| Description |
1 online resource (382 pages) |
| Series |
Energy and the Environment |
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Compact research. Energy and the environment.
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| Contents |
Front cover; Contents; Series Preface; The Series Editor; Preface; Acknowledgments; The Authors; The Contributors; Chapter 1. Introduction to Solar Energy; Chapter 2. Solar Resource; Chapter 3. Fundamentals of Engineering: Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer; Chapter 4. Solar Thermal Systems and Applications; Chapter 5. Photovoltaic Cells; Chapter 6. Photovoltaic Conversion Systems; Chapter 7. Photovoltaic System Sizing and Design; Chapter 8. Photovoltaic (PV) Applications; Chapter 9. Economics; Chapter 10. Institutional Issues; Chapter 11. Energy Storage; Solar Energy Glossary |
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Appendix A: World Insolation DataAppendix B: Friction Loss Factors; Appendix C: Present Value Factors; Appendix D: Table of Approximate PV Pumping-System Costs; Index; Back cover |
| Summary |
Provides detailed knowledge for converting solar radiation into a suitable energy supply. This work examines thermosolar collectors, photovoltaics modules, and other important types of solar receivers. It also covers typical cost-effective applications, including water pumping, residential electrification, lighting and small-scale irrigation |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Renewable energy sources -- Environmental aspects
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Solar energy
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Renewable energy sources -- Environmental aspects.
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Solar energy.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781420075670 |
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1420075675 |
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1282294539 |
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9781282294530 |
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