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Foreword	p. ix
Chapter 1 Renewable Energy Sources
Promoting Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency through the CDM Funding Options	p. 1
H[subscript 2]RES, Energy Planning Tool for Increasing the Penetration of Renewable Energy Sources in Island Energy Supply	p. 15
The Shape of Complete Renewable Energy Systems in the World	p. 31
Experimental Investigation and Modelling of Thermoelectric Generators for Use in Hydrogen Based Energy Systems	p. 41
Intelligent Operation Management of Fuel Cells and Micro-Turbines Using Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks	p. 53
Chapter 2 Biomass Energy
Municipal Solid Waste Valorisation as Energy for Isolated Communities	p. 67
Production of Sustainable Hydrogen Using Thermochemical Gasification of Biomass	p. 77
Characterization of Kenaf Potential in Portugal as an Industrial and Energy Feedstock	p. 87
Implementation of Anaerobic Digestion Plants in Breweries - Difficulties and Benefits	p. 95
Application of Biofuels to Compression Ignition Engines	p. 105
Kinetic Study of Froth Flotation for PET-PVC Separation	p. 117
Use of Biomass in Small Direct Fired Systems	p. 127
Emissions Reduction by Co-Firing Biomass or Waste with Coal in a Pressurized Fluidised Bed Combustion Combined Cycle Power Plant	p. 153
Production of Biocoal from Cassava Stalk	p. 165
A Comparison of Power Generation from Biomass in a Small CFBC Plant with Biomass Co-fired with Coal in a Large CFBC	p. 171
Characterization of Sweet, Fibre and Biomass Sorghum Potential in Portugal as an Industrial and Energy Feedstock	p. 183
Chapter 3 Solar, Wind, Wave and Geothermal Energy
Process Dynamics of Fossil Steam Power Plants Induced by the Integration of Transient Solar Heat	p. 193
Directions for Renewable Energy in Canada's Smallest Province	p. 205
Externalities Affecting the Viability of Wind Power for Hydrogen Production	p. 211
Non-Technical Barriers to Large-Scale Wave Energy Utilisation	p. 225
Solar Power Agriculture: A New Paradigm for Energy Production	p. 235
Possibility Assessment of Wind Energy Utilization in Bosnia and Herzegovina	p. 249
Chapter 4 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Earth Tube Ventilation System: A Project Pre-Feasibility Analysis Tool	p. 259
Greenhouse Gases Emission Reduction in an Urban Bus Fleet: Application to a Case Study in Funchal, Madeira Island	p. 273
Environmental Impact of Hydrogen in Urban Transports	p. 285
Chapter 5 Gas Production and Utilization
Devolatilisation of Coal-Biomass Blends and Combustion Behaviour of their Chars	p. 295
Dual Fuel Combustion as a Way of Increasing Sustainability of Power Production	p. 311
Hydrogen Production by Allothermal Reforming of Ethanol for Fuel Cell Applications. Prototype Development	p. 325
Hydrogen Production from Steam or Autothermal Reforming of Ethanol for Low- and High-Temperature Fuel Cell	p. 335
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Urban Buses Operating in the City of Porto	p. 343
Chapter 6 Sustainability Development
Energy in Slovenia and Croatia: Challenges and Possibilities for Sustainability	p. 353
Sustainability Assessment as a Basis for the Decision Making in Selection of Energy System	p. 363