Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Volume 24, issue C, 2013

Renewable energy in buildings in China—A review pp. 1-8

Xueliang Yuan, Xujiang Wang and Jian Zuo

Energy security and improvements in the function of diversity indices—Taiwan energy supply structure case study pp. 9-20

Ming Chih Chuang and Hwong Wen Ma

Programme management of world bank financed small hydropower development in Zhejiang Province in China pp. 21-31

Xiaojian Chen, Zhenyu Wang, Sanfeng He and Fuqiang Li

Technological trends in electric topologies for offshore wind power plants pp. 32-44

A. Madariaga, J.L. Martín, I. Zamora, I. Martínez de Alegría and S. Ceballos

Analysis of energy transition possibilities after the decommission of a nuclear power plant in Ignalina region in Lithuania pp. 45-56

Vygandas Gaigalis, Antanas Markevicius, Vladislovas Katinas, Romualdas Skema and Algis Tumosa

Biodiesel production from Xanthoceras sorbifolia in China: Opportunities and challenges pp. 57-65

Zeng-Yu Yao, Jian-Hua Qi and Li-Ming Yin

Upgrading of bio-oil from biomass fast pyrolysis in China: A review pp. 66-72

Le Zhang, Ronghou Liu, Renzhan Yin and Yuanfei Mei

Review on the numerical investigations into the design and development of Savonius wind rotors pp. 73-83

Sukanta Roy and Ujjwal K. Saha

Quantitative appraisal of biomass resources and their energy potential in Egypt pp. 84-91

N. Said, S.A. El-Shatoury, L.F. Díaz and M. Zamorano

Participatory selection of sustainability criteria and indicators for bioenergy developments pp. 92-102

Thomas Kurka and David Blackwood

A review of electric load classification in smart grid environment pp. 103-110

Kai-le Zhou, Shan-lin Yang and Chao Shen

A review on sensorless techniques for sustainable reliablity and efficient variable frequency drives of induction motors pp. 111-121

Ibrahim M. Alsofyani and N.R.N. Idris

Delving into Liberia's energy economy: Technical change, inter-factor and inter-fuel substitution pp. 122-130

Presley K. Wesseh, Boqiang Lin and Michael Owusu Appiah

The impact of international forces on the Chinese wind power industry pp. 131-141

Zhen-yu Zhao, Guang-zheng Sun, Jian Zuo and George Zillante

Evaluating the spatio-temporal variation of China's offshore wind resources based on remotely sensed wind field data pp. 142-148

Dong Jiang, Dafang Zhuang, Yaohuan Huang, Jianhua Wang and Jingying Fu

An overview of the Romanian renewable energy sector pp. 149-158

Sofia Elena Colesca and Carmen Ciocoiu

A review on harvesting, oil extraction and biofuels production technologies from microalgae pp. 159-171

Namita Pragya, Krishan Pandey and P.K. Sahoo

The economic feasibility of a crop-residue densification plant: A case study for the city of Jinzhou in China pp. 172-180

Cheng Feng, Xinxin Yu, Hanqiu Tan, Tian Liu, Tianyu Hu, Zhuoyan Zhang, Shi Qiu and Longjian Chen

Incineration of municipal solid waste in Malaysia: Salient issues, policies and waste-to-energy initiatives pp. 181-186

Sharifah Aishah Syed Abd Kadir, Chun-Yang Yin, Muhamad Rosli Sulaiman, Xi Chen and Mohanad El-Harbawi

Analyses of the decarbonizing Thailand's energy system toward low-carbon futures pp. 187-197

Aumnad Phdungsilp and Teeradej Wuttipornpun

An overview of renewable energies in Iran pp. 198-208

Mohsen Bahrami and Payam Abbaszadeh

Effect of ethanol–gasoline blend on NOx emission in SI engine pp. 209-222

B.M. Masum, H.H. Masjuki, M.A. Kalam, I.M. Rizwanul Fattah, S.M. Palash and M.J. Abedin

Topologies and control strategies of multi-functional grid-connected inverters for power quality enhancement: A comprehensive review pp. 223-270

Zheng Zeng, Huan Yang, Rongxiang Zhao and Chong Cheng

Impact of the electricity mix and use profile in the life-cycle assessment of electric vehicles pp. 271-287

