Electricity From Sunlight

Author : Vasilis M. Fthenakis,Paul A. Lynn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118963784

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Electricity from Sunlight by Vasilis M. Fthenakis,Paul A. Lynn Pdf

Praised for its visual appeal, conversational style and clear explanation of complex ideas with minimal mathematics, Electricity from Sunlight has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect advances in the global PV market, economics and installed capacity. Key features of the 2nd edition include: A timely update of the advances of photovoltaics (PV), with major new material on grid-connected systems. More in-depth treatment of PV scientific principles, solar cells, modules, and systems. Up-to-date coverage of the PV market including conversion efficiencies and the expansion of grid-friendly power plants. End-of-chapter problems with solutions manual available to instructors via companion website. Additional end-of-chapter questions and answers to support students through guided self-study. New chapters on manufacturing processes and on materials and other resources availability. New large-scale PV section covering the growth of global capacity, utility-scale PV and affordable solutions for intermittency. Systems analysis of new applications empowered by low-cost PV, such as energy storage and water desalination. Significantly expanded economics and environmental section explaining leveled cost of electricity versus upfront costs, energy return on investments, and lifecycle analysis. Electricity from Sunlight: Photovoltaics Systems Integration and Sustainability, Second Edition is an essential primer for new entrants to the PV industry, needing a basic appreciation of complete PV systems, and to students on undergraduate and graduate courses on renewable energy and photovoltaics. It also offers a unique treatise of the sustainability of emerging transformative technologies, which makes it useful to both system analysts and energy policy strategists. Co-author, Vasilis Fthenakis, is Recipient of the 2018 William R. Cherry Award The Cherry Award recognizes an individual engineer or scientist who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the science and technology of photovoltaic energy conversion, with dissemination by substantial publications and presentations. Fthenakis was honored for his pioneering research at the interface of energy and the environment that catalyzed photovoltaic technology advancement and deployment world-wide.

Author : Martin A. Green
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 086840554X

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Power to the People by Martin A. Green Pdf

Green (photovoltaic research, U. of New South Wales) presents an overview of the present state of solar power. He notes that global warming is making the alternative more attractive, especially in Australia but also elsewhere. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Vasilis M. Fthenakis,Paul A. Lynn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118963807

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Electricity from Sunlight by Vasilis M. Fthenakis,Paul A. Lynn Pdf

Electricity from Sunlight, hochgelobt für seine ansprechende Gestaltung, seinen verständlichen Stil und seine klaren Erklärungen komplexer Sachverhalte ohne viel Mathematik, wurde gründlich überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Das Buch beschreibt die Fortschritte auf dem weltweiten Photovoltaik-Markt, bei der Wirtschaftlichkeit und Installationsbasis. Kernaspekte der 2. Auflage: - Aktuelles zu den Fortschritten der Photovoltaik, relevantes neues Material zu netzgekoppelten Systemen. - Noch detailliertere Erläuterung der wissenschaftlichen Prinzipien der Photovoltaik, von Solarzellen, Modulen und Systemen. - Aktuelle Informationen aus dem Photovoltaik-Markt, inkl. Umwandlungseffizienz und Ausbau netzfreundlicher Kraftwerke. - Fragen am Ende der Kapitel unterstützen Dozenten und Studenten durch Anleitungen zum Selbststudium. - Neue Kapitel zu Fertigungsprozessen, Materialien und der Verfügbarkeit sonstiger Ressourcen. - Neuer Abschnitt zu Photovoltaik-Großanlagen mit Informationen zur Ausweitung der globalen Kapazität, zu Photovolatik-Großanlagen und erschwinglichen Lösungen zur Bewältigung fluktuierenden Einspeisung von Energie. - Systemanalyse neuer Anwendungen im Bereich günstiger Photovoltaik-Anlagen wie bei der Energiespeicherung und Wasserentsalzung. - Erheblich umfangreicher Abschnitt zu Wirtschaftlichkeit und Umweltaspekten mit Erläuterungen zu den Energiekosten im Vergleich zu den Investitionskosten, ROI und Lebenszyklusanalyse. Die 2. Auflage von Electricity from Sunlight: Photovoltaics Systems Integration and Sustainability ist eine Einführung in die Photovoltaik, richtet sich an Einsteiger, die die Grundlagen von kompletten Photovoltaiksystemen verstehen möchten, sowie an Studenten im Grund- und Hauptstudium in Kursen zu erneuerbarer Energie und Photovoltaik. Es behandelt in einzigartiger Weise die Nachhaltigkeit neuer umwälzender Technologien und ist sowohl für Systemanalysten als auch Strategen in der Energiepolitik gut geeignet.

Author : Paul A. Lynn
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119965039

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Electricity from Sunlight by Paul A. Lynn Pdf

A lively and authoritative account of today’s photovoltaic (PV) technology and its practical applications This book covers areas including: a brief history of PV, and the current international scene; the scientific principles of solar cells including silicon and new thin-film varieties; PV modules and arrays; grid-connected PV, from home systems up to large power plants; the wide diversity of stand-alone PV systems, and; the economic and environmental aspects of solar electricity. Key equations and numerical examples are fully discussed, providing essential theoretical background. The text is supported by copious illustrations and more than eighty inspiring full colour photographs from around the world to demonstrate PV’s huge range of practical applications. This book is aimed at a wide readership including professionals working in related areas, and students taking introductory courses in PV and renewable energy. Its style and level will also appeal to energy planners and decision makers, members of environmental organisations, and the increasing number of people interested in generating their own electricity from sunlight.

