Recent Developments In Solar Energy

Author : Natarajan Prabaharan,Marc Rosen,Pietro Elia Campana
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-02-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789854039

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Recent Developments in Photovoltaic Materials and Devices by Natarajan Prabaharan,Marc Rosen,Pietro Elia Campana Pdf

This book covers the recent advances in solar photovoltaic materials and their innovative applications. Many problems in material science are explored for enhancing the understanding of solar cells and the development of more efficient, less costly, and more stable cells. This book is crucial and relevant at this juncture and provides a historical overview focusing primarily on the exciting developments in the last decade. This book primarily covers the different Maximum Power Point Tracking control techniques that have led to the improved speed of response of solar photovoltaics, augmented search accuracy, and superior control in the presence of perturbations such as sudden variations in illumination and temperature. Furthermore, the optimal design of a photovoltaic system based on two different approaches such as consumed power and economics is discussed.

Author : Trevor M. Letcher,Vasilis M. Fthenakis
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128114803

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A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Energy Systems by Trevor M. Letcher,Vasilis M. Fthenakis Pdf

A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Energy Systems: With Special Focus on Photovoltaic Systems, the most advanced and research focused text on all aspects of solar energy engineering, is a must have edition on the present state of solar technology, integration and worldwide distribution. In addition, the book provides a high-level assessment of the growth trends in photovoltaics and how investment, planning and economic infrastructure can support those innovations. Each chapter includes a research overview with a detailed analysis and new case studies that look at how recent research developments can be applied. Written by some of the most forward-thinking professionals, this book is an invaluable reference for engineers. Contains analysis of the latest high-level research and explores real world application potential in relation to developments Uses system international (SI) units and imperial units throughout to appeal to global engineers Offers measurable data written by a world expert in the field on the latest developments in this fast moving and vital subject

Author : Tom P. Hough
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 1594546312

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Recent Developments in Solar Energy by Tom P. Hough Pdf

Solar energy is derived ultimately from the sun. It can be divided into direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy, although we usually don't think of them in that way. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material which took its energy from the sun (via plant photosynthesis) millions of years ago. All the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes from the sun.Movement of the wind (which causes waves at sea), and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. Therefore, hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar energy. Direct solar energy is what we usually mean when we speak of solar power. Chr(45) is the use of sunlight for heating or generating electricity. Solar energy research and applications have been receiving increasing attention throughout the world as solar energy must play a much greater role in the energy mix in upcoming years. This book examines new research in this frontier field.

Author : Vesselinka Petrova-Koch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540793588

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High-Efficient Low-Cost Photovoltaics by Vesselinka Petrova-Koch Pdf

A bird's-eye view of the developmental trends and problems of recent photovoltaics is presented. The worldwide effort to develop high-efficiency low-cost PV modules, making use of most efficient solar cells and clever low-cost solar concentrators is described.

Author : D. Yogi Goswami
Publisher : Earthscan
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : 9781844073146

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Advances in Solar Energy by D. Yogi Goswami Pdf

First Published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Joel G. Carter
Publisher : Nova Science Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1536104086

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Solar Energy and Solar Panels by Joel G. Carter Pdf

Indiscriminate extraction and increasing consumption of fossil fuel resources (crude oil, natural gas, and coal) are adversely affecting the major spheres of human activity. With the depletion of these fuels, efforts are being directed to the use of renewable sources such as solar, wind, and biomass. This book provides new research on the systems, performance and recent developments in solar energy.

Author : Suman Lata Tripathi,Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119760764

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Green Energy by Suman Lata Tripathi,Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban Pdf

Like most industries around the world, the energy industry has also made, and continues to make, a long march toward “green” energy. The science has come a long way since the 1970s, and renewable energy and other green technologies are becoming more and more common, replacing fossil fuels. It is, however, still a struggle, both in terms of energy sources keeping up with demand, and the development of useful technologies in this area. To maintain the supply for electrical energy, researchers, engineers and other professionals in industry are continuously exploring new eco-friendly energy technologies and power electronics, such as solar, wind, tidal, wave, bioenergy, and fuel cells. These technologies have changed the concepts of thermal, hydro and nuclear energy resources by the adaption of power electronics advancement and revolutionary development in lower manufacturing cost for semiconductors with long time reliability. The latest developments in renewable resources have proved their potential to boost the economy of any country. Green energy technology has not only proved the concept of clean energy but also reduces the dependencies on fossil fuel for electricity generation through smart power electronics integration. Also, endless resources have more potential to cope with the requirements of smart building and smart city concepts. A valuable reference for engineers, scientists, chemists, and students, this volume is applicable to many different fields, across many different industries, at all levels. It is a must-have for any library.

Author : Varun Sivaram
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780262537070

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Taming the Sun by Varun Sivaram Pdf

How solar could spark a clean-energy transition through transformative innovation—creative financing, revolutionary technologies, and flexible energy systems. Solar energy, once a niche application for a limited market, has become the cheapest and fastest-growing power source on earth. What's more, its potential is nearly limitless—every hour the sun beams down more energy than the world uses in a year. But in Taming the Sun, energy expert Varun Sivaram warns that the world is not yet equipped to harness erratic sunshine to meet most of its energy needs. And if solar's current surge peters out, prospects for replacing fossil fuels and averting catastrophic climate change will dim. Innovation can brighten those prospects, Sivaram explains, drawing on firsthand experience and original research spanning science, business, and government. Financial innovation is already enticing deep-pocketed investors to fund solar projects around the world, from the sunniest deserts to the poorest villages. Technological innovation could replace today's solar panels with coatings as cheap as paint and employ artificial photosynthesis to store intermittent sunshine as convenient fuels. And systemic innovation could add flexibility to the world's power grids and other energy systems so they can dependably channel the sun's unreliable energy. Unleashing all this innovation will require visionary public policy: funding researchers developing next-generation solar technologies, refashioning energy systems and economic markets, and putting together a diverse clean energy portfolio. Although solar can't power the planet by itself, it can be the centerpiece of a global clean energy revolution. A Council on Foreign Relations Book

