Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

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Volume 15, issue 9, 2011

Attitude and acceptance of offshore wind farms—The influence of travel time and wind farm attributes pp. 4223-4235

Jacob Ladenburg and Bernd Möller

Construction of China's smart grid information system analysis pp. 4236-4241

Yun-na Wu, Jian Chen and Li-rong Liu

Update of the review: Cultivation of energy crops in Poland against socio-demographic factors pp. 4242-4247

Justyna Chodkowska-Miszczuk and Daniela Szymańska

The value of module efficiency in lowering the levelized cost of energy of photovoltaic systems pp. 4248-4254

Xiaoting Wang, Lado Kurdgelashvili, John Byrne and Allen Barnett

Bioconversion of synthesis gas to second generation biofuels: A review pp. 4255-4273

Maedeh Mohammadi, Ghasem D. Najafpour, Habibollah Younesi, Pooya Lahijani, Mohamad Hekarl Uzir and Abdul Rahman Mohamed

Offshore wave power measurements—A review pp. 4274-4285

Simon Lindroth and Mats Leijon

A Bridge between East and West: Turkey's natural gas policy pp. 4286-4294

Murat Ozturk, Yunus Emre Yuksel and Nuri Ozek

Anaerobic digestion in global bio-energy production: Potential and research challenges pp. 4295-4301

Lise Appels, Joost Lauwers, Jan Degrève, Lieve Helsen, Bart Lievens, Kris Willems, Jan Van Impe and Raf Dewil

The mechanism and policy on the electricity price of renewable energy in China pp. 4302-4309

Zhao Xingang, Liu Xiaomeng, Liu Pingkuo and Feng Tiantian

Energy and economic analysis for large-scale integration of small photovoltaic systems in buildings: The case of a public location in Southern Spain pp. 4310-4319

D.L. Talavera, E. Muñoz-Cerón, J. de la Casa, M.J. Ortega and G. Almonacid

Biofuel economics in a setting of multiple objectives and unintended consequences pp. 4320-4333

William K. Jaeger and Thorsten M. Egelkraut

Energy conservation and emissions reduction in China—Progress and prospective pp. 4334-4347

Jiahai Yuan, Junjie Kang, Cong Yu and Zhaoguang Hu

Microgrids: Energy management by strategic deployment of DERs—A comprehensive survey pp. 4348-4356

Ashoke Kumar Basu, S.P. Chowdhury, S. Chowdhury and S. Paul

Energy-efficient food production to reduce global warming and ecodegradation: The use of edible insects pp. 4357-4360

M. Premalatha, Tasneem Abbasi, Tabassum Abbasi and S.A. Abbasi

The inclusion of social aspects in power planning pp. 4361-4369

Fernando Ribeiro, Paula Ferreira and Madalena Araújo

Current energy usage and sustainable energy in Malaysia: A review pp. 4370-4377

S.M. Shafie, T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki and A. Andriyana

Modern heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production: A comprehensive review pp. 4378-4399

A.P. Singh Chouhan and A.K. Sarma

Current situation, trends and potential of renewable energy in Flanders pp. 4400-4409

A. Tolón-Becerra, X.B. Lastra-Bravo, T. Steenberghen and B. Debecker

Technology development and application of solar energy in desalination: MEDRC contribution pp. 4410-4415

N. Ghaffour, V.K. Reddy and M. Abu-Arabi

A review for research and new design options of solar absorption cooling systems pp. 4416-4423

X.Q. Zhai, M. Qu, Yue. Li and R.Z. Wang

Assessment of the optimum operation conditions of a plate heat exchanger for waste heat recovery in textile industry pp. 4424-4431

Canan Kandilli and Aytac Koclu

Bioethanol production from farming non-food macroalgae in Pacific island nations: Chemical constituents, bioethanol yields, and prospective species in the Philippines pp. 4432-4435

M.G. Borines, R.L. de Leon and M.P. McHenry

Viability of solar or wind for water pumping systems in the Algerian Sahara regions – case study Adrar pp. 4436-4442

B. Bouzidi

Using real option analysis for highly uncertain technology investments: The case of wind energy technology pp. 4443-4450

Shun-Chung Lee

Small-scale biomass CHP plants in Sweden and Finland pp. 4451-4465

Marianne Salomón, Tuula Savola, Andrew Martin, Carl-Johan Fogelholm and Torsten Fransson

Does natural gas consumption follow a nonlinear path over time? Evidence from 50 US States pp. 4466-4469

Alper Aslan

A review of solar photovoltaic levelized cost of electricity pp. 4470-4482

K. Branker, M.J.M. Pathak and Joshua Pearce

A review on the experimental and analytical analysis of earth to air heat exchanger (EAHE) systems in Turkey pp. 4483-4490

Leyla Ozgener

The use of real options approach in energy sector investments pp. 4491-4497

Bartolomeu Fernandes, Jorge Cunha and Paula Ferreira

Social acceptance of the clean energy concept: Exploring the clean energy understanding of Istanbul residents pp. 4498-4506

Aslı Öğüt Erbil

Fuel cells: The expectations for an environmental-friendly and sustainable source of energy pp. 4507-4520

A. Boudghene Stambouli

Second-generation bioethanol as a sustainable energy source in Malaysia transportation sector: Status, potential and future prospects pp. 4521-4536

Ying Ying Tye, Keat Teong Lee, Wan Nadiah Wan Abdullah and Cheu Peng Leh

Assessing the cost of biofuel production with increasing penetration of the transport fuel market: A case study of gaseous biomethane in Ireland pp. 4537-4547

James Browne, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, T Thamsiriroj and Jerry D. Murphy

A review of energy efficiency potentials in tropical buildings – Perspective of enclosed common areas pp. 4548-4553

Qi Jie Kwong and Yusoff Ali

A review of power battery thermal energy management pp. 4554-4571

Zhonghao Rao and Shuangfeng Wang

Emerging symbiosis: Renewable energy and energy security pp. 4572-4578

Scott Victor Valentine

Energy market reforms in Turkey and their impact on innovation and R&D expenditures pp. 4579-4585

Selahattin Şi̇ri̇n

A review on global fuel economy standards, labels and technologies in the transportation sector pp. 4586-4610

A.E. Atabani, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, S. Mekhilef and A.S. Silitonga

Aluminum as energy carrier: Feasibility analysis and current technologies overview pp. 4611-4623

E.I. Shkolnikov, A.Z. Zhuk and M.S. Vlaskin

Preparation and heat transfer characteristics of microencapsulated phase change material slurry: A review pp. 4624-4632

Zhi Chen and Guiyin Fang

Impact analysis of biodiesel on engine performance—A review pp. 4633-4641

Gaurav Dwivedi, Siddharth Jain and M.P. Sharma

A roadmap for the introduction of gaseous transport fuel: A case study for renewable natural gas in Ireland pp. 4642-4651

T. Thamsiriroj, H. Smyth and J.D. Murphy

A review on energy scenario and sustainable energy in Iran pp. 4652-4658

M. Mohammadnejad, M. Ghazvini, T.M.I. Mahlia and A. Andriyana

Greenhouse gas emission and renewable energy sources for sustainable development in Bangladesh pp. 4659-4666

Md. Ahiduzzaman and A.K.M. Sadrul Islam

Can we close Earth's sustainability gap? pp. 4667-4672

Ruud Weijermars

Offshore wind energy development in China: Current status and future perspective pp. 4673-4684

Da Zhang, Zhang Xiliang, He Jiankun and Chai Qimin

Public acceptance of renewables and the media: an analysis of the Spanish PV solar experience pp. 4685-4696

Iñaki Heras-Saizarbitoria, Ernesto Cilleruelo and Ibon Zamanillo

Sensitivity analysis to quantify uncertainty in Life Cycle Assessment: The case study of an Italian tile pp. 4697-4705

Maurizio Cellura, Sonia Longo and Marina Mistretta

Strategies for renewable energy applications in the organization of Islamic conference (OIC) countries pp. 4706-4725

Kamaruzzaman Sopian, Baharuddin Ali and Nilofar Asim

Comparative study of sustainability of the electrical power industry in Mexico and its northern border region pp. 4726-4731

Patricia Navarro Alvarado, Jesus Fernando Hinojosa Palafox and Miguel Angel Vazquez Ruiz

Production of biodiesel: A technical review pp. 4732-4745

Ejaz M. Shahid and Younis Jamal

The applicability of computer simulation using Monte Carlo techniques in windfarm profitability analysis pp. 4746-4755

German Martinez Montes, Enrique Prados Martin, Javier Alegre Bayo and Javier Ordoñez Garcia

An overview of different distillation methods for small scale applications pp. 4756-4764

R. Saidur, E.T. Elcevvadi, S. Mekhilef, A. Safari and H.A. Mohammed

An analysis of the power sector performance in Nigeria pp. 4765-4774

Musiliu Oseni

A review of drivers, benefits, and challenges in integrating renewable energy sources into electricity grid pp. 4775-4779

A. Zahedi

Renewable energy policies and initiatives for a sustainable energy future in Malaysia pp. 4780-4787

Haslenda Hashim and Wai Shin Ho

Review of heat pump systems for drying application pp. 4788-4796

Li Jin Goh, Mohd Yusof Othman, Sohif Mat, Hafidz Ruslan and Kamaruzzaman Sopian

An overview for exploring the possibilities of energy generation from municipal solid waste (MSW) in Indian scenario pp. 4797-4808

R.P. Singh, V.V. Tyagi, Tanu Allen, M. Hakimi Ibrahim and Richa Kothari

Distributed power generation in the United States pp. 4809-4817

Alexander Thornton and Carlos Rodríguez Monroy

Study on small signal stability of microgrids: A review and a new approach pp. 4818-4828

Zheng Zeng, Huan Yang and Rongxiang Zhao

Solar power investment in North Africa: Reducing perceived risks pp. 4829-4835

Nadejda Komendantova, Anthony Patt and Keith Williges

On the planning and analysis of Integrated Community Energy Systems: A review and survey of available tools pp. 4836-4854