Author : Suneel Deambi
Publisher : The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9788179935736

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From Sunlight to Electricity by Suneel Deambi Pdf

The third edition of From Sunlight to Electricity: a practical handbook on solar photovoltaic application brings in the latest information about photovoltaic sector in India, designs and applications of specific devices and related benefits, finance, and policies. This edition of the book gives readers an understanding of the photovoltaic technology programme in India, the issues therein, and its future directions. The information has been presented in a format that is easy to understand and apply. In this third edition, the author has included topics such as "global development in PV system", "installation and maintenance of PV systems", and "application of PV systems for other households".

Author : Solar Energy Research Institute,C. Flavin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:631762906

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Electricity from Sunlight by Solar Energy Research Institute,C. Flavin Pdf

Author : Wolfgang Palz
Publisher : Pan Stanford Publishing
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814303385

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Power for the World by Wolfgang Palz Pdf

The book comes in three parts: "The Rising Sun in a Developing World", "Solar Power for the World" and "PV Today and Forever". It provides a historical summary and gives a comprehensive overview of the present photovoltaic (PV) situation worldwide and future strategies for development and implementation. The author is a world leader in PV and all renewable energies.The book is illustrated with about 100 pictures.

Author : Luc Feitknecht
Publisher : goMicromorph GmbH
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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100-days by Luc Feitknecht Pdf

A collection of periodic web blog entries for a crowd-sourcing project in late 2013. The crowd did not succeed supporting a brand new eBook on solarPV, but instead, you can read now this collection of statements, articles and lessons on solar electricity here.

Author : Lonny Grafman,Joshua Pearce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947112627

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To Catch the Sun by Lonny Grafman,Joshua Pearce Pdf

Author : Paul Breeze
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128040546

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Solar Power Generation by Paul Breeze Pdf

Solar Power Generation is a concise, up-to-date, and readable guide providing an introduction to the leading renewable power generation technology. It includes detailed descriptions of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal generation systems, and demystifies the relevant solar energy technology functions in practice while also exploring economic and environmental risk factors. Engineers, managers, policymakers, and those involved in planning and delivering energy resources will find this reference a valuable guide to help establish a reliable power supply to address social and economic objectives. Focuses on the evolution and developments in solar energy generation Evaluates the economic and environmental viability of the systems with concise diagrams and accessible explanations Demystifies the relevant solar energy technology functions in practice Explores economic and environmental risk factors

Author : Jade Zora Scibilia
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781538328545

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Solar Panels by Jade Zora Scibilia Pdf

In an effort to move away from our dependence on fossil fuels, scientists and engineers have discovered ways to harness the power of the sun to create electricity. This fact-filled book explores solar energy through a STEM perspective. Students will learn how energy from the sun travels millions of miles through space to power our lives here on Earth. The pros and cons of using solar energy are discussed in detail. Dazzling full-color photographs encourage students to make connections with the text and will keep even reluctant readers engaged.

Author : Charles E. Bullock,Peter H. Grambs,Rick Stouffer,Monegon, Ltd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030366053

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Making the Sun Work for You by Charles E. Bullock,Peter H. Grambs,Rick Stouffer,Monegon, Ltd Pdf

Author : Molly Bang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electricity
ISBN : 0439751160

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My Light by Molly Bang Pdf

The sun narrates an explanation of light and energy in which the generation of electricity can be traced back to it. Tiny yellow dots represent the sun's power as it streams from light, water, wind, and electricity. Endnotes are used to illuminate everything from dark matter to atoms to pollution.

Author : Dan Chiras
Publisher : New Society Publishers
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781550927184

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Solar Electricity Basics - Revised and Updated 2nd Edition by Dan Chiras Pdf

The indispensable guide to solar electricity systems for homeowners, business owners, builders, and students Climate change and limits to fossil fuels compel us to find safer, more economical, and more sustainable ways to meet our needs for electricity. And, as more and more electric cars hit the road, we'll need to find a way to provide fuel that is clean, environmentally sustainable, and affordable. With Solar Electricity Basics, author Dan Chiras offers a concise and up-to-date guide covering all the essentials. It explores: How to size, cost, and choose the right system, including off-grid vs. grid-tied vs grid-tied with battery backup Where to mount a system for maximum performance What type of modules and inverters to buy How to install and maintain batteries Cost vs benefit for solar electric systems How to connect to the grid, and what type of net metering your area offers. Solar Electricity Basics is an indispensable guide for homeowners, business owners, builders, and students for figuring out solar electricity quickly and easily.

Author : Ralph W. Ritchie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Building-integrated photovoltaic systems
ISBN : 0939656469

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Using Sunlight for Your Own Solar Electricity by Ralph W. Ritchie Pdf