Ricardo Faria, Pedro Marques, Pedro Moura, Fausto Freire, Joaquim Delgado and Aníbal T. de Almeida

Nanoengineering thermoelectrics for 21st century: Energy harvesting and other trends in the field pp. 288-305

Marisol Martín-González, O. Caballero-Calero and P. Díaz-Chao

A guidance chart for most probable solution directions in sustainable energy developments pp. 306-313

Muhammad Mansoor, Norman Mariun, Napsiah Ismail and Noor Izzri Abdul Wahab

Research and development aspects on decentralized electrification options for rural household pp. 314-324

A.A. Lahimer, M.A. Alghoul, Fadhil Yousif, T.M. Razykov, N. Amin and K. Sopian

A review of working fluid and expander selections for organic Rankine cycle pp. 325-342

Junjiang Bao and Li Zhao

Global convergence in per capita CO2 emissions pp. 357-363

Xuehui Li and Boqiang Lin

Urban wind energy exploitation systems: Behaviour under multidirectional flow conditions—Opportunities and challenges pp. 364-378

Francisco Toja-Silva, Antonio Colmenar-Santos and Manuel Castro-Gil

Overall review of China's wind power industry: Status quo, existing problems and perspective for future development pp. 379-386

Zeng Ming, Zhang Kun and Dong Jun

AC-microgrids versus DC-microgrids with distributed energy resources: A review pp. 387-405

Jackson John Justo, Francis Mwasilu, Ju Lee and Jin-Woo Jung

Solar desalination based on multiple effect humidification process: Thermal performance and experimental validation pp. 406-417

Khalifa Zhani

Thermal conductivity enhancement of nanostructure-based colloidal suspensions utilized as phase change materials for thermal energy storage: A review pp. 418-444

J.M. Khodadadi, Liwu Fan and Hasan Babaei

The impacts of transport energy consumption, foreign direct investment and income on CO2 emissions in ASEAN-5 economies pp. 445-453

V.G.R. Chandran and Chor Foon Tang

Electricity generation from renewables in the United States: Resource potential, current usage, technical status, challenges, strategies, policies, and future directions pp. 454-472

Atif Osmani, Jun Zhang, Vinay Gonela and Iddrisu Awudu

Policies to accelerate the growth of offshore wind energy sector in India pp. 473-482

Swaminathan Mani and Tarun Dhingra

Heating requirement and its costs in greenhouse structures: A case study for Mediterranean region of Turkey pp. 483-490

Murad Canakci, N. Yasemin Emekli, Sefai Bilgin and Nuri Caglayan

R&D expenditures in liberalized electricity markets: The case of Turkey pp. 491-498

Selahattin Şi̇ri̇n and Fakir H. Erdogan

A review of solar thermal refrigeration and cooling methods pp. 499-513

K.R. Ullah, R. Saidur, H.W. Ping, R.K. Akikur and N.H. Shuvo

A global comparative review of biodiesel production from jatropha curcas using different homogeneous acid and alkaline catalysts: Study of physical and chemical properties pp. 514-533

A.S. Silitonga, H.H. Masjuki, T.M.I. Mahlia, H.C. Ong, A.E. Atabani and W.T. Chong

Solar assisted photo degradation of wastewater by compound parabolic collectors: Review of design and operational parameters pp. 534-543

Muhammad Tanveer and Gokce Tezcanli Guyer

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods for the evaluation of solar farms locations: Case study in south-eastern Spain pp. 544-556

Juan M. Sánchez-Lozano, Jerónimo Teruel-Solano, Pedro L. Soto-Elvira and M. Socorro García-Cascales

An overview of fuel management in direct methanol fuel cells pp. 557-565

M.Z.F. Kamaruddin, S.K. Kamarudin, W.R.W. Daud and M.S. Masdar

Smart power grid and cloud computing pp. 566-577

Dragan S. Markovic, Dejan Zivkovic, Irina Branovic, Ranko Popovic and Dragan Cvetkovic

Emerging green chemical technologies for the conversion of CH4 to value added products pp. 578-585

P. Venkata Laxma Reddy, Ki-Hyun Kim and Hocheol Song

A review on nuclear power plant scenario in Thailand pp. 586-592

Parinya Pongsoi and Somchai Wongwises

The essence of future smart houses: From embedding ICT to adapting to sustainability principles pp. 593-607