Gonçalo Mendes, Christos Ioakimidis and Paulo Ferrão

Compact heat exchangers: A review and future applications for a new generation of high temperature solar receivers pp. 4855-4875

Qi Li, Gilles Flamant, Xigang Yuan, Pierre Neveu and Lingai Luo

Status and potentials of offshore wave energy resources in Chahbahar area (NW Omman Sea) pp. 4876-4883

Ali Rashid and Smaeyl Hasanzadeh

Status and perspectives on bioenergy in Korea pp. 4884-4890

Jin-Suk Lee, Joon-Pyo Lee, Ji-Yeon Park, Jung-Hwa Lee and Soon-Chul Park

The contribution of renewable distributed generation in mitigating carbon dioxide emissions pp. 4891-4896

Paulino E. Labis, Rey G. Visande, Reuel C. Pallugna and Nolan D. Caliao

Survey of software tools for energy efficiency in a community pp. 4897-4903

Dragan Markovic, Dragan Cvetkovic and Branislav Masic

Comparison of renewable energy policy evolution among the BRICs pp. 4904-4909

Huiming Zhang, Lianshui Li, Jie Cao, Mengnan Zhao and Qing Wu

Utilization of waste nitrogen for biofuel production in China pp. 4910-4916

Baojing Gu, Dong Liu, Xu Wu, Ying Ge, Yong Min, Hong Jiang and Jie Chang

Biomass to liquid: A prospective challenge to research and development in 21st century pp. 4917-4933

Pravat K. Swain, L.M. Das and S.N. Naik

Current and potential capabilities of biomass for green energy in Iran pp. 4934-4938

Yahya Hamzeh, Alireza Ashori, Babak Mirzaei, Ali Abdulkhani and Masoumeh Molaei

The climate change impact on air conditioner system and reliability in Malaysia—A review pp. 4939-4949

Y.H. Yau and H.L. Pean

Bioethanol production from pentose sugars: Current status and future prospects pp. 4950-4962

Ramesh Chander Kuhad, Rishi Gupta, Yogender Pal Khasa, Ajay Singh and Y.-H. Percival Zhang

A critical analysis of the photovoltaic power industry in China – From diamond model to gear model pp. 4963-4971

Zhen-yu Zhao, Shuang-ying Zhang and Jian Zuo

Materials availability for thin film (TF) PV technologies development: A real concern? pp. 4972-4981

Chiara Candelise, Jamie F. Speirs and Robert J.K. Gross

Power electronics evolution in wind turbines—A market-based analysis pp. 4982-4993

Rosario Llorente Iglesias, Roberto Lacal Arantegui and Mónica Aguado Alonso

An assessment on the current status and future of wind energy in Turkish electricity industry pp. 4994-5002

Ercüment Camadan

Market evaluation of hybrid wind-storage power systems in case of balancing responsibilities pp. 5003-5012

Rodica Loisel, Arnaud Mercier, Christoph Gatzen and Nick Elms

Development of offshore wind power in China pp. 5013-5020

Jinjin Chen

A key review on present status and future directions of solar energy studies and applications in Saudi Arabia pp. 5021-5050

Arif Hepbasli and Zeyad Alsuhaibani

Membrane biodiesel production and refining technology: A critical review pp. 5051-5062

I.M. Atadashi, M.K. Aroua, A.R. Abdul Aziz and N.M.N. Sulaiman

Salient features of the Grameen Shakti renewable energy program pp. 5063-5067

Muhammad Asif and Dipal Barua

Review of current position and perspectives of renewable energy in the Republic of Macedonia with focus on electricity production pp. 5068-5080

Vladimir Mijakovski and Nikola Mijakovski

Life cycle assessment of biodiesel from soybean, jatropha and microalgae in China conditions pp. 5081-5091

Jian Hou, Peidong Zhang, Xianzheng Yuan and Yonghong Zheng

Small-hydropower integration in a multi-purpose dam-bridge for sustainable urban mobility pp. 5092-5103

Aníbal T. de Almeida, Carlos Inverno, J. Lopes de Almeida, J. Alfeu Sá Marques and Bruno Santos

Power management strategy in the alternative energy photovoltaic/PEM Fuel Cell hybrid system pp. 5104-5110

M. Hatti, A. Meharrar and M. Tioursi

Clean and sustainable energy policies in Turkey pp. 5111-5119

İ. Kotcioğlu

Economic welfare impacts from renewable energy consumption: The China experience pp. 5120-5128

Yiping Fang

To reduce energy consumption and to maintain rapid economic growth: Analysis of the condition in China based on expended IPAT model pp. 5129-5134

Malin Song, Shuhong Wang, Huayin Yu, Li Yang and Jie Wu

The analysis on wind energy electricity generation status, potential and policies in the world pp. 5135-5142

Furkan Dincer

A review of trends, policies and plans for increasing energy access in Ghana pp. 5143-5154

Francis Kemausuor, George Yaw Obeng, Abeeku Brew-Hammond and Alfred Duker

Parallel operation of inverters and active power filters in distributed generation system—A review pp. 5155-5168

S.K. Khadem, M. Basu and M.F. Conlon

Concentrating solar power – Technology, potential and policy in India pp. 5169-5175

Amita Ummadisingu and M.S. Soni

Applications of biotechnology and biochemical engineering for the improvement of Jatropha and Biodiesel: A review pp. 5176-5185

S.A. Ceasar and S. Ignacimuthu

Sustainable energy investments in Hellenic urban areas: Examining modern financial mechanisms pp. 5186-5193

Konstantinos D. Patlitzianas and Kolybiris Christos

Ecological impacts from syngas burning in internal combustion engine: Technical and economic aspects pp. 5194-5201

Ronney Arismel Mancebo Boloy, Jose Luz Silveira, Celso Eduardo Tuna, Christian R. Coronado and Julio Santana Antunes

Experimental investigation of climatic effects on the efficiency of a solar chimney pilot power plant pp. 5202-5206

A.B. Kasaeian, E. Heidari and Sh. Nasiri Vatan

Techno-economic analysis and environmental impact of fuel economy labels for passenger cars in Indonesia pp. 5212-5217

A.S. Silitonga, A.E. Atabani, T.M.I. Mahlia and A.H. Sebayang

Volume 15, issue 8, 2011

Renewable energy in Oman: Status and future prospects pp. 3465-3469

Hussein A. Kazem

External costs of fossil electricity generation: Health-based assessment in Thailand pp. 3470-3479

Songsak Sakulniyomporn, Kuskana Kubaha and Chullapong Chullabodhi

Sustainable energy systems: Role of optimization modeling techniques in power generation and supply—A review pp. 3480-3500

Aqeel Ahmed Bazmi and Gholamreza Zahedi

Comparison of palm oil, Jatropha curcas and Calophyllum inophyllum for biodiesel: A review pp. 3501-3515

H.C. Ong, T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki and R.S. Norhasyima

A review on emissions and mitigation strategies for road transport in Malaysia pp. 3516-3522

H.C. Ong, T.M.I. Mahlia and H.H. Masjuki

On the selection and design of the proper roof pond variant for passive cooling purposes pp. 3523-3533

Artemisia Spanaki, Theocharis Tsoutsos and Dionysia Kolokotsa

Sustainable sub-geothermal heat pump heating in Serbia pp. 3534-3538

Dragi Antonijevic and Mirko Komatina

Biochar production potential in Ghana—A review pp. 3539-3551

Moses Duku, Sai Gu and Essel Ben Hagan

Current state of wind energy in Mexico, achievements and perspectives pp. 3552-3557

Yoreley Cancino-Solórzano, Antonio J. Gutiérrez-Trashorras and Jorge Xiberta-Bernat

Feasibility study of wind energy potential in two provinces of Iran: North and South Khorasan pp. 3558-3569

D. Saeidi, M. Mirhosseini, A. Sedaghat and A. Mostafaeipour

Wind-hydrogen utilization for methanol production: An economy assessment in Iran pp. 3570-3574

Anita K. Sayah and Athena K. Sayah

Phosphorus recovery from the biomass ash: A review pp. 3588-3602

Zhongxin Tan and Anders Lagerkvist

Photo-catalytic properties of silicon and its future in photovoltaic applications pp. 3603-3607

Aleksandar Mitrašinović

Viability of CCS: A broad-based assessment for Malaysia pp. 3608-3616

N.Y.G. Lai, E.H. Yap and C.W. Lee

Passive building energy savings: A review of building envelope components pp. 3617-3631

Suresh B. Sadineni, Srikanth Madala and Robert F. Boehm

Understanding the variability of wind power costs pp. 3632-3639

Scott Victor Valentine

A review of renewable energy based cogeneration technologies pp. 3640-3648

N. Thilak Raj, S. Iniyan and Ranko Goic

Chinese university students’ knowledge and attitudes regarding forest bio-energy pp. 3649-3657

Mei Qu, Pirkkoliisa Ahponen, Liisa Tahvanainen, David Gritten, Blas Mola-Yudego and Paavo Pelkonen

Quantification of provincial-level carbon emissions from energy consumption in China pp. 3658-3668

Yuhuan Geng, Mingzhong Tian, Qiuan Zhu, Jianjun Zhang and Changhui Peng

Evaluation and measures to increase performance coefficient of hydrokinetic turbines pp. 3669-3675

Mukrimin Sevket Guney

The potential of PEM fuel cell for a new drinking water source pp. 3676-3689

Taeyoung Kim, Seungjae Lee and Heekyung Park

The role of public policy in optimizing renewable energy development in the greater southern Appalachian mountains pp. 3690-3702

Andrew N. Arnette and Christopher W. Zobel

Renewable electricity in Europe pp. 3703-3716

Arnulf Jäger-Waldau, Márta Szabó, Nicolae Scarlat and Fabio Monforti-Ferrario

Review of materials and manufacturing options for large area flexible dye solar cells pp. 3717-3732

