performance analysis of a solar air heater duct provided with artificial roughness pp. 1285-1291

Sharad Kumar and R.P. Saini

Effect of chamfering on heat transfer and friction characteristics of solar air heater having absorber plate roughened with compound turbulators pp. 1292-1298

Apurba Layek, J.S. Saini and S.C. Solanki

Cost benefit analysis of a photovoltaic-energy storage electrification solution for remote islands pp. 1299-1311

J.K. Kaldellis, D. Zafirakis, E.L. Kaldelli and K. Kavadias

Power quality analysis of wind farm connected to Alaçatı substation in Turkey pp. 1312-1318

Özgür Salih Mutlu, Eyüp Akpınar and Abdül Balıkcı

Bin weather data for the provinces of the Eastern Anatolia in Turkey pp. 1319-1332

Ömer Özyurt, Kadir Bakirci, Sadık Erdoğan and Mehmet Yilmaz

Modelling of an ICS solar water heater using artificial neural networks and TRNSYS pp. 1333-1339

M. Souliotis, S. Kalogirou and Y. Tripanagnostopoulos

Effect of external recycle on the performances of flat-plate solar air heaters with internal fins attached pp. 1340-1347

Ho-Ming Yeh and Chii-Dong Ho

Remote area power supply system technologies in Western Australia: New developments in 30 years of slow progress pp. 1348-1353

Mark P. McHenry

Production of ethanol from cassava pulp via fermentation with a surface-engineered yeast strain displaying glucoamylase pp. 1354-1358

Akihiko Kosugi, Akihiko Kondo, Mitsuyoshi Ueda, Yoshinori Murata, Pilanee Vaithanomsat, Warunee Thanapase, Takamitsu Arai and Yutaka Mori

Preliminary design of surrounding heliostat fields pp. 1359-1363

Francisco J. Collado

Design and construction of non-imaging planar concentrator for concentrator photovoltaic system pp. 1364-1370

K.K. Chong, F.L. Siaw, C.W. Wong and G.S. Wong

SSG wave energy converter: Design, reliability and hydraulic performance of an innovative overtopping device pp. 1371-1380

L. Margheritini, D. Vicinanza and P. Frigaard

Experimental results of rectification and filtration from an offshore wave energy system pp. 1381-1387

C. Boström, E. Lejerskog, M. Stålberg, K. Thorburn and M. Leijon

Day-ahead wind speed forecasting using f-ARIMA models pp. 1388-1393

Rajesh G. Kavasseri and Krithika Seetharaman

Projected beam irradiation at low latitudes using Meteonorm database pp. 1394-1398

Sylvester Hatwaambo, Prem C. Jain, Bengt Perers and Bjorn Karlsson

Sustainable energy technologies in Israel under the CDM: Needs and prospects pp. 1399-1406

Charikleia Karakosta, Haris Doukas and John Psarras

Vertical axis resistance type wind turbines for use in buildings pp. 1407-1412

Gerald Müller, Mark F. Jentsch and Euan Stoddart

Design and performance of a double-pitch wind turbine with non-twisted blades pp. 1413-1420

R. Lanzafame and M. Messina

Volume 34, issue 4, 2009

Characterisation of Si-crystalline PV modules by artificial neural networks pp. 941-949

F. Almonacid, C. Rus, L. Hontoria, M. Fuentes and G. Nofuentes

The food v. fuel debate: A nuanced view of incentive structures pp. 950-954

Sunderasan Srinivasan

Feasibility analysis of renewable energy supply options for a grid-connected large hotel pp. 955-964

G.J. Dalton, D.A. Lockington and T.E. Baldock

Separation of solar cell current into its constituent parallel currents under illumination pp. 965-969

A. Kassis and M. Saad

Bio-hydrogen production from waste fermentation: Mixing and static conditions pp. 970-975

X. Gómez, M.J. Cuetos, J.I. Prieto and A. Morán

Diesel engine performance and exhaust emission analysis using waste cooking biodiesel fuel with an artificial neural network pp. 976-982

B. Ghobadian, H. Rahimi, A.M. Nikbakht, G. Najafi and T.F. Yusaf

Wind power technology diffusion analysis in selected states of India pp. 983-988

K. Usha Rao and V.V.N. Kishore

The effects of turbocharger on the performance and exhaust emissions of a diesel engine fuelled with biodiesel pp. 989-993

