Solar Energy

2013. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4614-5842-5
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 744 Seiten, Book + Online Access, Format (B × H): 193 mm x 260 mm

Gathering some 30 entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability

Science and Technology, this book presents fundamental principles and technologies for sustainably harnessing solar energy. Covers

photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar radiation and more.

Zielgruppe

Upper undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Richter, Christoph

Lincot, Daniel

Gueymard, Christian A.

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Solarenergie, Photovoltaik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Photovoltaics
CdTe Solar Cells
Mesoscopic Solar Cells
Organic Solar Cells
Photovoltaic Energy, Introduction
Photovoltaics, Status of
PV Policies and Markets
Silicon Solar Cells, Crystalline
Silicon Solar Cells, Thin-film
Solar Cells, Chalcopyrite-Based Thin Film
Solar Cells: Very High Efficiencies Approaches
Solar Cells: Energy Payback Times and Environmental Issues

Part II: Solar Radiation
Photosynthetically Active Radiation: Measurement and Modeling
Solar Constant and Total Solar Irradiance Variations
Solar Irradiance, Global Distribution
Solar Radiation for Solar Energy Utilization
Solar Radiation Spectrum
Solar Radiation, Spatial and Temporal Variability
Topographic Solar Radiation Modeling for Environmental Applications  Part III: Solar Thermal Energy
Concentrating Receiver Systems (Solar Power Tower)
Linear Fresnel Collectors
Parabolic Trough Solar Technology
Solar Collectors, Non-concentrating
Solar Cookers and Dryers to Conserve Human and Planet Health
Solar Cooling Systems
Solar Detoxification and Disinfection of Water
Solar Energy in Thermochemical Processing
Solar Thermal Desalination
Solar Thermal Energy, Introduction
Solar Updraft Towers
Thermal Energy Storage

Index