Ghufran Hashmi, Kati Miettunen, Timo Peltola, Janne Halme, Imran Asghar, Kerttu Aitola, Minna Toivola and Peter Lund

A review on prospect of Jatropha curcas for biodiesel in Indonesia pp. 3733-3756

A.S. Silitonga, A.E. Atabani, T.M.I. Mahlia, H.H. Masjuki, Irfan Anjum Badruddin and S. Mekhilef

A review for the applications of solar chimneys in buildings pp. 3757-3767

X.Q. Zhai, Z.P. Song and R.Z. Wang

Overview of the photovoltaic technology status and perspective in Turkey pp. 3768-3779

Furkan Dinçer

Sustainable energy usage in Oman—Opportunities and barriers pp. 3780-3788

A.H. Al-Badi, A. Malik and A. Gastli

Technical and economic performance of residential solar water heating in the United States pp. 3789-3800

Hannah Cassard, Paul Denholm and Sean Ong

Review on solar water heater collector and thermal energy performance of circulating pipe pp. 3801-3812

M.S. Hossain, R. Saidur, H. Fayaz, N.A. Rahim, M.R. Islam, J.U. Ahamed and M.M. Rahman

Review on microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCMs): Fabrication, characterization and applications pp. 3813-3832

C.Y. Zhao and G.H. Zhang

Comparative assessment of future motor vehicles under various climate change mitigation scenarios pp. 3833-3838

Dalia Streimikiene and Jurate Sliogeriene

Review of 600–2500kW sized wind turbines and optimization of hub height for maximum wind energy yield realization pp. 3839-3849

Md. Mahbub Alam, Shafiqur Rehman, Josua P. Meyer and Luai M. Al-Hadhrami

Domestic solar hot water systems: Developments, evaluations and essentials for “viability” with a special reference to India pp. 3850-3861

Morapakala Srinivas

Optimal installation of small hydropower plant—A review pp. 3862-3869

Sachin Mishra, S.K. Singal and D.K. Khatod

Algae as a sustainable energy source for biofuel production in Iran: A case study pp. 3870-3876

Gholamhassan Najafi, Barat Ghobadian and Talal F. Yusaf

Review of research on autonomous wind farms and solar parks and their feasibility for commercial loads in hot regions pp. 3877-3887

S.M. Shaahid

Life-cycle assessment of a photovoltaic system in Catalonia (Spain) pp. 3888-3896

Andreas Sumper, Mercedes Robledo-García, Roberto Villafáfila-Robles, Joan Bergas-Jané and Juan Andrés-Peiró

The energy and environmental impacts of Italian households consumptions: An input–output approach pp. 3897-3908

Maurizio Cellura, Sonia Longo and Marina Mistretta

Contribution of SHP Stations to the development of an area and their social acceptance pp. 3909-3917

Garyfallos Arabatzis and Dimitris Myronidis

Towards integrated sustainability assessment for energetic use of biomass: A state of the art evaluation of assessment tools pp. 3918-3933

V. Buytaert, B. Muys, N. Devriendt, L. Pelkmans, J.G. Kretzschmar and R. Samson

Solar greenhouse an option for renewable and sustainable farming pp. 3934-3945

N.L. Panwar, S.C. Kaushik and Surendra Kothari

Geothermal resources in Iran: The sustainable future pp. 3946-3951

Gholamhassan Najafi and Barat Ghobadian

A review on islanding operation and control for distribution network connected with small hydro power plant pp. 3952-3962

Hasmaini Mohamad, Hazlie Mokhlis, Ab Halim Abu Bakar and Hew Wooi Ping

Low-grade heat conversion into power using organic Rankine cycles – A review of various applications pp. 3963-3979

Bertrand F. Tchanche, Gr. Lambrinos, A. Frangoudakis and G. Papadakis

Sodium borohydride as a fuel for the future pp. 3980-4001

D.M.F. Santos and C.A.C. Sequeira

A review of carbon dioxide capture and utilization by membrane integrated microalgal cultivation processes pp. 4002-4012

Muhammad Syukri Abd Rahaman, Li-Hua Cheng, Xin-Hua Xu, Lin Zhang and Huan-Lin Chen

Transcritical carbon dioxide heat pump systems: A review pp. 4013-4029

Brian T. Austin and K. Sumathy

Recent developments in microgrids and example cases around the world—A review pp. 4030-4041

Taha Selim Ustun, Cagil Ozansoy and Aladin Zayegh

Biorefineries from the perspective of sustainability: Feedstocks, products, and processes pp. 4042-4052

Himadri Roy Ghatak

Performance modeling and investigation of fixed, single and dual-axis tracking photovoltaic panel in Monastir city, Tunisia pp. 4053-4066

Taher Maatallah, Souheil El Alimi and Sassi Ben Nassrallah

Lighting villages at the end of the line with geothermal energy in eastern Baringo lowlands, Kenya – Steps towards reaching the millennium development goals (MDGs) pp. 4067-4079

Pacifica F. Achieng Ogola, Brynhildur Davidsdottir and Ingvar Birgir Fridleifsson

Progress in the production and application of n-butanol as a biofuel pp. 4080-4106

Chao Jin, Mingfa Yao, Haifeng Liu, Chia-fon F. Lee and Jing Ji

Current status of renewable energy in Nepal: Opportunities and challenges pp. 4107-4117

Surendra K.C., Samir Kumar Khanal, Prachand Shrestha and Buddhi Lamsal

The impact of household behavioral changes on GHG emission reduction in Lithuania pp. 4118-4124

Dalia Streimikiene and Andzej Volochovic

Determining optimum location and capacity for micro hydropower plants in Lorestan province in Iran pp. 4125-4131

A.A. Ghadimi, F. Razavi and B. Mohammadian

Renewable energy sources for clean and sustainable energy policies in Turkey pp. 4132-4144

Ibrahim Yuksel and Kamil Kaygusuz

Advances in liquid based photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) collectors pp. 4156-4170

R. Daghigh, M.H. Ruslan and K. Sopian

A review of recent laboratory research and commercial developments in fast pyrolysis and upgrading pp. 4171-4186

Eoin Butler, Ger Devlin, Dietrich Meier and Kevin McDonnell

A comprehensive techno-economical review of indirect solar desalination pp. 4187-4199

Muhammad Tauha Ali, Hassan E.S. Fath and Peter R. Armstrong

Wind energy status of Iran: Evaluating Iran's technological capability in manufacturing wind turbines pp. 4200-4211

Nasser Bagheri Moghaddam, Sayyed Moslem Mousavi, Masoud Nasiri, Enayat A. Moallemi and Hami Yousefdehi

Recent advances in biomass pretreatment – Torrefaction fundamentals and technology pp. 4212-4222

J.J. Chew and V. Doshi

Volume 15, issue 7, 2011

Minimizing the environmental effects caused by the production of bioenergy pp. 3327-3331

Francisco Ramírez and Andrés Seco

GIS-based wind farm site selection using spatial multi-criteria analysis (SMCA): Evaluating the case for New York State pp. 3332-3340

Rob van Haaren and Vasilis Fthenakis

A review of available methods for seasonal storage of solar thermal energy in residential applications pp. 3341-3359

Patrice Pinel, Cynthia A. Cruickshank, Ian Beausoleil-Morrison and Adam Wills

Biomass energy in Malaysia: Current state and prospects pp. 3360-3370

S. Mekhilef, R. Saidur, A. Safari and W.E.S.B. Mustaffa

Reviewing the experience of solar drying in Algeria with presentation of the different design aspects of solar dryers pp. 3371-3379

Lyes Bennamoun

Role and contribution of the clean development mechanism to the development of wind energy pp. 3380-3387

Olena Pechak, George Mavrotas and Danae Diakoulaki

An overview of the biomass resource potential of Norway for bioenergy use pp. 3388-3398

Nicolae Scarlat, Jean-Francois Dallemand, Odd Jarle Skjelhaugen, Dan Asplund and Lars Nesheim

Generating electricity from the oceans pp. 3399-3416

AbuBakr S. Bahaj

Life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the generation of wind and hydro power pp. 3417-3422

Hanne Lerche Raadal, Luc Gagnon, Ingunn Saur Modahl and Ole Jørgen Hanssen

Transformerless topologies for grid-connected single-phase photovoltaic inverters pp. 3423-3431

Iván Patrao, Emilio Figueres, Fran González-Espín and Gabriel Garcerá

Analyses and perspectives for Brazilian low carbon technological development in the energy sector pp. 3432-3444

João Lampreia, Maria Silvia Muylaert de Araújo, Christiano Pires de Campos, Marcos Aurélio V. Freitas, Luiz Pinguelli Rosa, Renzo Solari, Cláudio Gesteira, Rodrigo Ribas and Neílton F. Silva

Life cycle assessment of sugar industry: A review pp. 3445-3453

Manish Kumar Chauhan, Varun, Sachin Chaudhary, Suneel Kumar and Samar

Synthesis of polymers from organic solvent liquefied biomass: A review pp. 3454-3463

Hui Pan

Volume 15, issue 6, 2011

Wind energy feasibility study for city of Shahrbabak in Iran pp. 2545-2556

A. Mostafaeipour, A. Sedaghat, A.A. Dehghan-Niri and V. Kalantar

Why wind power does not deliver the expected emissions reductions pp. 2557-2562

Herbert Inhaber

Performance of simulated flexible integrated gasification polygeneration facilities. Part A: A technical-energetic assessment pp. 2563-2587

J.C. Meerman, Ana Calderon Ramirez, W.C. Turkenburg and A.P.C. Faaij

Concentrated solar energy applications using Fresnel lenses: A review pp. 2588-2606

W.T. Xie, Y.J. Dai, R.Z. Wang and K. Sumathy

The effect of islands' interconnection to the mainland system on the development of renewable energy sources in the Greek power sector pp. 2607-2620