Murat Karabektas

Sensor-less maximum power point tracking control for wind generation system with squirrel cage induction generator pp. 994-999

Tomonobu Senjyu, Yasutaka Ochi, Yasuaki Kikunaga, Motoki Tokudome, Atsushi Yona, Endusa Billy Muhando, Naomitsu Urasaki and Toshihisa Funabashi

Modelling and experimental validation of thin layer indirect solar drying of mango slices pp. 1000-1008

A.O. Dissa, J. Bathiebo, S. Kam, P.W. Savadogo, H. Desmorieux and J. Koulidiati

Comparative performance studies of a 4-stroke CI engine operated on dual fuel mode with producer gas and Honge oil and its methyl ester (HOME) with and without carburetor pp. 1009-1015

N.R. Banapurmath and P.G. Tewari

The adsorption refrigeration characteristics of alkaline-earth metal chlorides and its composite adsorbents pp. 1016-1023

L. Wang, L. Chen, H.L. Wang and D.L. Liao

Wavelet cross-correlation analysis of wind speed series generated by ANN based models pp. 1024-1032

Grégory Turbelin, Pierre Ngae and Michel Grignon

Enhancing the production of biofuels from cottonseed oil by fixed-fluidized bed catalytic cracking pp. 1033-1039

Hong Li, Benxian Shen, J.C. Kabalu and Mominou Nchare

Dispatch modeling of a regional power generation system – Integrating wind power pp. 1040-1049

Lisa Göransson and Filip Johnsson

Three zone equilibrium and kinetic free modeling of biomass gasifier – a novel approach pp. 1050-1058

J.K. Ratnadhariya and S.A. Channiwala

Continuous esterification for biodiesel production from palm fatty acid distillate using economical process pp. 1059-1063

S. Chongkhong, C. Tongurai and P. Chetpattananondh

Optimal control of hydroelectric facility incorporating pump storage pp. 1064-1077

Guangzhi Zhao and Matt Davison

The trend of small hydropower development in China pp. 1078-1083

Sheng Zhou, Xiliang Zhang and Jinghe Liu

Optimum operating conditions for a water purification process integrated to a heat transformer with energy recycling using neural network inverse pp. 1084-1091

J.A. Hernández, A. Bassam, J. Siqueiros and D. Juárez-Romero

The potential to exploit use of building-integrated photovoltaics in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council pp. 1092-1099

H.M. Taleb and A.C. Pitts

Hot air balloon engine pp. 1100-1105

Ian Edmonds

Experimental validation of autonomous PV-based water pumping system optimum sizing pp. 1106-1113

J.K. Kaldellis, G.C. Spyropoulos, K.A. Kavadias and I.P. Koronaki

A computer tracking system of solar dish with two-axis degree freedoms based on picture processing of bar shadow pp. 1114-1118

H. Arbab, B. Jazi and M. Rezagholizadeh

Multi-axes sun-tracking system with PLC control for photovoltaic panels in Turkey pp. 1119-1125

Cemil Sungur

Potential of geothermal heat exchangers for office building climatisation pp. 1126-1133

Ursula Eicker and Christoph Vorschulze

Case study feasibility analysis of renewable energy supply options for small to medium-sized tourist accommodations pp. 1134-1144

G.J. Dalton, D.A. Lockington and T.E. Baldock

A comparative study of KOH/Al2O3 and KOH/NaY catalysts for biodiesel production via transesterification from palm oil pp. 1145-1150

Krisada Noiroj, Pisitpong Intarapong, Apanee Luengnaruemitchai and Samai Jai-In

Alternative concept for tidal power plant with reservoir restrictions pp. 1151-1157

Rafael M. Ferreira and Segen F. Estefen

Daily means ambient temperature prediction using artificial neural network method: A case study of Turkey pp. 1158-1161

Ömer Altan Dombaycı and Mustafa Gölcü

Reducing the demands of heating and cooling in Iranian hospitals pp. 1162-1168

Jamal Khodakarami, Ian Knight and Nazanin Nasrollahi

Exergetic optimization of flat plate solar collectors pp. 1169-1174

S. Farahat, F. Sarhaddi and H. Ajam

Design optimization and site matching of direct-drive permanent magnet wind power generator systems pp. 1175-1184

