Planning and Management of Solar Power from Space

Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-0-12-823390-0
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 212 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 350 g

Planning and Management of Solar Power from Space presents, for the first time, a holistic solar energy management and planning solution using Earth observation data and methodologies, giving an alternative view for precise electricity production and handling. Including examples of exploiting this solution by transmission and distribution system operators and solar power plants of both Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power(CSP) systems, this book showcases real implementations and benefits of Earth observation technology, thus providing solar sector professionals an approach for continuously monitoring solar energy production and atmospheric parameter forecasts in high spatial and temporal resolution.

By guiding readers in tracking solar energy availability in relation to time horizons and forecasting, this book addresses potential challenges in research and development since this technology and the extensive use of such data and services enable accurate solar energy estimations and forecasts useful mainly in energy production control and grid stability.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kosmopoulos, Panagiotis

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Solarenergie, Photovoltaik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Solar irradiance and exploitation of the Sun’s power
2. Current earth-observation capabilities and skills
3. Solar power monitoring and forecasting
4. Cloud uncertainty on solar power estimation
5. Impact of aerosols on solar energy production
6. Planning for solar energy: Business plan example
7. Management of the Sun’s power in real-time
8. Smart renewable cities and roof-top photovoltaics
9. Ultraviolet radiation monitoring
10.The way forward for sustainable development

Über Autor(innen)

Kosmopoulos, Panagiotis
Dr. Panagiotis Kosmopoulos is a senior researcher at the National Observatory of Athens, Greece, with 20 years of professional experience through international projects and initiatives, supported by a total budget of almost 100 M €, from which 35 M € is related to the renewable energy sector. He has more than 230 publications in scientific journals, books, conferences, workshops, and invited talks receiving 3,500 citations. Dr. Kosmopoulos utilises computer and environmental science, Earth observations, big data, artificial intelligence, numerical models and modern technologies for solar power planning and management (from big solar farms to rooftop photovoltaic installations), smart cities and grids, digital twins, airborne wind energy, solar electric vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, and climate services. His book ‘Planning and Management of Solar Power from Space’ was published by Elsevier in 2023.