Paraskevas N. Georgiou, George Mavrotas and Danae Diakoulaki

Biofuels and fossil fuels: Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) optimisation through productive resources maximisation pp. 2621-2628

Fernando Hernández Sobrino, Carlos Rodríguez Monroy and José Luís Hernández Pérez

A review on the pattern of electricity generation and emission in Malaysia from 1976 to 2008 pp. 2629-2642

M. Shekarchian, Mahmoud Moghavvemi, T.M.I. Mahlia and A. Mazandarani

Proposal of directions for the establishment of loan programs for the promotion of apartment houses maintenance in Korea pp. 2643-2654

Sanghoon Park and Eun Ho Oh

International bioenergy trade--A review of past developments in the liquid biofuel market pp. 2655-2676

Patrick Lamers, Carlo Hamelinck, Martin Junginger and André Faaij

Assessing the effect of wind power uncertainty on profitability pp. 2677-2683

V. Gass, F. Strauss, Johannes Schmidt and E. Schmid

Assessment methods of carbon dioxide emitted from bioenergy utilization pp. 2684-2689

Jing Yang and Peidong Zhang

Analyzing the causes of non-development of renewable energy-related industries in Iran pp. 2690-2695

Dawud Fadai, Zahra Shams Esfandabadi and Azadeh Abbasi

Review of the photovoltaic energy program in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil pp. 2696-2706

Antonia Sônia A.C. Diniz, Lauro V.B. Machado Neto, Carlos F. Camara, Paulo Morais, Claudia V.T. Cabral, Delly Oliveira Filho, Regina F. Ravinetti, Edson D. França, Denio A. Cassini, Márcio E.M. Souza, José H. Santos and Mara Amorim

Low carbon electricity development in China--An IRSP perspective based on Super Smart Grid pp. 2707-2713

Jiahai Yuan and Zhaoguang Hu

Second-generation biofuel (SGB) in Southeast Asia via lignocellulosic biorefinery: Penny-foolish but pound-wise pp. 2714-2718

Chun Sheng Goh and Keat Teong Lee

LLK1694-wind energy resources and development in Iran pp. 2719-2728

Gholamhassan Najafi and Barat Ghobadian

Small hydropower plants in Spain: A case study pp. 2729-2735

C. Alonso-Tristán, D. González-Peña, M. Díez-Mediavilla, M. Rodríguez-Amigo and T. García-Calderón

Smart meters for power grid: Challenges, issues, advantages and status pp. 2736-2742

Soma Shekara Sreenadh Reddy Depuru, Lingfeng Wang and Vijay Devabhaktuni

Review of Turkey's current energy status: A case study for wind energy potential of Çanakkale province pp. 2743-2749

Ali N. Celik

Investigation of wind characteristics and wind energy potential at Ras Ghareb, Egypt pp. 2750-2755

Ahmed Shata Ahmed

Psychological factors in the diffusion of sustainable technology: A study of Norwegian households' adoption of wood pellet heating pp. 2756-2765

Bertha Maya Sopha and Christian A. Klöckner

Economic analysis of unconventional liquid fuel sources pp. 2766-2771

Mehmet Erturk

Life cycle assessment for co-firing semi-carbonized fuel manufactured using woody biomass with coal: A case study in the central area of Wakayama, Japan pp. 2772-2778

Tomohiro Tabata, Hitoshi Torikai, Mineo Tsurumaki, Yutaka Genchi and Koji Ukegawa

An integrated approach for climate-change impact analysis and adaptation planning under multi-level uncertainties. Part I: Methodology pp. 2779-2790

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

Integrated assessment of sustainability trade-offs and pathways for global bioenergy production: Framing a novel hybrid approach pp. 2791-2809

Lilibeth Acosta-Michlik, Wolfgang Lucht, Alberte Bondeau and Tim Beringer

Exergetic and exergoeconomic aspects of wind energy systems in achieving sustainable development pp. 2810-2825

Arif Hepbasli and Zeyad Alsuhaibani

Simulation of correlated wind speeds: A review pp. 2826-2832

Andrés Feijóo, Daniel Villanueva, José Luis Pazos and Robert Sobolewski

Biogas, renewable energy resource for Pakistan pp. 2833-2837

Syed S. Amjid, Muhammad Q. Bilal, Muhammad Shahzad Nazir and Altaf Hussain

Review of best practices of solar electricity resources applications in selected Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries pp. 2838-2849

Antonis Tsikalakis, T. Tomtsi, N.D. Hatziargyriou, A. Poullikkas, Ch. Malamatenios, E. Giakoumelos, O. Cherkaoui Jaouad, A. Chenak, A. Fayek, T. Matar and A. Yasin

Green progress and prospect in Malaysia pp. 2850-2861

Shing Chyi Chua and Tick Hui Oh

A review of researches on thermal exhaust heat recovery with Rankine cycle pp. 2862-2871

Tianyou Wang, Yajun Zhang, Zhijun Peng and Gequn Shu

Second law analysis of the ideal Ericsson magnetic refrigeration pp. 2872-2875

Umberto Lucia

Quantification and monetization of employment benefits associated with renewable energy technologies in Greece pp. 2876-2886

C. Tourkolias and S. Mirasgedis

The energy requirements and carbon dioxide emissions of tourism industry of Western China: A case of Chengdu city pp. 2887-2894

Jun Liu, Tingting Feng and Xi Yang

A survey of China's low-carbon application practice--Opportunity goes with challenge pp. 2895-2903

Li-qun Liu, Chun-xia Liu and Zhi-yi Sun

Energy efficiency assessment by process heating assessment and survey tool (PHAST) and feasibility analysis of waste heat recovery in the reheat furnace at a steel company pp. 2904-2908

Minxing Si, Shirley Thompson and Kurtis Calder

Geothermal energy-convenient heat source for renewal and new development of protected crop cultivation in Macedonia pp. 2909-2920

Sanja Popovska Vasilevska, Valentina Gecevska and Kiril Popovski

Convective heat transfer and fluid flow study over a step using nanofluids: A review pp. 2921-2939

H.A. Mohammed, A.A. Al-aswadi, N.H. Shuaib and R. Saidur

A renewable energy solution for Highfield Campus of University of Southampton pp. 2940-2959

Naci Kalkan, Kutalmis Bercin, Ozcel Cangul, Mario Gonzales Morales, Magdoom Mohammed Kulam Mohamed Saleem, Izzat Marji, Angeliki Metaxa and Eleni Tsigkogianni

Renewable energy in Kenya: Resource potential and status of exploitation pp. 2960-2973

J.K. Kiplagat, R.Z. Wang and T.X. Li

Willingness to pay for renewable energy: Evidence from a contingent valuation survey in Kenya pp. 2974-2983

Sabah Abdullah and P. Wilner Jeanty

China's energy consumption and sustainable development: Comparative evidence from GDP and genuine savings pp. 2984-2989

Jing You

"Describing the elephant": A framework for supporting sustainable development processes pp. 2990-2998

Philip Sinclair

Bioenergy in Poland pp. 2999-3007

Bartlomiej Iglinski, Anna Iglinska, Wojciech Kujawski, Roman Buczkowski and Marcin Cichosz

The fuelwood market in Greece: An empirical approach pp. 3008-3018

Eleni Zafeiriou, Garyfallos Arabatzis and Theodoros Koutroumanidis

Particulate matter emissions from combustion of wood in district heating applications pp. 3019-3028

S. Ghafghazi, T. Sowlati, S. Sokhansanj, X. Bi and S. Melin

Focal point tracking system for concentration solar power collection pp. 3029-3033

Pei-Ying Yeh, Po-Ching Yen, Jia-Yush Yen, Tsung-Tsong Wu, Pei-Ling Liu, Chia-Ling Wu and Ching-Yu Peng

'Renewable' hydrogen: Prospects and challenges pp. 3034-3040

Tasneem Abbasi and S.A. Abbasi

Biodiesel production potential from edible oil seeds in Iran pp. 3041-3044

M. Safieddin Ardebili, B. Ghobadian, G. Najafi and A. Chegeni

A comprehensive review on solar water heaters pp. 3045-3050

S. Jaisankar, J. Ananth, S. Thulasi, S.T. Jayasuthakar and K.N. Sheeba

An integrated approach for climate-change impact analysis and adaptation planning under multi-level uncertainties. Part II. Case study pp. 3051-3073

Y.P. Cai, G.H. Huang, Q. Tan and L. Liu

The status of renewable energy in the GCC countries pp. 3074-3098

W.E. Alnaser and N.W. Alnaser

Barriers to energy efficiency in industrial bottom-up energy demand models--A review pp. 3099-3111

Tobias Fleiter, Ernst Worrell and Wolfgang Eichhammer

A review of sustainable cooling technologies in buildings pp. 3112-3120

Ben Richard Hughes, Hassam Nasarullah Chaudhry and Saud Abdul Ghani

Assessing non-marginal variations with consequential LCA: Application to European energy sector pp. 3121-3132

Thomas Dandres, Caroline Gaudreault, Pablo Tirado-Seco and Réjean Samson

A review for the applications and integrated approaches of ground-coupled heat pump systems pp. 3133-3140

X.Q. Zhai, M. Qu, X. Yu, Y. Yang and R.Z. Wang

Monitoring of anaerobic digestion processes: A review perspective pp. 3141-3155

Michael Madsen, Jens Bo Holm-Nielsen and Kim H. Esbensen

Assessment of the uncertainty associated with the energy indicator pp. 3156-3164

Carlos Mendes, Leonardo Silva de Souza, Ricardo Kalid, Karla Esquerre and Asher Kiperstok

Amazon and the expansion of hydropower in Brazil: Vulnerability, impacts and possibilities for adaptation to global climate change pp. 3165-3177

João Leonardo da Silva Soito and Marcos Aurélio Vasconcelos Freitas

Hotspots of solar potential in India pp. 3178-3186

T.V. Ramachandra, Rishabh Jain and Gautham Krishnadas

Analysis of the opportunities and challenges for renewable energy market in the Western Balkan countries pp. 3187-3195

