| Description |
1 online resource (114 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Detail practice |
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Detail practice.
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| Contents |
Introduction; Generating and using solar electricity; The sun as a source of energy; Solar cells -- turning light into electricity; Modules; Performance; Photovoltaic systems; System technology; Yields and economics; Ecology; Designing with photovoltaics; Features of crystalline photovoltaics; Differences between traditional and PV materials and products; Photovoltaics and its relationship with the building; Design strategies; Design options; Transparency and design potential; Construction and integration; Designing with photovoltaics; Fixing; Roof i nstallations; Facade installations |
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Sunshade installationsTechnical rules and building legislation; Type approval of PV modules -- Electrical installation and safety; An overview of building legislation; Building products and forms of construction; Non-regulated building products and forms of construction; Experimental testing; Fire protection; Photovoltaics case studies; Federal Environment Agency offices in Dessau; Institute premises in Beijing; Local government offices in Ludesch; Paul Horn Arena in Tübingen; Sports hall in Burgweinting; Mixed commercial and residential building in Munich |
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Additional residential storeys and new office building in DarmstadtPrivate house in Hegenlohe; Appendix; Glossary; Standards, directives, statutory instruments and recommendations (selection); Bibliography; Manufacturers, companies and trade associations (selection); Index; Picture credits |
| Summary |
As a critical component in the mix of regenerative energies, photovoltaics help slow the progress of climate change and furnish the earth with a long-term and affordable supply of energy. They are fascinating, with their ability to produce electricity seemingly from ""nothing, "" silently, cleanly, and virtually maintenance-free. As a building-integrated technology, photovoltaics have their ideal point of use precisely where electricity is needed and utilize existing spaces and wiring. Yet the scale of current applications of photovoltaics still lags far behind their potential, despite the fact |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Photovoltaic cells.
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Photovoltaic power generation.
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photovoltaic cells.
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PHILOSOPHY -- Metaphysics.
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Technology.
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Photovoltaic cells
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Photovoltaic power generation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Weller, Bernhard
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| ISBN |
9783034615709 |
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3034615701 |
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