Solar energy is the leading form of renewable electricity generation around the globe and pivotal in contributing to achieving future energy demands and targets. In this fast moving field Solar Energy Handbook the most advanced, up to date and research focused text on all aspects of solar energy engineering. This must-have edition starts with an in-depth look at the present state of solar technology, integration and distribution worldwide, and continues with a high-level assessment of the growth trends in photovoltaics and how the investment, planning and economic infrastructure can support those innovations. Each chapter includes a research overview with a detailed analysis and new case studies looking at how recent research developments can be applied. Written by some of the most foreword thinking professionals in the field and giving a complete examination of the most promising and efficient sources of renewable energy this book is an invaluable reference into this cross-disciplinary field for engineers. Each chapter contains analysis of the latest high-level research and explores real world application potential in relation to the developmentsUses system international (SI) units and imperial units throughout to appeal to global engineersEach chapter offers measureable data written by a world expert in the field on the latest developments in this fast moving and vital subject INDICE: 1. An Introduction B. SOLAR ENERGY RESOURCE 2. Solar Energy Fundamentals: energy flux; collectors; types of solar energy: space heating, water heating, electricity generation, PVs 3. Estimation of Solar Energy Potential Worldwide 4. History of Harnessing Solar Energy C. SOLAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES 5. Solar Water Heaters 6. Concentrated Solar Power (Solar Towers) 7. Solar Ponds 8. Space Heating and Industrial Applications 9. Photovoltaics (silicon polycrystaline and thin films) 10. Photovoltaics (Cadmium/Telluride; Copper/ Indium/ Galium/ Selenium etc) 11. Operation and Maintenance of PVs 12. PV Solar Energy Technology (e.g. batteries, inverters, ..) 13. Engineering Problems with PVs D. GENERATION OF ELECTRICITY 14. Integration of PV Generated Electricity into National Grids 15. Small scale PVs 16. Storing energy from PVs 17. Reliability of PV Solar Power E. PLANNING, EXECUTION OF SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS AND REGULATIONS 18. Development, Commissioning and Installing PVs 19. A Comparison of Solar Energy Systems (water heating, PVs, CSPs, etc) including Relative Efficiencies F. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF PV SOLAR ENERGY 20. Life cycle of PV energy input and output 21. Environmental issues (including the landscape) related to PV Solar Energy 22. Elements (e.g. silicon) used in PV Solar Energy (shortages, source?) G. SOLAR ENERGY WORLD WIDE 23. Solar Power Worldwide (all types) 24. The Solar Power in China, with a Focus on PV Generated Electricity 25. Solar Power in the Germany with a Focus on PV Generated Electricity 26. Solar Power in the United States with a Focus on PV Generated Electricity H. FINANCIAL /ECONOMICS OF PV SOLAR POWER 27. Economics of PV Solar Power, Net energy gain, Energy return on investment (EROI), Incentives. I. INVESTMENT, GROWTH TRENDS AND THE FUTURE OF PV SOLAR POWER 28. Countries investing in PV Solar Power, Countries Developing and Producing Solar Power PVs, Growth Trends, developing technologies and the Future of PV Solar Power.
- ISBN: 978-0-12-811479-7
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 15/04/2018
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés