sustainable development – TechConnect Briefs

Demand for Clean Energies Efficient Development in Building Technologies

Omer A., UON, UK

Aims/Purpose: The increased availability of reliable and efficient energy services stimulates new development alternatives. This article discusses the potential for such integrated systems in the stationary and portable power market in response to the critical [...]

An Overview of Biomass and Biogas for Energy Generation: Recent Development and Perspectives

Omer A., UON, UK

Biogas from biomass appears to have potential as an alternative energy source, which is potentially rich in biomass resources. This is an overview of some salient points and perspectives of biogas technology. The current literature [...]

Clean energies for sustainable development and built environment

Omer A.M., UON, UK

This study highlights the energy problem and the possible saving that can be achieved through the use of renewable energy technologies. Also, this study clarifies the background of the study, highlights the potential energy saving [...]

Clean energies for sustainable development and built environment

Omer A.M., UON, UK

This study highlights the energy problem and the possible saving that can be achieved through the use of renewable energy technologies. Also, this study clarifies the background of the study, highlights the potential energy saving [...]

A Multivariate Analysis of Green Building Options

Kung P., Chen V.C.P., Robinson A., University of Texas at Arlington, US

Green building is based on the concept of sustainable development. In this paper, we utilized the software eQUEST in a computer experiments approach to study building options that potentially impact energy usage and cost metrics. [...]

Clean Technology Requires a Systems Approach

Kralj D., ART-K, BusinessConsulting, SI

The challenge of addressing climate change in the context of moving society towards the environmental, economic and social goals of sustainability requires radical innovation of cleaner technologies and processes which meet individual and social needs [...]

Renewable Energy Technologies: a Veritable Tool for Women’s Empowerment in Niger Delta Communities

Mbachu C.P., Tennessee Technological University, US

Poverty is generally considered as a major cause of food insecurity and poverty alleviation is essential in improving access to food. The Niger Delta of Nigeria, one of the world’s top oil producers, has been [...]