H. Li and Z. Chen

Volume 34, issue 3, 2009

Performance evaluation of solar air heater for various artificial roughness geometries based on energy, effective and exergy efficiencies pp. 465-476

M.K. Gupta and S.C. Kaushik

State of the art and prospects of Italian biogas production from animal sewage: Technical-economic considerations pp. 477-485

C. Tricase and Mauro Lombardi

Availability of grasses, weeds and leaves as energy resource pp. 486-491

Odia O. Osadolor

Optimizing rainwater harvesting systems as an innovative approach to saving energy in hilly communities pp. 492-498

Yie-Ru Chiu, Chao-Hsien Liaw and Liang-Ching Chen

Characteristics analysis of a PV-AF-SPE system under several irradiation conditions pp. 499-503

Minwon Park, Hyo-Ryong Seo, Dong-Han Lee and In-Keun Yu

Barriers to clean development mechanism renewable energy projects in Mexico pp. 504-508

Elizabeth Lokey

Modeling, control and simulation of a PV/FC/UC based hybrid power generation system for stand-alone applications pp. 509-520

M. Uzunoglu, O.C. Onar and M.S. Alam

Performance tests on helical Savonius rotors pp. 521-529

M.A. Kamoji, S.B. Kedare and S.V. Prabhu

Transport mechanisms and performance simulations of a PEM fuel cell with interdigitated flow field pp. 530-543

Li-jun Yu, Geng-po Ren, Ming-jun Qin and Xiu-min Jiang

A software tool for the creation of a typical meteorological year pp. 544-554

Kamal Skeiker and Bashar Abdul Ghani

Methodology based on Geographic Information Systems for biomass logistics and transport optimisation pp. 555-565

C. Perpiñá, D. Alfonso, A. Pérez-Navarro, E. Peñalvo, C. Vargas and R. Cárdenas

The status and future of methane destruction projects in Mexico pp. 566-569

Elizabeth Lokey

Evaluation of thermal parameters and simulation of a solar-powered, solid-sorption chiller with a CPC collector pp. 570-577

Manuel I. González, Luis R. Rodríguez and Jesús H. Lucio

Cooling performance of a vertical ground-coupled heat pump system installed in a school building pp. 578-582

Yujin Hwang, Jae-Keun Lee, Young-Man Jeong, Kyung-Min Koo, Dong-Hyuk Lee, In-Kyu Kim, Sim-Won Jin and Soo H. Kim

Models for monitoring wind farm power pp. 583-590

Andrew Kusiak, Haiyang Zheng and Zhe Song

Effect of tuned unified power flow controller to mitigate the rotor speed instability of fixed-speed wind turbines pp. 591-596

R. Jayashri and R.P. Kumudini Devi

An immersive path-based study of wind turbines' landscape: A French case in Plouguin pp. 597-607

J. Jallouli and G. Moreau

Economic operation of wind farm integrated system considering voltage stability pp. 608-614

Qian Ai and Chenghong Gu

Network power flux control of a wind generator pp. 615-622

D. Aouzellag, K. Ghedamsi and E.M. Berkouk

Utilization of cool ceiling with roof solar chimney in Thailand: The experimental and numerical analysis pp. 623-633

Sudaporn Chungloo and Bundit Limmeechokchai

Experimental characterization of PEM fuel cells by micro-models for the prediction of on-site performance pp. 634-639

G. Scrivano, A. Piacentino and F. Cardona

Evaluation of thermal efficiency of double-pass solar collector with porous–nonporous media pp. 640-645

K. Sopian, M.A. Alghoul, Ebrahim M. Alfegi, M.Y. Sulaiman and E.A. Musa

Status, plans and technologies for offshore wind turbines in Europe and North America pp. 646-654

Simon-Philippe Breton and Geir Moe

The impact of water quality as an environmental constraint on operation planning of a hydro-thermal power system pp. 655-659

A.C.M. Valle, M.A.A. Aguiar and G. Cruz

Energy and exergy analyses of OMW solar drying process pp. 660-666

A.R. Celma and F. Cuadros

Life cycle assessment of a multi-megawatt wind turbine pp. 667-673

E. Martínez, F. Sanz, S. Pellegrini, E. Jiménez and J. Blanco

A CFD study of hygro–thermal stresses distribution in PEM fuel cell during regular cell operation pp. 674-682