Danijela Lalic, Kiril Popovski, Valentina Gecevska, Sanja Popovska Vasilevska and Zdravko Tesic

A research on the use of energy resources in the Amazon pp. 3196-3206

Fernando B. Matos, José R. Camacho, Pollyanna Rodrigues and Sebastião C. Guimarães

Greener energy: Issues and challenges for Pakistan--Biomass energy prospective pp. 3207-3219

Abdul Waheed Bhutto, Aqeel Ahmed Bazmi and Gholamreza Zahedi

Review of solar cooling methods and thermal storage options pp. 3220-3228

L.A. Chidambaram, A.S. Ramana, G. Kamaraj and R. Velraj

Zero carbon buildings refurbishment--A Hierarchical pathway pp. 3229-3236

Yangang Xing, Neil Hewitt and Philip Griffiths

Zero net house: Preliminary assessment of suitability for Alberta pp. 3237-3242

Ghassan A. Zabaneh

Dynamic modeling of causal relationship between energy consumption, CO2 emissions and economic growth in India pp. 3243-3251

Mohammad Jahangir Alam, Ismat Ara Begum, Jeroen Buysse, Sanzidur Rahman and Guido Van Huylenbroeck

Microalgae bioengineering: From CO2 fixation to biofuel production pp. 3252-3260

Xianhai Zeng, Michael K. Danquah, Xiao Dong Chen and Yinghua Lu

Environmental impacts from the installation and operation of large-scale solar power plants pp. 3261-3270

Damon Turney and Vasilis Fthenakis

A critical review on convective heat transfer correlations of nanofluids pp. 3271-3277

Jahar Sarkar

Particulate emissions from biodiesel vs diesel fuelled compression ignition engine pp. 3278-3300

Avinash Kumar Agarwal, Tarun Gupta and Abhishek Kothari

A thermodynamic review on solar box type cookers pp. 3301-3318

Abhishek Saxena, Varun, S.P. Pandey and G. Srivastav

History of the solar ponds: A review study pp. 3319-3325

A.A. El-Sebaii, M.R.I. Ramadan, S. Aboul-Enein and A.M. Khallaf

Volume 15, issue 5, 2011

Review of photovoltaic technologies pp. 2165-2175

L. El Chaar, L.A. Lamont and N. El Zein

A review of the factors affecting operation and efficiency of photovoltaic based electricity generation systems pp. 2176-2184

Mehmet Emin Meral and Furkan Dinçer

Enhancing renewable and sustainable energy development based on an options-based policy evaluation framework: Case study of wind energy technology in Taiwan pp. 2185-2198

Shun-Chung Lee and Li-Hsing Shih

Are biofuels an efficient technology for generating sustainable development in oil-dependent African nations? A macroeconomic assessment of the opportunities and impacts in Burkina Faso pp. 2199-2209

Elodie Hanff, Marie-Hélène Dabat and Joël Blin

The real life scenario for diffusion of renewable energy technologies (RETs) in Pakistan - Lessons learned through the pilot field study under physical community pp. 2210-2213

Asif A. Shah, Roshan S. Rashidi, Arabella Bhutto and Ambreen Shah

Potential of renewable energy alternatives in Australia pp. 2214-2221

Talal Yusaf, Steven Goh and J.A. Borserio

Territorial level for biofuel production--Case study of an Italian region pp. 2222-2231

A. Paiano, G. Camaggio and G. Lagioia

Renewable energy potential assessment in Jordan pp. 2232-2239

Yaser Anagreh and Ahmad Bataineh

A review of biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas L. oil pp. 2240-2251

May Ying Koh and Tinia Idaty Mohd. Ghazi

A review on emission analysis in cement industries pp. 2252-2261

M.B. Ali, R. Saidur and M.S. Hossain

A review on biomass as a fuel for boilers pp. 2262-2289

R. Saidur, E.A. Abdelaziz, A. Demirbas, M.S. Hossain and S. Mekhilef

Analysis of the effect of the implementation of photovoltaic systems like option of distributed generation in Colombia pp. 2290-2298

J.A. Hernandez, D. Velasco and C.L. Trujillo

Analyzing Chinese consumers' perception for biofuels implementation: The private vehicles owner's investigating in Nanjing pp. 2299-2309

Yong Zhang, Yifeng Yu, Tiezhu Li and Bai Zou

GIS based multi-criteria assessment of tidal stream power potential: A case study for Georgia, USA pp. 2310-2321

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

Renewability of wind power in China: A case study of nonrenewable energy cost and greenhouse gas emission by a plant in Guangxi pp. 2322-2329

G.Q. Chen, Q. Yang and Y.H. Zhao

Wind energy development in the world, Europe and Poland from 1995 to 2009; current status and future perspectives pp. 2330-2341

Piotr Michalak and Jacek Zimny

A review of boiling and convective heat transfer with nanofluids pp. 2342-2354

S.M. Sohel Murshed, C.A. Nieto de Castro, M.J.V. Lourenço, M.L.M. Lopes and F.J.V. Santos

Tar reduction in biomass producer gas via mechanical, catalytic and thermal methods: A review pp. 2355-2377

Samsudin Anis and Z.A. Zainal

Evaluation of different diffuse radiation models for Indian stations and predicting the best fit model pp. 2378-2384

Indira Karakoti, Bimal Pande and Kavita Pandey

A confusion of tongues or the art of aggregating indicators--Reflections on four projective methodologies on sustainability measurement pp. 2385-2396

Enver Doruk Özdemir, Marlies Härdtlein, Till Jenssen, Daniel Zech and Ludger Eltrop

Productivity developments in European agriculture: Relations to and opportunities for biomass production pp. 2397-2412

Marc de Wit, Marc Londo and André Faaij

Blending of additives with biodiesels to improve the cold flow properties, combustion and emission performance in a compression ignition engine--A review pp. 2413-2422

R.D. Misra and M.S. Murthy

Environmental impact of wind energy pp. 2423-2430

R. Saidur, N.A. Rahim, M.R. Islam and K.H. Solangi

Perspectives and assessments of solar PV power engineering in the Republic of Serbia pp. 2431-2446

Dusan Z. Djurdjevic

Recycle of metals for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) and relation to Kyoto protocol pp. 2447-2451

Melek Cumbul Altay, Nüket Sivri, Burcu Onat, Ülkü Sahin, Mert Zoraga and Hulusi Fatih Altay

A review on supercritical fluids (SCF) technology in sustainable biodiesel production: Potential and challenges pp. 2452-2456

Kok Tat Tan and Keat Teong Lee

Small wind power in China: Current status and future potentials pp. 2457-2460

Sufang Zhang and Jianxun Qi

Review of marine renewable energies: Case study of Iran pp. 2461-2474

Farshid Zabihian and Alan S. Fung

Life cycle assessment of pentachlorophenol-treated wooden utility poles with comparisons to steel and concrete utility poles pp. 2475-2486

Christopher A. Bolin and Stephen T. Smith

A review on kiln system modeling pp. 2487-2500

R. Saidur, M.S. Hossain, M.R. Islam, H. Fayaz and H.A. Mohammed

History and potential of renewable energy development in New Zealand pp. 2501-2509

Geoff Kelly

Renewable energy sources in the Spanish electricity market: Instruments and effects pp. 2510-2519

Aitor Ciarreta Antuñano, Carlos Gutierrez-Hita and Shahriyar Nasirov

Analysing future trends of renewable electricity in the EU in a low-carbon context pp. 2520-2533

Pablo del Río

Albanian possibilities on geothermal direct utilization pp. 2534-2544

Nevton Kodhelaj

Volume 15, issue 4, 2011

A comparison of the legislative framework and policies in Taiwan's Four GHG reduction acts pp. 1723-1747

Hwa Meei Liou

A review on electrical machines insulation aging and its relation to the power electronics arrangements with emphasis on wind turbine generators pp. 1748-1752

Michael G. Danikas and Athanasios Karlis

Optimization methods applied to renewable and sustainable energy: A review pp. 1753-1766

R. Baños, F. Manzano-Agugliaro, F.G. Montoya, C. Gil, A. Alcayde and J. Gómez

A comprehensive study of solar power in India and World pp. 1767-1776

Atul Sharma

A review on solar energy use in industries pp. 1777-1790

S. Mekhilef, R. Saidur and A. Safari

Potential non-edible oil resources as biodiesel feedstock: An Indian perspective pp. 1791-1800

Ashwani Kumar and Satyawati Sharma

Policy and promotion of sustainable inland waterway transport in Europe - Danube River pp. 1801-1809

Svetlana Mihic, Mirjana Golusin and Milan Mihajlovic

High Concentrator PhotoVoltaics efficiencies: Present status and forecast pp. 1810-1815

P. Pérez-Higueras, E. Muñoz, G. Almonacid and P.G. Vidal

Advancements in power electronics and drives in interface with growing renewable energy resources pp. 1816-1827

Arindam Chakraborty

Decarbonization of fossil fuels as a strategy to control global warming pp. 1828-1834

Tasneem Abbasi and S.A. Abbasi

Hydrogen production utilizing glycerol from renewable feedstocks--The case of Brazil pp. 1835-1850

Antonio Carlos Caetano de Souza and José Luz Silveira

Solar water heating initiative in Oman energy saving and carbon credits pp. 1851-1856

Adel Gastli and Yassine Charabi

Energy and exergy analyses of thermal power plants: A review pp. 1857-1872

S.C. Kaushik, V. Siva Reddy and S.K. Tyagi

Vision of total renewable electricity scenario pp. 1873-1884

Zvonimir Glasnovic and Jure Margeta

Crop residue biomass for decentralized electrical power generation in rural areas (part 1): Investigation of spatial availability pp. 1885-1892