Author : Manuel Blanco,Lourdes Ramirez Santigosa
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081005170

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Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology by Manuel Blanco,Lourdes Ramirez Santigosa Pdf

After decades of research and development, concentrating solar thermal (CST) power plants (also known as concentrating solar power (CSP) and as Solar Thermal Electricity or STE systems) are now starting to be widely commercialized. Indeed, the IEA predicts that by 2050, with sufficient support over ten percent of global electricity could be produced by concentrating solar thermal power plants. However, CSP plants are just but one of the many possible applications of CST systems. Advances in Concentrating Solar Thermal Research and Technology provides detailed information on the latest advances in CST systems research and technology. It promotes a deep understanding of the challenges the different CST technologies are confronted with, of the research that is taking place worldwide to address those challenges, and of the impact that the innovation that this research is fostering could have on the emergence of new CST components and concepts. It is anticipated that these developments will substantially increase the cost-competiveness of commercial CST solutions and reshape the technological landscape of both CST technologies and the CST industry. After an introductory chapter, the next three parts of the book focus on key CST plant components, from mirrors and receivers to thermal storage. The final two parts of the book address operation and control and innovative CST system concepts. Contains authoritative reviews of CST research taking place around the world Discusses the impact this research is fostering on the emergence of new CST components and concepts that will substantially increase the cost-competitiveness of CST power Covers both major CST plant components and system-wide issues

Author : Pietro Elia Campana,Natarajan Prabaharan,Marc A. Rosen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Optics. Light
ISBN : 1789854040

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Recent Developments in Photovoltaic Materials and Devices by Pietro Elia Campana,Natarajan Prabaharan,Marc A. Rosen Pdf

This book covers the recent advances in solar photovoltaic materials and their innovative applications. Many problems in material science are explored for enhancing the understanding of solar cells and the development of more efficient, less costly, and more stable cells. This book is crucial and relevant at this juncture and provides a historical overview focusing primarily on the exciting developments in the last decade. This book primarily covers the different Maximum Power Point Tracking control techniques that have led to the improved speed of response of solar photovoltaics, augmented search accuracy, and superior control in the presence of perturbations such as sudden variations in illumination and temperature. Furthermore, the optimal design of a photovoltaic system based on two different approaches such as consumed power and economics is discussed.

Author : Basant Agrawal,G. N. Tiwari
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781849730907

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Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems by Basant Agrawal,G. N. Tiwari Pdf

This book describes recent developments in PV technologies, the solar radiation available on the earth, various BIPVT systems and their applications, energy and exergy analysis, carbondioxide migration and credit earned, life cycle cost analysis and life cycle conversion efficiency.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Subcommittee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : UOM:39015081170386

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New Developments in Solar Energy by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations. Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Subcommittee Pdf

Author : Michaela Rybová
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Solar energy
ISBN : 153616142X

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Solar Energy Systems by Michaela Rybová Pdf

Solar Energy Systems: Progress and Future Directions presents some new concepts and ideas regarding future steps in the development and progress of solar thermal energy. Preliminary results for advanced control of solar plants are presented using effective defocusing mechanisms.The authors discuss the sizing ratio of grid-connected photovoltaic systems and the relationship of this parameter with the maximum available power. Additionally, the optimum value of the sizing ratio of a grid-connected photovoltaic system is defined as one that maximizes the yearly energy efficiency in the photovoltaic installation considered.The concluding study makes a comparative econometric analysis on the relationship between the solar energy consumption that is produced by solar energy systems and the economic growth for the group of G-7 & G-20 countries. The econometric analysis includes panel data techniques with a chosen appropriate production function.

Author : D. Yogi Goswami
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781317740872

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Advances in Solar Energy by D. Yogi Goswami Pdf

'Essential for any serious technical library' PROFESSOR MARTIN GREEN, UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTHWALES, AUSTRALIA 'Valuable, detailed information that helps me plan for the future' DON OSBORN, FORMERLY OF SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT The Advances in Solar Energy series offers state-of-the-art information on all primary renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind and biomass, bringing together invited contributions from the foremost international experts in renewable energy. Spanning a broad range of technical subjects, this volume and series is a 'must-have' reference on global developments in the field of renewable energy. Volume 17 focuses primarily on solar energy, with respect to heating, hot water, drying and detoxification. Specific chapter subjects include: Alternative World Energy Outlook 2006: A Possible Path towards a Sustainable Future Quantum Well Solar Cells Recent Progress of Organic Photovoltaics Thermal and Material Characterization of Immersed Heat Exchangers for Solar Domestic Hot Water Photocatalytic Detoxification of Water with Solar Energy Solar-Hydrogen: A Solid-State Chemistry Perspective Solar Heat for Industrial Processes Solar Energy Technology in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for Sustainable Energy, Water and Environment

Author : United States. Energy Research and Development Administration. Division of Solar Energy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Energy policy
ISBN : UOM:39015040732227

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National Solar Energy Research, Development and Demonstration Program by United States. Energy Research and Development Administration. Division of Solar Energy Pdf