AmirHosein GhaffarianHoseini, Nur Dalilah Dahlan, Umberto Berardi, Ali GhaffarianHoseini and Nastaran Makaremi

Biomass supply chain design and analysis: Basis, overview, modeling, challenges, and future pp. 608-627

B. Sharma, R.G. Ingalls, C.L. Jones and A. Khanchi

Volume 23, issue C, 2013

Public participation and trust in nuclear power development in China pp. 1-11

Guizhen He, Arthur P.J. Mol, Lei Zhang and Yonglong Lu

A review of studies on central receiver solar thermal power plants pp. 12-39

Omar Behar, Abdallah Khellaf and Kamal Mohammedi

Glycerol reforming in supercritical water; a short review pp. 40-48

Elena Markočič, Boris Kramberger, Joost G. van Bennekom, Hero Jan Heeres, John Vos and Željko Knez

Perspectives for the expansion of new renewable energy sources in Brazil pp. 49-59

Amaro Olimpio Pereira, Ricardo Cunha da Costa, Cláudia do Vale Costa, Juliana de Moraes Marreco and Emílio Lèbre La Rovere

Heat transfer and fluid flow analysis of solar air heater: A review of CFD approach pp. 60-79

Anil Singh Yadav and J.L. Bhagoria

Carbon pay back period for solar and wind energy project installed in India: A critical review pp. 80-90

C. Marimuthu and V. Kirubakaran

Bio-oil valorization: A review pp. 91-106

Kathlene Jacobson, Kalpana C. Maheria and Ajay Kumar Dalai

Exploring the relationship between urbanization, energy consumption, and CO2 emission in MENA countries pp. 107-112

Usama Al-mulali, Hassan Gholipour Fereidouni, Janice Y.M. Lee and Che Normee Binti Che Sab

Planning carbon emission trading for Beijing's electric power systems under dual uncertainties pp. 113-128

Y. Zhu, Y.P. Li and G.H. Huang

Characterizing variability and reducing uncertainty in estimates of solar land use energy intensity pp. 129-137

Robert M. Horner and Corrie E. Clark

Development of a thermoeconomic methodology for the optimization of biodiesel production—Part I: Biodiesel plant and thermoeconomic functional diagram pp. 138-146

Christian Rodriguez Coronado, Celso Eduardo Tuna, Rolando Zanzi, Lucas F. Vane and José Luz Silveira

Technological review on solar PV in Pakistan: Scope, practices and recommendations for optimized system design pp. 147-154

Hassan A. Khan and Saad Pervaiz

A review of energy aspects of green roofs pp. 155-168

Omidreza Saadatian, K. Sopian, E. Salleh, C.H. Lim, Safa Riffat, Elham Saadatian, Arash Toudeshki and M.Y. Sulaiman

Ocean renewable energy in Malaysia: The potential of the Straits of Malacca pp. 169-178

Heap-Yih Chong and Wei-Haur Lam

Waste tyre pyrolysis – A review pp. 179-213

Juan Daniel Martínez, Neus Puy, Ramón Murillo, Tomás García, María Victoria Navarro and Ana Maria Mastral

Construction waste management policies and their effectiveness in Hong Kong: A longitudinal review pp. 214-223

Weisheng Lu and Vivian W.Y. Tam

Maximum power point tracking control techniques: State-of-the-art in photovoltaic applications pp. 224-241

Pallavee Bhatnagar and R.K. Nema

Uses of alternative fuels and raw materials in the cement industry as sustainable waste management options pp. 242-260

Alfonso Aranda Usón, Ana M. López-Sabirón, Germán Ferreira and Eva Llera Sastresa

Sustainability and biophysics basis of technical and economic processes: A survey of the reconciliation by thermodynamics pp. 261-271

Moisés Teles dos Santos and Song Won Park

State of the art in building modelling and energy performances prediction: A review pp. 272-288

Aurélie Foucquier, Sylvain Robert, Frédéric Suard, Louis Stéphan and Arnaud Jay

Tidal barrages in the UK: Ecological and social impacts, potential mitigation, and tools to support barrage planning pp. 289-298