Maher A.R. Sadiq Al-Baghdadi

Sizing optimization of a stand-alone street lighting system powered by a hybrid system using fuel cell, PV and battery pp. 683-691

Jeremy Lagorse, Damien Paire and Abdellatif Miraoui

A twin unidirectional impulse turbine topology for OWC based wave energy plants pp. 692-698

V. Jayashankar, S. Anand, T. Geetha, S. Santhakumar, V. Jagadeesh Kumar, M. Ravindran, T. Setoguchi, M. Takao, K. Toyota and S. Nagata

Modeling and performance analysis of solar air pretreatment collector/regenerator using liquid desiccant pp. 699-705

Donggen Peng and Xiaosong Zhang

Climatic parameters and evaluation of energy consumption of the Afyon geothermal district heating system, Afyon, Turkey pp. 706-710

Omer Yetemen and Tolga Yalcin

Measurements of overtopping flow time series on the Wave Dragon, wave energy converter pp. 711-717

James Tedd and Jens Peter Kofoed

Study of heat and mass transfer in a dehumidifying desiccant bed with macro-encapsulated phase change materials pp. 718-726

M.A. Rady, A.S. Huzayyin, E. Arquis, P. Monneyron, C. Lebot and E. Palomo

The use of deep water cooling systems: Two Canadian examples pp. 727-730

Lenore Newman and Yuill Herbert

Hydrogen production by auto-thermal reforming of ethanol over Ni-Ti-Zr metal oxide catalysts pp. 731-735

Min Hye Youn, Jeong Gil Seo, Sunyoung Park, Dong Ryul Park, Ji Chul Jung, Pil Kim and In Kyu Song

Recommendation on modelling of solar energy incident on a building envelope pp. 736-741

Dorota A. Chwieduk

Life cycle assessment of a floating offshore wind turbine pp. 742-747

Jan Weinzettel, Marte Reenaas, Christian Solli and Edgar G. Hertwich

Feasibility of solar technology (photovoltaic) adoption: A case study on Tennessee's poultry industry pp. 748-754

Ernest F. Bazen and Matthew A. Brown

Embodied energy analysis of adobe house pp. 755-761

Ashish Shukla, G.N. Tiwari and M.S. Sodha

Biodiesel production process optimization and characterization to assess the suitability of the product for varied environmental conditions pp. 762-765

T. Eevera, K. Rajendran and S. Saradha

Biodiesel production through transesterification of triolein with various alcohols in an ultrasonic field pp. 766-768

Hoang Duc Hanh, Nguyen The Dong, Kenji Okitsu, Rokuro Nishimura and Yasuaki Maeda

A knowledge based CAAD system for passive solar architecture pp. 769-779

Abraham Yezioro

Biodiesel production by esterification of oleic acid with short-chain alcohols under ultrasonic irradiation condition pp. 780-783

Hoang Duc Hanh, Nguyen The Dong, Kenji Okitsu, Rokuro Nishimura and Yasuaki Maeda

Towards a Zero Energy Island pp. 784-789

Barış Bağcı

Significant depth of ground water table for thermal performance of salt gradient solar pond pp. 790-793

A.K. Saxena, S. Sugandhi and M. Husain

Improving the low temperature properties of biodiesel fuel pp. 794-800

Purnanand Vishwanathrao Bhale, Nishikant V. Deshpande and Shashikant B. Thombre

Transient analysis of a grid connected wind driven induction generator using a real-time simulation platform pp. 801-806

Mohand Ouhrouche

Wind integration into various generation mixtures pp. 807-814

Jesse D. Maddaloni, Andrew M. Rowe and Gerrit van Kooten

Dynamic modeling and sizing optimization of stand-alone photovoltaic power systems using hybrid energy storage technology pp. 815-826

Chun-Hua Li, Xin-Jian Zhu, Guang-Yi Cao, Sheng Sui and Ming-Ruo Hu

On the structural behaviour of variable-geometry oval-trajectory Darrieus wind turbines pp. 827-832

A.D. Otero and F.L. Ponta

Experimental study of variable speed wind generator contribution to primary frequency control pp. 833-844

M. El Mokadem, V. Courtecuisse, C. Saudemont, B. Robyns and J. Deuse

A new strategy for wind speed forecasting using artificial intelligent methods pp. 845-848

