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- Emphasis on construction of the entire System and not only solar cells
- Covers all aspects of Energy- and CO2-bilances for Photovoltaic power plants
- Regards also advantages of recycled material for production and after their lifetime
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
Solar electricity is a viable, environmentally sustainable alternative to the world’s energy supplies. In support, Dr. Krauter thoroughly examines the various technical parameters of photovoltaic systems. Study of performance and yield (including optical, thermal, and electrical parameters and interfaces) are analyzed. The net energy balance of photovoltaic systems – from production, operation and maintenance, to recycling – is explored. Professor Krauter demonstrates how the importance of accurate yield calculations, optimal system performance, and new prototypes aid in cost reductions. The potential of solar electric power generation as a means to significantly reduce CO2 emissions is also detailed. In addition, various locations for the production and installation of photovoltaic power plants are considered – with surprising results. Examples, tables and figures are included.
Authors and Affiliations
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Stefan C. W. Krauter
About the author
1963: Born in Goeppingen, Germany.
1988: Master in Electrical Engineering and Cybernetics at University of Technology Munich, Germany.
1992: Co-Founder of the International Solar Center Berlin.
1993: Ph.D. (Operation model of PV modules) at Prof. Rolf Hanitsch, University of Technology Berlin, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Germany
1994: Post-doc studies at Prof. Martin Green the University of New South Wales.
1995: Visiting professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1996: Winner of Berlin Solar price
1997: Co-founder of the Solon AG, joint-stock company for PV module production, Berlin
2002: Organizer and general chairman of RIO 02 – World Climate & Energy Event (continuation of that event in 2003, 2005 and 2006, since 2003 together with Latim America Renewable Energy Fair - LAREF)
Chairman at the World Council for Renewable Energies (WCRE) - Latin America Section
2003: Visiting Professor at the State University of Ceará, Brazil.
2004: Member of the Board of Directors of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
2005 Professor at University of Technology Berlin
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Solar Electric Power Generation - Photovoltaic Energy Systems
Book Subtitle: Modeling of Optical and Thermal Performance, Electrical Yield, Energy Balance, Effect on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Authors: Stefan C. W. Krauter
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-31346-5
Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2006
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-31345-8Published: 20 April 2006
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-06845-4Published: 14 October 2010
eBook ISBN: 978-3-540-31346-5Published: 01 February 2007
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXI, 271
Topics: Renewable and Green Energy, Energy Policy, Economics and Management, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks, Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution, Renewable and Green Energy