Tara Hooper and Melanie Austen

Value chain optimization of forest biomass for bioenergy production: A review pp. 299-311

Nazanin Shabani, Shaghaygh Akhtari and Taraneh Sowlati

State-of-the-art of transmission expansion planning: Comprehensive review pp. 312-319

Reza Hemmati, Rahmat-Allah Hooshmand and Amin Khodabakhshian

Rural electrification in China: A policy and institutional analysis pp. 320-329

Guo-liang Luo and Yi-wei Guo

Solar photovoltaic and thermal technology and applications in China pp. 330-340

Xiande Fang and Dingkun Li

Small hydropower plants in Serbia: Hydropower potential, current state and perspectives pp. 341-349

Milena Panić, Marko Urošev, Ana Milanović Pešić, Jovana Brankov and Željko Bjeljac

Combustion characteristics, engine performances and emissions of waste edible oil biodiesel in diesel engine pp. 350-365

Jinlin Xue

Wind energy resource development in Ethiopia as an alternative energy future beyond the dominant hydropower pp. 366-378

Mulugeta Biadgo Asress, Aleksandar Simonovic, Dragan Komarov and Slobodan Stupar

Evaluation of electricity generation and energy cost of wind energy conversion systems in southern Algeria pp. 379-390

S. Diaf and G. Notton

A study on the effects of promising edible and non-edible biodiesel feedstocks on engine performance and emissions production: A comparative evaluation pp. 391-404

M. Mofijur, A.E. Atabani, H.H. Masjuki, M.A. Kalam and B.M. Masum

Renewable energy supply chain in Ostrobothnia region and Vaasa city: Innovative framework pp. 405-411

Alireza Aslani, Petri Helo, Bo Feng, Erkki Antila and Erkki Hiltunen

Miscanthus production and processing in Ireland: An analysis of energy requirements and environmental impacts pp. 412-420

Fionnuala Murphy, Ger Devlin and Kevin McDonnell

Comparison study of solar cooling technologies for an institutional building in subtropical Queensland, Australia pp. 421-430

Ali M. Baniyounes, Gang Liu, M.G. Rasul and M.M.K. Khan

Overview of challenges, prospects, environmental impacts and policies for renewable energy and sustainable development in Greece pp. 431-442

Jayanta Deb Mondol and Nikos Koumpetsos

A review on development of industrial processes and emerging techniques for production of hydrogen from renewable and sustainable sources pp. 443-462

Rashmi Chaubey, Satanand Sahu, Olusola O. James and Sudip Maity

Wind turbine reliability analysis pp. 463-472

Jesús María Pinar Pérez, Fausto Pedro García Márquez, Andrew Tobias and Mayorkinos Papaelias

Impacts of biodiesel combustion on NOx emissions and their reduction approaches pp. 473-490

S.M. Palash, M.A. Kalam, H.H. Masjuki, B.M. Masum, I.M. Rizwanul Fattah and M. Mofijur

A comparative analysis of wind power density prediction methods for Çanakkale, Intepe region, Turkey pp. 491-502

Yasemin Oner, Selin Ozcira, Nur Bekiroglu and Ibrahim Senol

Tilt angle optimization to maximize incident solar radiation: A review pp. 503-513

Amit Kumar Yadav and S.S. Chandel

Issues concerning roughness on wind turbine blades pp. 514-525

Ece Sagol, Marcelo Reggio and Adrian Ilinca

Solar and wind energy production in relation to the electricity load curve and hydroelectricity in the northeast region of Brazil pp. 526-535

P. de Jong, A.S. Sánchez, K. Esquerre, R.A. Kalid and E.A. Torres

Low carbon and low embodied energy materials in buildings: A review pp. 536-542

Luisa F. Cabeza, Camila Barreneche, Laia Miró, Josep M. Morera, Esther Bartolí and A. Inés Fernández

Building the hydrogen economy in China: Drivers, resources and technologies pp. 543-556

Jun Lu, Ahmad Zahedi, Chengshi Yang, Mingzhou Wang and Bo Peng

The choice of biological waste treatment method for urban areas in Japan—An environmental perspective pp. 557-567

Miki Takata, Kazuyo Fukushima, Minako Kawai, Norio Nagao, Chiaki Niwa, Teruaki Yoshida and Tatsuki Toda