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	Handbook On Bioethanol: Production & Utilization (Applied Energy Technology Series) by Charles Wyman
	Written by engineers and scientists providing a technical focus, this handbook serves as a unique, authoritative, and concise source of information on Bioethanol and its technologies. DLC: Alcohol as fuel.
	Beyond Oil and Gas: The Methanol Economy by George A. Olah, Alain Goeppert, G. K. Surya Prakash
	This book provides an excellent overview of current technologies for the gasification of coal, oil, gas, biomass and waste feedstocks. Starting from the basic theory, it reviews the potential feedstocks and their suitability for different types of gasification process. Commercial and near-commercial processes are described individually and various features discussed in detail. There is a comprehensive review of contaminants in synthesis gas as well as of gas treating processes. One chapter is devoted to discussions of various chemical, fuel and power applications for gasification. Economic, environmental and safety issues of gasification are also covered.
	Practical Photovoltaics: Electricity from Solar Cells by Richard J. Komp
	Practical Photovoltaics is one of the finest, most comprehensive guides to the world of solar energy. The book starts with a beginner's course in solid state physical devices and leads into the history of solar cell materials and procedures over the years. Next comes an in-depth discussion of the various types of materials, and how they are suited for different applications. He makes logical predictions about the future of some of these materials, and hints around at what new techniques scientists are starting to look at today.
	Photovoltaic Systems Engineering, Second Edition by Roger A. Messenger, Jerry Ventre
	Thoroughly updated, the second edition of this best-seller presents a comprehensive engineering basis for photovoltaic (PV) system design and presents the 'what, why, and how' associated with electrical, mechanical, economic, and aesthetic aspects of PV system design. Using a modified top-down approach, the authors offer a presentation that provides a quick exposure to all of the building blocks of the PV system. They then provide detailed design examples from practical systems, explaining why certain PV designs are done in certain ways, including economic and environmental issues, and how to implement the design. Mastering the contents of this book gives readers the judgement needed to make intelligent decisions.
	Wind Energy Explained by J. F. Manwell, J. G. McGowan, A. L. Rogers
	Recent years have seen a growth in the implementation and economic viability of wind energy technology. This safe and abundant source of clean, renewable energy is now making a significant contribution to electricity supplies worldwide. Addressing the growing requirement for information on the theory and practical application of wind technology Wind Energy Explained provides a thorough introduction to this multi-disciplinary field.
	Wind Energy Handbook by Tony Burton, David Sharpe, Nick Jenkins, Ervin Bossanyi
	As environmental concerns have focused attention on the generation of electricity from clean and renewable sources wind energy has become the world's fastest growing energy source. The Wind Energy Handbook draws on the authors' collective industrial and academic experience to highlight the interdisciplinary nature of wind energy research and provide a comprehensive treatment of wind energy for electricity generation.
	Gasification by Christopher Higman, Maarten van der Burgt
	This book provides an excellent overview of current technologies for the gasification of coal, oil, gas, biomass and waste feedstocks. Starting from the basic theory, it reviews the potential feedstocks and their suitability for different types of gasification process. Commercial and near-commercial processes are described individually and various features discussed in detail. There is a comprehensive review of contaminants in synthesis gas as well as of gas treating processes. One chapter is devoted to discussions of various chemical, fuel and power applications for gasification. Economic, environmental and safety issues of gasification are also covered.
	Gasification Technologies: A Primer for Engineers and Scientists (Chemical Industries) by John Rezaiyan
	Gasification technologies offer the potential for converting low or negative-value feedstocks such as coal, petroleum coke, and various waste materials into a usable energy source. This monograph is a primer to coal and biomass gasification technologies. It provides an introduction and overview of current technology developments and an understanding of the challenges for large-scale commercialization of this technology. Chapters also discuss gasification techniques and the benefits of each technology, including gas clean-up technologies, and those used in hybrid systems and fuel cells.

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