Mohammad Monfared, Hasan Rastegar and Hossein Madadi Kojabadi

A review of installed solar photovoltaic and thermal collector capacities in relation to solar potential for the EU-15 pp. 849-856

Ali Naci Celik, Tariq Muneer and Peter Clarke

Properties of biodiesel oils formulated using different biomass sources and their blends pp. 857-859

M.C.G. Albuquerque, Y.L. Machado, A.E.B. Torres, D.C.S. Azevedo, C.L. Cavalcante, L.R. Firmiano and E.J.S. Parente

Combustion of spent mushroom compost and coal tailing pellets in a fluidised-bed pp. 860-868

Karen N. Finney, Vida N. Sharifi and Jim Swithenbank

A comparison of the accuracy of building energy analysis in Bahrain using data from different weather periods pp. 869-875

Hassan Radhi

Algorithm for the calculation of the horizontal coordinates of the Sun via spatial rotation matrices pp. 876-882

Ígor Rapp-Arrarás and Juan M. Domingo-Santos

Economic optimization and sensitivity analysis of photovoltaic system in residential buildings pp. 883-889

Hongbo Ren, Weijun Gao and Yingjun Ruan

Comparative study of flywheel systems in an isolated wind plant pp. 890-898

C. Carrillo, A. Feijóo and J. Cidrás

Combined operation of DC isolated distribution and PV systems for supplying unbalanced AC loads pp. 899-908

R. Noroozian, M. Abedi, G.B. Gharehpetian and S.H. Hosseini

Fuzzy logic controller with MPPT using line-commutated inverter for three-phase grid-connected photovoltaic systems pp. 909-915

N. Ammasai Gounden, Sabitha Ann Peter, Himaja Nallandula and S. Krithiga

A new variable for climate change study and implications for the built environment pp. 916-919

Kevin K.W. Wan, K.L. Cheung, Liu Yang and Joseph C. Lam

Performance of a dual-purpose solar continuous adsorption system pp. 920-927

M.A. Alghoul, M.Y. Sulaiman, K. Sopian and B.Z. Azmi

Optimization of operational planning for wind/hydro hybrid water supply systems pp. 928-936

Filipe Vieira and Helena M. Ramos

Biological hydrogen production from probiotic wastewater as substrate by selectively enriched anaerobic mixed microflora pp. 937-940

D. Sivaramakrishna, D. Sreekanth, V. Himabindu and Y. Anjaneyulu

Volume 34, issue 2, 2009

Issues related to rural electrification using renewable energy in developing countries of Asia and Pacific pp. 354-357

Tania Urmee, David Harries and August Schlapfer

Better or worse? The role of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in sustainable development: Case studies of remote atoll communities in Kiribati pp. 358-361

Kirti Mala, August Schläpfer and Trevor Pryor

Benefits from a renewable energy village electrification system pp. 362-368

Alex Zahnd and Haddix McKay Kimber

Assessment of centralized grid connected wind power cost in coastal area of Pakistan pp. 369-373

Khanji Harijan, Mohammad A. Uqaili, Mujeebuddin Memon and Umar K. Mirza

Design, economic analysis and environmental considerations of mini-grid hybrid power system with reverse osmosis desalination plant for remote areas pp. 374-383

Ahmad Agus Setiawan, Yu Zhao and Chem. V. Nayar

System performance of a three-phase PV-grid-connected system installed in Thailand: Data monitored analysis pp. 384-389

Chaiyant Boonmee, Boonyang Plangklang and Napat Watjanatepin

Social, economical and environmental impacts of renewable energy systems pp. 390-396

A.K. Akella, R.P. Saini and M.P. Sharma

Efficiency analysis of the Solarflow – An innovative solar-powered desalination unit for treating brackish water pp. 397-400

Stewart Dallas, N. Sumiyoshi, J. Kirk, K. Mathew and N. Wilmot

Simultaneous desalination and power generation using solar energy pp. 401-408

Yuchun Zhao, Aliakbar Akbarzadeh and John Andrews

Design and cost analysis of low head simple reaction hydro turbine for remote area power supply pp. 409-415

Abhijit Date and Aliakbar Akbarzadeh

Biomethanation of herbaceous biomass residues using 3-zone plug flow like digesters – A case study from India pp. 416-420

H.N. Chanakya, B.V.V. Reddy and Jayant Modak

Cellulase production using biomass feed stock and its application in lignocellulose saccharification for bio-ethanol production pp. 421-424