M. Hiloidhari and D.C. Baruah

Mathematical modeling of solid oxide fuel cells: A review pp. 1893-1917

S. Ahmad Hajimolana, M. Azlan Hussain, W.M. Ashri Wan Daud, M. Soroush and A. Shamiri

Biodiesel production from genetically engineered microalgae: Future of bioenergy in Iran pp. 1918-1927

Meisam Tabatabaei, Masoud Tohidfar, Gholamreza Salehi Jouzani, Mohammadreza Safarnejad and Mohammad Pazouki

Sustainable management of energy crops for integrated biofuels and green energy production in Greece pp. 1928-1936

V. Skoulou, N. Mariolis, G. Zanakis and A. Zabaniotou

A review on palm oil biodiesel as a source of renewable fuel pp. 1937-1949

S. Mekhilef, S. Siga and R. Saidur

Energy savings and cost-benefit analysis of using compression and absorption chillers for air conditioners in Iran pp. 1950-1960

M. Shekarchian, Mahmoud Moghavvemi, F. Motasemi and T.M.I. Mahlia

Nonrenewable energy cost and greenhouse gas emissions of a 1.5Â MW solar power tower plant in China pp. 1961-1967

G.Q. Chen, Q. Yang, Y.H. Zhao and Z.F. Wang

Assessment of wind energy resources for electricity generation using WECS in North-Central region, Nigeria pp. 1968-1976

Olayinka S. Ohunakin

Wind resources in North-East geopolitical zone, Nigeria: An assessment of the monthly and seasonal characteristics pp. 1977-1987

Olayinka S. Ohunakin

Energy management on industrial parks in Flanders pp. 1988-2005

Tom Maes, Greet Van Eetvelde, Evelien De Ras, Chantal Block, Ann Pisman, Bjorn Verhofstede, Frederik Vandendriessche and Lieven Vandevelde

Small hydropower (SHP) development in Nigeria: An assessment pp. 2006-2013

Olayinka S. Ohunakin, Sunday Ojolo and Oluseyi O. Ajayi

Energy plants in the coastal zone of China: Category, distribution and development pp. 2014-2020

Dong-Gang Guo, Xiao-Yang Zhang, Hong-Bo Shao, Zhong-Ke Bai, Li-Ye Chu, Tie-Liang Shangguan, Kun Yan, Li-Hua Zhang, Gang Xu and Jun-Na Sun

Small hydropower for sustainable energy development in India pp. 2021-2027

Himanshu Nautiyal, S.K. Singal, Varun and Aashish Sharma

Optimization techniques to improve energy efficiency in power systems pp. 2028-2041

Paola Pezzini, Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt and Antoni Sudrià-Andreu

A critical review on energy use and savings in the cement industries pp. 2042-2060

N.A. Madlool, R. Saidur, M.S. Hossain and N.A. Rahim

Automobile adsorption air-conditioning system using oil palm biomass-based activated carbon: A review pp. 2061-2072

Mohammad Omar Abdullah, Ivy Ai Wei Tan and Leo Sing Lim

A review on electrical and thermal energy for industries pp. 2073-2086

R. Saidur, A.E. Atabani and S. Mekhilef

Application of an advanced real options approach for renewable energy generation projects planning pp. 2087-2094

E.A. Martínez-Ceseña and J. Mutale

The role of the thermally activated desiccant cooling technologies in the issue of energy and environment pp. 2095-2122

Napoleon Enteria and Kunio Mizutani

Metrics for measuring job creation by renewable energy technologies, using Ireland as a case study pp. 2123-2133

G.J. Dalton and T. Lewis

Small hydro and the environmental implications of its extensive utilization pp. 2134-2143

Tasneem Abbasi and S.A. Abbasi

Afghanistan: Solar assets, electricity production, and rural energy factors pp. 2144-2148

Richard K. Burns

A review on global solar energy policy pp. 2149-2163

K.H. Solangi, M.R. Islam, R. Saidur, N.A. Rahim and H. Fayaz

Volume 15, issue 3, 2011

Measurement of total and spectral solar irradiance: Overview of existing research pp. 1403-1426

Yousef A. Eltbaakh, M.H. Ruslan, M.A. Alghoul, M.Y. Othman, K. Sopian and M.I. Fadhel

Evaluation of the impact of access to electricity: A comparative analysis of South Africa, China, India and Brazil pp. 1427-1441

Marcio Pereira, José Antonio Sena, Marcos Aurélio Vasconcelos Freitas and Neilton Fidelis da Silva

Comprehensive utilizations of biogas in Inner Mongolia, China pp. 1442-1453

I-Shin Chang, Ji Zhao, Xuefeng Yin, Jing Wu, Zhibin Jia and Lixin Wang

The development of apartment house life cycle CO2 simple assessment system using standard apartment houses of South Korea pp. 1454-1467

Sungho Tae, Sungwoo Shin, Jeehwan Woo and Seungjun Roh

Perspectives of double skin façade systems in buildings and energy saving pp. 1468-1475

M.A. Shameri, M.A. Alghoul, K. Sopian, M. Fauzi M. Zain and Omkalthum Elayeb

Review of solar air collectors with thermal storage units pp. 1476-1490

Mahmud M. Alkilani, K. Sopian, M.A. Alghoul, M. Sohif and M.H. Ruslan

Status and potentials of renewable energies in Yazd Province-Iran pp. 1491-1496

A.A. Dehghan

Endogenous resources utilization of rural areas in shaping sustainable development in Poland pp. 1497-1501

Daniela Szymanska and Justyna Chodkowska-Miszczuk

Heat transfer and fluid flow characteristics in microchannels heat exchanger using nanofluids: A review pp. 1502-1512

H.A. Mohammed, G. Bhaskaran, N.H. Shuaib and R. Saidur

Role of renewable energy sources in environmental protection: A review pp. 1513-1524

N.L. Panwar, S.C. Kaushik and Surendra Kothari

Sell or not sell biodiesel: Local competition and government measures pp. 1525-1532

Jordi Perdiguero and Juan Jiménez González

General model of solar water heating system integration in residential building refurbishment--Potential energy savings and environmental impact pp. 1533-1544

K. Golic, V. Kosoric and A. Krstic Furundzic

Evaluation of NWP performance for wind energy resource assessment in Oman pp. 1545-1555

Yassine Charabi, Sultan Al-Yahyai and Adel Gastli

Influence of the input layer signals of ANNs on wind power estimation for a target site: A case study pp. 1556-1566

Sergio Velázquez, José A. Carta and J.M. Matías

The effect of reactor design on the sustainability of grass biomethane pp. 1567-1574

Anoop Singh, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Nicholas E. Korres and Jerry D. Murphy

Fuel consumption and emission prediction by Iranian power plants until 2025 pp. 1575-1592

A. Mazandarani, T.M.I. Mahlia, W.T. Chong and Mahmoud Moghavvemi

A review on exergy analysis of vapor compression refrigeration system pp. 1593-1600

J.U. Ahamed, R. Saidur and H.H. Masjuki

Drivers promoting renewable energy: A dynamic panel approach pp. 1601-1608

António Marques and José Alberto Fuinhas

Review of modelling details in relation to low-concentration solar concentrating photovoltaic pp. 1609-1614

A. Zahedi

A review on process conditions for optimum bio-oil yield in hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass pp. 1615-1624

Javaid Akhtar and Nor Aishah Saidina Amin

A review of solar photovoltaic technologies pp. 1625-1636

Bhubaneswari Parida, S. Iniyan and Ranko Goic

Analysis of electrical power form the wind farm sitting on the Nile River of Aswan, Egypt pp. 1637-1645

Ahmed Shata Ahmed

A review on applications and challenges of nanofluids pp. 1646-1668

R. Saidur, K.Y. Leong and H.A. Mohammad

Development of grid connection requirements for wind power generators in India pp. 1669-1674

Bharat Singh and S.N. Singh

Materials used as PCM in thermal energy storage in buildings: A review pp. 1675-1695

L.F. Cabeza, A. Castell, C. Barreneche, A. de Gracia and A.I. Fernández

GIS-based approach for the evaluation of wind energy potential: A case study for the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship pp. 1696-1707

Beata Sliz-Szkliniarz and Joachim Vogt

The role of activated carbon fiber in adsorption cooling cycles pp. 1708-1721

Dalia Attan, M.A. Alghoul, B.B. Saha, J. Assadeq and K. Sopian

Volume 15, issue 2, 2011

Current perspective of the renewable energy development in Malaysia pp. 897-904

Salsabila Ahmad, Mohd Zainal Abidin Ab Kadir and Suhaidi Shafie

Offshore wind power development in Europe and its comparison with onshore counterpart pp. 905-915

Mehmet Bilgili, Abdulkadir Yasar and Erdogan Simsek

Geothermal energy recovery from underground mines pp. 916-924

Andrew Hall, John Ashley Scott and Helen Shang

Modeling wind speed and wind power distributions in Rwanda pp. 925-935

Bonfils Safari

Energy services and energy poverty for sustainable rural development pp. 936-947

K. Kaygusuz

Greenhouse crop residues: Energy potential and models for the prediction of their higher heating value pp. 948-955

A.J. Callejón-Ferre, B. Velázquez-Martí, J.A. López-Martínez and F. Manzano-Agugliaro

On the use of wind energy to power reverse osmosis desalination plant: A case study from Ténès (Algeria) pp. 956-963

Djamila Abdeslame Dehmas, Nabila Kherba, Fouad Boukli Hacene, Nachida Kasbadji Merzouk, Mustapha Merzouk, Hacene Mahmoudi and Mattheus F.A. Goosen

Challenges in biobutanol production: How to improve the efficiency? pp. 964-980

Verónica García, Johanna Päkkilä, Heikki Ojamo, Esa Muurinen and Riitta L. Keiski

Battery-ultracapacitor hybrids for pulsed current loads: A review pp. 981-992

Alon Kuperman and Ilan Aharon

A contribution in the actualization of wind map of Algeria pp. 993-1002

Farouk Chellali, Adballah Khellaf, Adel Belouchrani and Abdelmadjid Recioui

A historical review of promotion strategies for electricity from renewable energy sources in EU countries pp. 1003-1034

