Desert Energy

A Guide to the Technology, Impacts and Opportunities
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-1-84971-184-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 431 g

This book examines the key technologies being deployed in an effort to tap the potential presented by world's deserts for siting large-scale solar power applications, and surveys the feasibility of such projects given the remoteness and the hostility of these environments. Focusing on large scale photovoltaics and concentrating solar thermal power, it explains how the systems work, projects that are being planned, the required scales, and the technical difficulties they need to overcome to function effectively. It then moves on to examine the economics of such projects (including financing) and the social and environmental effects they may have. Illustrated throughout by reference to built or planned projects, and written in a clear, jargon-free style, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the development of large scale solar applications.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Cameron, Alasdair

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Solarenergie, Photovoltaik
• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Trockengebiete und Wüsten
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Windkraftanlagen, Wasserkraftanlagen
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Soziale & wirtschaftliche Auswirkungen von Umweltfaktoren

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1 1. Introduction 2. Technology 3. Energy from the Desert 4. Economic and Policy Aspects of Solar Power, and the Status of Regional Markets Part 2 5. Existing and Planned Projects 6. Long-term Visions 7. Environmental, Health and Resource Issues Facing Solar Technology 8. Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Alasdair Cameron is a UK-based writer and campaigner on environmental issues. He has written extensively on renewable energy and was formerly Assistant Editor of Renewable Energy World magazine. He currently lives in London.