Rajeev K. Sukumaran, Reeta Rani Singhania, Gincy Marina Mathew and Ashok Pandey

Design and construction of a simple blade pitch measurement system for small wind turbines pp. 425-429

Jonathan Whale

Providing electricity access to remote areas in India: Niche areas for decentralized electricity supply pp. 430-434

M.R. Nouni, S.C. Mullick and T.C. Kandpal

New directions in renewable energy education pp. 435-439

Philip Jennings

Rewards for passive solar design in the Building Code of Australia pp. 440-443

Neville Peterkin

Implementation for maintaining the building-top GPV system pp. 444-449

Napat Watjanatepin

High efficiency pool filtering systems utilising variable frequency drives pp. 450-455

Z. Hameiri, T. Spooner and A.B. Sproul

Hidden biases in Australian energy policy pp. 456-460

August Schläpfer

Transformation in the photovoltaics industry in Australia, Germany and Japan: Comparison of actors, knowledge, institutions and markets pp. 461-464

Dora Marinova and Antonio Balaguer

Volume 34, issue 1, 2009

Biodiesel production from oleaginous microorganisms pp. 1-5

Xin Meng, Jianming Yang, Xin Xu, Lei Zhang, Qingjuan Nie and Mo Xian

Cost determination of the electro-mechanical equipment of a small hydro-power plant pp. 6-13

B. Ogayar and P.G. Vidal

Biofuels in the U.S. – Challenges and Opportunities pp. 14-22

S. Kent Hoekman

Operating temperature of photovoltaic modules: A survey of pertinent correlations pp. 23-29

E. Skoplaki and J.A. Palyvos

Design and experimental investigation of portable solar thermoelectric refrigerator pp. 30-34

Sabah A. Abdul-Wahab, Ali Elkamel, Ali M. Al-Damkhi, Is'haq A. Al-Habsi, Hilal S. Al-Rubai'ey', Abdulaziz K. Al-Battashi, Ali R. Al-Tamimi, Khamis H. Al-Mamari and Muhammad U. Chutani

Axial-flow turbines for low head microhydro systems pp. 35-47

K.V. Alexander, E.P. Giddens and A.M. Fuller

Performance evaluation of Jepirachi Wind Park pp. 48-52

Alvaro Pinilla, Luis Rodriguez and Rodrigo Trujillo

Effects of energy policies on industry expansion in renewable energy pp. 53-64

P.D. Lund

Reliability and economic evaluation of small autonomous power systems containing only renewable energy sources pp. 65-70

Pavlos S. Georgilakis and Yiannis A. Katsigiannis

The role of thermal treatment on the optical properties of Ge0.15Se0.85 system pp. 71-74

Abdalla Abdelaziz Alnajjar

The cost of water from an autonomous wave-powered desalination plant pp. 75-81

Matt Folley and Trevor Whittaker

An empirical approach for ranking environmental and energy saving measures in the hotel sector pp. 82-90

Marco Beccali, Maria La Gennusa, Leonardo Lo Coco and Gianfranco Rizzo

Improving the effectiveness of a photovoltaic water pumping system by spraying water over the front of photovoltaic cells pp. 91-96

M. Abdolzadeh and M. Ameri

Geo-spatial multi-criteria analysis for wave energy conversion system deployment pp. 97-111

Ana Nobre, Miguel Pacheco, Raquel Jorge, M.F.P. Lopes and L.M.C. Gato

An assessment of a revised Olmo et al. model to predict solar global radiation on a tilted surface at Beer Sheva, Israel pp. 112-119

Efim G. Evseev and Avraham I. Kudish

Multi-criteria decision making on strategic selection of wind farms pp. 120-126

Amy H.I. Lee, Hsing Hung Chen and He-Yau Kang

Analysis of ground source heat pumps with horizontal ground heat exchangers for northern Japan pp. 127-134

V.R. Tarnawski, W.H. Leong, T. Momose and Y. Hamada

Parametric analysis of proton exchange membrane fuel cell performance by using the Taguchi method and a neural network pp. 135-144

Sheng-Ju Wu, Sheau-Wen Shiah and Wei-Lung Yu

Design and performance of a transportable hemispherical solar still pp. 145-150

Basel I. Ismail

Solar assisted, pre-cooled hybrid desiccant cooling system for Pakistan pp. 151-157