Reinhard Haas, Christian Panzer, Gustav Resch, Mario Ragwitz, Gemma Reece and Anne Held

Bakun - Where should all the power go? pp. 1035-1041

Tick Hui Oh, Shing Chyi Chua and Wei Wei Goh

Mine ventilation air methane as a sustainable energy source pp. 1042-1049

Izzet Karakurt, Gokhan Aydin and Kerim Aydiner

Assessment of bioenergy potential on marginal land in China pp. 1050-1056

Dafang Zhuang, Dong Jiang, Lei Liu and Yaohuan Huang

Energy poverty: A special focus on energy poverty in India and renewable energy technologies pp. 1057-1066

Anjali Bhide and Carlos Rodríguez Monroy

Lipid extraction and biodiesel production from municipal sewage sludges: A review pp. 1067-1072

Muhammad N. Siddiquee and Sohrab Rohani

Measuring economic performance, social progress and sustainability using an index pp. 1073-1079

Joaquim Francisco de Carvalho

Optimization and management of the energy produced by a wind energizing system pp. 1080-1088

Wissem Zghal, Gueorgui Kantchev and Hédi Kchaou

The development and application practice of neglected tidal energy in China pp. 1089-1097

Li-qun Liu, Chun-xia Liu, Zhi-yi Sun and Ru-cheng Han

Effect of biodiesel on engine performances and emissions pp. 1098-1116

Jinlin Xue, Tony E. Grift and Alan C. Hansen

Geomatics and bioenergy feasibility assessments: Taking stock and looking forward pp. 1117-1124

K. Calvert

Life cycle cost analysis and payback period of lighting retrofit at the University of Malaya pp. 1125-1132

T.M.I. Mahlia, H. Abdul Razak and M.A. Nursahida

Water and energy consumption of Populus spp. bioenergy systems: A case study in Southern Europe pp. 1133-1140

Eva Sevigne, Carles M. Gasol, Filippo Brun, Laura Rovira, Josep Maria Pagés, Francesc Camps, Joan Rieradevall and Xavier Gabarrell

A review on the development of tidal current energy in China pp. 1141-1146

Hong-wei Liu, Shun Ma, Wei Li, Hai-gang Gu, Yong-gang Lin and Xiao-jing Sun

Analysis of energetic exploitation of straw in Vojvodina pp. 1147-1151

Sinisa N. Dodic, Vladislav N. Zekic, Vesna O. Rodic, Nedeljko Lj. Tica, Jelena M. Dodic and Stevan D. Popov

Review on advanced of solar assisted chemical heat pump dryer for agriculture produce pp. 1152-1168

M.I. Fadhel, K. Sopian, W.R.W. Daud and M.A. Alghoul

Promotion of renewable energies in Algeria: Strategies and perspectives pp. 1169-1181

Amine Boudghene Stambouli

Methods and tools to evaluate the availability of renewable energy sources pp. 1182-1200

Athanasios Angelis-Dimakis, Markus Biberacher, Javier Dominguez, Giulia Fiorese, Sabine Gadocha, Edgard Gnansounou, Giorgio Guariso, Avraam Kartalidis, Luis Panichelli, Irene Pinedo and Michela Robba

Development of hydropower energy in Turkey: The case of Çoruh river basin pp. 1201-1209

Adem AkpInar, Murat Ihsan Kömürcü and Murat Kankal

Analysis on reliability aspects of wind power pp. 1210-1216

M. Carolin Mabel, R. Edwin Raj and E. Fernandez

Barriers to and drivers for UK bioenergy development pp. 1217-1227

P.W. Adams, G.P. Hammond, M.C. McManus and W.G. Mezzullo

Hybrid solar cell based on blending of organic and inorganic materials--An overview pp. 1228-1238

J. Chandrasekaran, D. Nithyaprakash, K.B. Ajjan, S. Maruthamuthu, D. Manoharan and S. Kumar

The development of environmental load evaluation system of a standard Korean apartment house pp. 1239-1249

Sungwoo Shin, Sungho Tae, Jeehwan Woo and Seungjun Roh

Overview of the state of technique for PV inverters used in low voltage grid-connected PV systems: Inverters above 10Â kW pp. 1250-1257

V. Salas and E. Olías

Hydrogen rich gas from oil palm biomass as a potential source of renewable energy in Malaysia pp. 1258-1270

M.A.A. Mohammed, A. Salmiaton, W.A.K.G. Wan Azlina, M.S. Mohammad Amran, A. Fakhru'l-Razi and Y.H. Taufiq-Yap

A model to analyze strategic products for photovoltaic silicon thin-film solar cell power industry pp. 1271-1283

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

Oxygen separation from air using ceramic-based membrane technology for sustainable fuel production and power generation pp. 1284-1293

S.S. Hashim, A.R. Mohamed and S. Bhatia

Performance analysis of solar stills based on various factors affecting the productivity--A review pp. 1294-1304

V. Velmurugan and K. Srithar

An introduction to the life cycle assessment (LCA) of bioelectrochemical systems (BES) for sustainable energy and product generation: Relevance and key aspects pp. 1305-1313

Deepak Pant, Anoop Singh, Gilbert Van Bogaert, Yolanda Alvarez Gallego, Ludo Diels and Karolien Vanbroekhoven

Biodiesel feasibility study: An evaluation of material compatibility; performance; emission and engine durability pp. 1314-1324

M.A. Fazal, A.S.M.A. Haseeb and H.H. Masjuki

An evaluation of the transitional Turkish electricity balancing and settlement market: Lessons for the future pp. 1325-1334

Ercüment Camadan and Ibrahim Erten

Tourists' attitudes for selecting accommodation with investments in renewable energy and energy saving systems pp. 1335-1342

Konstantinos Tsagarakis, Fanouria Bounialetou, Konstantinos Gkillas (Gillas), Maroulitsa Profylienou, Antrianna Pollaki and Nikolaos Zografakis

Life cycle cost of ethanol production from cassava in Thailand pp. 1343-1349

Chumnong Sorapipatana and Suthamma Yoosin

Jatropa--The future fuel of India pp. 1350-1359

R.D. Misra and M.S. Murthy

Biofuels and sustainability in Africa pp. 1360-1372

Bamikole Amigun, Josephine Kaviti Musango and William Stafford

Development of phase change materials based microencapsulated technology for buildings: A review pp. 1373-1391

V.V. Tyagi, S.C. Kaushik, S.K. Tyagi and T. Akiyama

Policy review of greenhouse gas emission reduction in Taiwan pp. 1392-1402

Jenn Jiang Hwang

Volume 15, issue 1, 2011

Sustainable hydrocarbon fuels by recycling CO2 and H2O with renewable or nuclear energy pp. 1-23

Christopher Graves, Sune D. Ebbesen, Mogens Mogensen and Klaus S. Lackner

Thermal conductivity enhancement of phase change materials for thermal energy storage: A review pp. 24-46

Liwu Fan and J.M. Khodadadi

Reinjection in geothermal fields: A review of worldwide experience pp. 47-68

Eylem Kaya, Sadiq J. Zarrouk and Michael J. O'Sullivan

Power generation from MSW of Haridwar city: A feasibility study pp. 69-90

Siddharth Jain and M.P. Sharma

An overview of ocean renewable energy in China pp. 91-111

Shujie Wang, Peng Yuan, Dong Li and Yuhe Jiao

A review on phase-change materials: Mathematical modeling and simulations pp. 112-130

Yvan Dutil, Daniel R. Rousse, Nizar Ben Salah, Stéphane Lassue and Laurent Zalewski

Inedible vegetable oils and their derivatives for alternative diesel fuels in CI engines: A review pp. 131-149

Soo-Young No

A review on energy saving strategies in industrial sector pp. 150-168

E.A. Abdelaziz, R. Saidur and S. Mekhilef

Segmented polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells--A review pp. 169-185

Luis C. Pérez, Lúcia Brandão, José M. Sousa and Adélio Mendes

Microgrids research: A review of experimental microgrids and test systems pp. 186-202

N.W.A. Lidula and A.D. Rajapakse

Winter energy behaviour in multi-family block buildings in a temperate-cold climate in Argentina pp. 203-219

C. Filippín, S. Flores Larsen and V. Mercado

Prospects of dedicated biodiesel engine vehicles in Malaysia and Indonesia pp. 220-235

M.H. Jayed, H.H. Masjuki, M.A. Kalam, T.M.I. Mahlia, M. Husnawan and A.M. Liaquat

Modern power-electronics installations in the Polish electrical power network pp. 236-251

G. Benysek and R. Strzelecki

The potential of lignocellulosic ethanol production in the Mediterranean Basin pp. 252-266

Vincenza Faraco and Yitzhak Hadar

Life Cycle Analysis to estimate the environmental impact of residential photovoltaic systems in regions with a low solar irradiation pp. 267-281

Ruben Laleman, Johan Albrecht and Jo Dewulf

Energy-based economic development pp. 282-295

Sanya Carley, Sara Lawrence, Adrienne Brown, Andrew Nourafshan and Elinor Benami

Comparative study of energy saving light sources pp. 296-309

Nabeela Khan and N. Abas

A review on the performance of nanoparticles suspended with refrigerants and lubricating oils in refrigeration systems pp. 310-323

R. Saidur, S.N. Kazi, M.S. Hossain, M.M. Rahman and H.A. Mohammed

Unraveling the photovoltaic technology learning curve by incorporation of input price changes and scale effects pp. 324-337

C.F. Yu, W.G.J.H.M. van Sark and E.A. Alsema

Life-cycle studies of biodiesel in Europe: A review addressing the variability of results and modeling issues pp. 338-351

João Malça and Fausto Freire

Recent advances in flat plate photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar collectors pp. 352-365

Adnan Ibrahim, Mohd Yusof Othman, Mohd Hafidz Ruslan, Sohif Mat and Kamaruzzaman Sopian

