ENGLISH

Solar Energy

By Christoph Richter , Dr. Stephan Buecheler , Dr. Lukas Kranz , Dr. Julian Perrenoud (auth.) , Daniel Lincot , Christian A. Gueymard (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2013
ISBN
978-1-4614-5805-0, 978-1-4614-5806-7
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4614-5806-7
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
32 MB (33107832 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
744\760
Topic
Technique Energy
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-01 04:00:00
Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Technology; Opt

Description

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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