Solar Energy
Editors: Richter, Christoph, Lincot, Daniel, Gueymard, Christian A. (Eds.)
- Features authoritative, peer-reviewed entries from the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology
- Provides detailed analysis of present-day photovoltaic deployment and key solar cell technologies currently in development
- Presents state-of-the-art measurement and modeling techniques for solar resource studies and solar energy utilization
- Covers a wide range of technologies that actively convert solar radiation into useful heat for applications ranging from space heating, cooking, and domestic hot water supply, to electrical power generation and high temperature thermochemical processes
- Includes a glossary of key terms and a concise definition of the subject for each contribution
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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.
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Solar Energy
- Editors
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- Christoph Richter
- Daniel Lincot
- Christian A. Gueymard
- Copyright
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Science+Business Media New York
- eReference ISBN
- 978-1-4614-5806-7
- Print ISBN
- 978-1-4614-5805-0
- Print + eBook ISBN
- 978-1-4614-5842-5
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XV, 744
- Number of Illustrations
- 148 b/w illustrations, 355 illustrations in colour
- Topics
