Governments are setting challenging targets to increase the production of energy and transport fuel from sustainable sources. The emphasis is increasingly on re

The transition towards renewable energy sources and “green” technologies for energy generation and storage is expected to mitigate the climate emergency in

The United States and China are the world's top two energy consumers and, as of 2010, the two largest economies. Consequently, they have a decisive role to play

The main aim of Renewable Energies is to provide an overview of the environmental impact of the different renewable energy systems, enabling readers to understa

This book deals with the application of life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology to sustainable energy systems and technologies. It reviews the state-of-the-art