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This diverse resource on renewableenergy and sustainable technologies highlights the status, state of the art,challenges, advancements and options in areas such as energy recovery systems,turbine ventilators, green composites, biofuels andbio-resources for energy production, wind energy, integrated energy-efficientsystems, thermal energy storage, natural ventilation & day-lightingsystems, and low carbon technologies for building and environmentalapplications. It is designed to serve as a reference book for students,researchers, manufacturers and professionals working in these fields. Theeditors have gathered articles from world-leading experts that clearlyillustrate key areas in renewable energy and sustainability. The distinct roleof these technologies in future endeavors is stressed by taking into accountthe opportunities to contribute with new approaches, methods and directions forbuilding and environmental applications. The in-depth discussion presented inthis book will give readers a clear understanding of every important aspect ofeach technology's applications, optimum configuration, modifications,limitations and their possible improvements.