Thermochemical conversion of biomass to second generation biofuels through integrated process design--A review pp. 366-378

T. Damartzis and A. Zabaniotou

A review on phase change materials integrated in building walls pp. 379-391

Frédéric Kuznik, Damien David, Kevyn Johannes and Jean-Jacques Roux

Delivery and viability of landfill gas CDM projects in Africa--A South African experience pp. 392-403

R. Couth, C. Trois, J. Parkin, L.J. Strachan, A. Gilder and M. Wright

A comprehensive review of biomass resources and biofuels potential in Ghana pp. 404-415

Moses Duku, Sai Gu and Essel Ben Hagan

Life cycle cost analysis of fuel cell based cogeneration system for residential application in Malaysia pp. 416-426

T.M.I. Mahlia and P.L. Chan

Assessment of the potential of renewables for Brunei Darussalam pp. 427-437

A.Q. Malik

Thermal stability of biodiesel and its blends: A review pp. 438-448

Siddharth Jain and M.P. Sharma

Assessing the wind energy potential locations in province of Semnan in Iran pp. 449-459

M. Mirhosseini, F. Sharifi and A. Sedaghat

Energy and environmental benefits in public buildings as a result of retrofit actions pp. 460-470

Fulvio Ardente, Marco Beccali, Maurizio Cellura and Marina Mistretta

Biomass gasification: Still promising? A 30-year global overview pp. 471-481

Arjan F. Kirkels and Geert P.J. Verbong

Review of syngas production via biomass DFBGs pp. 482-492

Kristina Göransson, Ulf Söderlind, Jie He and Wennan Zhang

Generation of electric energy in isolated rural communities in the Amazon Region a proposal for the autonomy and sustainability of the local populations pp. 493-503

Celia Salama Andrade, Luiz Pinguelli Rosa and Neilton Fidelis da Silva

Optimal design methodologies under the carbon emission trading program using MIP, GA, SA, and TS pp. 504-513

A. Sadegheih

Status and future perspectives of energy consumption and its ecological impacts in the Qinghai-Tibet region pp. 514-523

Xiaoge Ping, Zhigang Jiang and Chunwang Li

Distributed hydrogen production from ethanol in a microfuel processor: Issues and challenges pp. 524-533

Manoj Kumar Moharana, Nageswara Rao Peela, Sameer Khandekar and Deepak Kunzru

Market stimulation of renewable-based power generation in Australia pp. 534-543

Rena Kuwahata and Carlos Rodríguez Monroy

The impact of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on distribution networks: A review and outlook pp. 544-553

Robert C. Green , Lingfeng Wang and Mansoor Alam

Selecting sustainable renewable energy source for energy assistance to North Korea pp. 554-563

Sul-Ki Yi, Hwa-Young Sin and Eunnyeong Heo

Status and outlook for Thailand's low carbon electricity development pp. 564-573

Narumitr Sawangphol and Chanathip Pharino

Progress and challenges in utilization of palm oil biomass as fuel for decentralized electricity generation pp. 574-583

Aqeel Ahmed Bazmi, Gholamreza Zahedi and Haslenda Hashim

Microalgae as a sustainable energy source for biodiesel production: A review pp. 584-593

A.L. Ahmad, N.H. Mat Yasin, C.J.C. Derek and J.K. Lim

Review and classify the GHGs-related indicators pp. 594-602

Hui-Fen Huang and Shang-Lien Lo

Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaics: A review pp. 603-611

Daniel Chemisana

An offshore wind atlas for the Canary Islands pp. 612-620

A.C. Martín Mederos, J.F. Medina Padrón and A.E. Feijóo Lorenzo

Time for commercializing non-food biofuel in China pp. 621-629

Qiang Wang

Thermal analysis and performance optimization of a solar water heater flat plate collector: Application to Tétouan (Morocco) pp. 630-638

Hanane Dagdougui, Ahmed Ouammi, Michela Robba and Roberto Sacile

A review on energy scenario and sustainable energy in Malaysia pp. 639-647

H.C. Ong, T.M.I. Mahlia and H.H. Masjuki

Maximization of wind energy penetration with the use of H2 production--An exergy approach pp. 648-656

C. Koroneos and E. Katopodi

Current status and analysis of renewable promotional policies in Indian restructured power sector--A review pp. 657-664

Randhir Singh and Yog Raj Sood

Integration of CCS, emissions trading and volatilities of fuel prices into sustainable energy planning, and its robust optimization pp. 665-672

Jamin Koo, Kyusang Han and En Sup Yoon

Major issues and solutions in the heat-metering reform in China pp. 673-680

Lanbin Liu, Lin Fu, Yi Jiang and Shan Guo

Strategies to promote renewable energy in Brazil pp. 681-688

Amaro Olimpio Pereira , André Santos Pereira, Emilio Lèbre La Rovere, Martha Macedo de Lima Barata, Sandra de Castro Villar and Silvia Helena Pires

An analysis of Turkish hydropower policy pp. 689-696

Erkan Erdoğdu

A comparison of solar photovoltaics and molten carbonate fuel cells as commercial power plants pp. 697-704

Jung-Ho Wee, Jae Hyung Roh and Jeongin Kim

Feed-in tariff outlook in Malaysia pp. 705-712

Shing Chyi Chua, Tick Hui Oh and Wei Wei Goh

The analysis on photovoltaic electricity generation status, potential and policies of the leading countries in solar energy pp. 713-720

Furkan Dinçer

Is the wind a periodical phenomenon? The case of Mexico pp. 721-728

Quetzalcoatl Hernandez-Escobedo, Francisco Manzano-Agugliaro, Jose Antonio Gazquez-Parra and Antonio Zapata-Sierra

Renewable and non-renewable energy status in Iran: Art of know-how and technology-gaps pp. 729-736

Amir Hossein Ghorashi and Abdulrahim Rahimi

Electricity sector in Tunisia: Current status and challenges--An example for a developing country pp. 737-744

Souissi Ahmed

Economic assessment of biodiesel production: Comparison of alkali and biocatalyst processes pp. 745-751

Kenthorai Raman Jegannathan, Chan Eng-Seng and Pogaku Ravindra

Renewable energy policy in the Republic of Serbia pp. 752-758

Milos Tesic, Ferenc Kiss and Zoltan Zavargo

Power transmission in direct current. Future expectations for Colombia pp. 759-765

D. Velasco, C.L. Trujillo and R.A. Peña

The review of the achieved degree of sustainable development in South Eastern Europe--The use of linear regression method pp. 766-772

Mirjana Golusin, Olja Munitlak Ivanovic and Natasa Teodorovic

Evaluating renewable energy-based rural electrification program in western China: Emerging problems and possible scenarios pp. 773-779

Xilin Zhang and Ashok Kumar

Artificial cooling of the atmosphere--A discussion on the environmental effects pp. 780-786

Marcos Sebastião de Paula Gomes and Maria Silvia Muylaert de Araújo

A challenging approach for renewable energy market development pp. 787-793

Ching-Hui Liao, Hsin-Hung Ou, Shang-Lien Lo, Pei-Te Chiueh and Yue-Hwa Yu

A possibilistic-probabilistic tool for evaluating the impact of stochastic renewable and controllable power generation on energy losses in distribution networks--A case study pp. 794-800

Alireza Soroudi and Mehdi Ehsan

Characteristics of thermal-mineral waters in Backa region (Vojvodina) and their exploitation in spa tourism pp. 801-807

Kristina Kosic, Tatjana Pivac, Jovan Romelic, Lazar Lazic and Vladimir Stojanovic

Prospect of concentrating solar power in Turkey: The sustainable future pp. 808-814

Kamil Kaygusuz

Assessment of wind energy potential and optimal electricity generation in Borj-Cedria, Tunisia pp. 815-820

A.W. Dahmouni, M. Ben Salah, F. Askri, C. Kerkeni and S. Ben Nasrallah

Solid-state anaerobic digestion for methane production from organic waste pp. 821-826

Yebo Li, Stephen Y. Park and Jiying Zhu

Exploring an integrated approach to utilize indigenous renewable energy to improve energy self-sufficiency and emission reduction pp. 827-832

Sufang Zhang and Liwen Fu

Development and economic assessment of a grid connected 20Â MW installed capacity wind farm pp. 833-838

Shafiqur Rehman, Aftab Ahmad and Luai M. Al-Hadhrami

Opportunities and barriers to pumped-hydro energy storage in the United States pp. 839-844

Chi-Jen Yang and Robert B. Jackson

On the applicability of the visual impact assessment OAISPP tool to photovoltaic plants pp. 845-850

Roberto Chiabrando, Enrico Fabrizio and Gabriele Garnero

Applying survival analysis for assessment of forests sustainable development pp. 851-855

Kyriaki Kitikidou and Evangelia Apostolopoulou

The development of renewable energy in resource-rich region: A case in China pp. 856-860

Wubin Tu, LingXian Zhang, Zhongren Zhou, Xue Liu and Zetian Fu

Sustainable development through renewable energy--The fundamental policy dilemmas of Pakistan pp. 861-865

Asif A. Shah, S.M. Qureshi, Arabella Bhutto and Ambreen Shah

Maximizing solar PV energy penetration using energy storage technology pp. 866-870

A. Zahedi

Life cycle assessment of buildings: A review pp. 871-875

Aashish Sharma, Abhishek Saxena, Muneesh Sethi, Venu Shree and Varun

Review of solar dryers with latent heat storage systems for agricultural products pp. 876-880

Lalit M. Bal, Santosh Satya, S.N. Naik and Venkatesh Meda

Photovoltaic systems in school units of Greece and their consequences pp. 881-885

Agisilaos Economou

A quantitative assessment of energy strategy evolution in China and US pp. 886-890

Huiming Zhang, Dequn Zhou and Jie Cao

The return to renewables: Will it help in global warming control? pp. 891-894

Tasneem Abbasi, M. Premalatha and S.A. Abbasi