A. Khalid, M. Mahmood, M. Asif and T. Muneer

Comparative fixed/fluidized bed experiments for the thermal behaviour and environmental impact of olive kernel ash pp. 158-164

D. Vamvuka

Redrawing the solar map of South Africa for photovoltaic applications pp. 165-169

R. Munzhedzi and A.B. Sebitosi

Nodal pricing in Ontario, Canada: Implications for solar PV electricity pp. 170-178

Sarah J. Brown and Ian H. Rowlands

Electricity generation from wave power in Canada pp. 179-195

David Dunnett and James S. Wallace

Complex-valued prediction of wind profile using augmented complex statistics pp. 196-201

D.P. Mandic, S. Javidi, S.L. Goh, A. Kuh and K. Aihara

Thermodynamic analysis of a β type Stirling engine with a displacer driving mechanism by means of a lever pp. 202-208

Halit Karabulut, Fatih Aksoy and Erkan Öztürk

Effect of regeneration mode on the performance of liquid desiccant packed bed regenerator pp. 209-216

X.H. Liu, Y. Jiang and X.Q. Yi

Experimental investigations of a chimney-dependent solar crop dryer pp. 217-222

J.K. Afriyie, M.A.A. Nazha, H. Rajakaruna and F.K. Forson

Interactions between louvers and ceiling geometry for maximum daylighting performance pp. 223-232

Ahmed A. Freewan, Li Shao and Saffa Riffat

Bio-methanol: How energy choices in the western United States can help mitigate global climate change pp. 233-241

Kristiina A. Vogt, Daniel J. Vogt, Toral Patel-Weynand, Ravi Upadhye, David Edlund, Robert L. Edmonds, John C. Gordon, Asep S. Suntana, Ragnhildur Sigurdardottir, Michael Miller, Patricia A. Roads and Michael G. Andreu

Performance, emission and combustion characteristics of a compression ignition engine operating on neat orange oil pp. 242-245

K. Purushothaman and G. Nagarajan

Numerical simulation of cooling performance of wind tower (Baud-Geer) in hot and arid region pp. 246-254

Vali Kalantar

Adsorption–desorption operations of multilayer desiccant packed bed for dehumidification applications pp. 255-265

A.E. Kabeel

Thermodynamic analysis of a gamma type Stirling engine in non-ideal adiabatic conditions pp. 266-273

Nezaket Parlak, Andreas Wagner, Michael Elsner and Hakan S. Soyhan

Short term wind speed forecasting in La Venta, Oaxaca, México, using artificial neural networks pp. 274-278

Erasmo Cadenas and Wilfrido Rivera

Assessment of H2- and H2O-based renewable energy-buffering systems in minor islands pp. 279-288

Alessandro Corsini, Franco Rispoli, Mario Gamberale and Eileen Tortora

Energy monitoring and conservation potential in school buildings in the C′ climatic zone of Greece pp. 289-296

A. Dimoudi and P. Kostarela

Steam jet ejector cooling powered by waste or solar heat pp. 297-306

A.J. Meyer, T.M. Harms and R.T. Dobson

A case study of underground thermal storage in a solar-ground coupled heat pump system for residential buildings pp. 307-314

Huajun Wang, Chengying Qi, Enyu Wang and Jun Zhao

Digital power factor control and reactive power regulation for grid-connected photovoltaic inverter pp. 315-321

L. Hassaine, E. Olias, J. Quintero and M. Haddadi

Wind turbulence used as searching signal for MPPT in variable-speed wind energy conversion systems pp. 322-327

Iulian Munteanu, Antoneta Iuliana Bratcu and Emil Ceangǎ

Performance and emission study in manifold hydrogen injection with diesel as an ignition source for different start of injection pp. 328-334

N. Saravanan and G. Nagarajan

Diesterol: An environment-friendly IC engine fuel pp. 335-342

Hadi Rahimi, Barat Ghobadian, Talal Yusaf, Gholamhasan Najafi and Mahdi Khatamifar

Utilization of unattended Putranjiva roxburghii non-edible oil as fuel in diesel engine pp. 343-347

S.K. Haldar, B.B. Ghosh and A. Nag

Optimally sizing of solar array and battery in a standalone photovoltaic system in Malaysia pp. 348-352

W.X. Shen