Solar Energy

ISBN-13: 9781461458050 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 744 str.

Christoph Richter; Daniel Lincot; Christian A. Gueymard

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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

Blurb

The tiny portion of the sun's energy that reaches the earth in one year is approximately 10,000 times the energy consumption of humankind during that same period.  Absorbed in the atmosphere and on the surface of the earth, it is responsible for the temperature range that enables our diverse ecosystems to exist, and also for a significant portion of the available renewable and fossil energy supplies.  Featuring 30 authoritative, peer-reviewed entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology, this volume presents fundamental principles and cutting-edge technologies for sustainably harnessing this vital resource.  Sections on photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, and solar radiation provide a comprehensive introduction for those new to these fields, as well as new insights for advanced researchers and industry experts.