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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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Author:   Christoph Richter ,  Daniel Lincot ,  Christian A. Gueymard
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2013 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 19.30cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 26.00cm
Weight:   1.782kg
ISBN:  

9781461458050

ISBN 10:   1461458056
Pages:   744
Publication Date:   29 November 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Photovoltaics.- CdTe Solar Cells.- Mesoscopic Solar Cells.- Organic Solar Cells.- Photovoltaic Energy, Introduction.- Photovoltaics, Status of.- PV Policies and Markets.- Silicon Solar Cells, Crystalline.- Silicon Solar Cells, Thin-film.- Solar Cells, Chalcopyrite-Based Thin Film.- Solar Cells: Very High Efficiencies Approaches.- Solar Cells: Energy Payback Times and Environmental Issues.- Part II: Solar Radiation.- Photosynthetically Active Radiation: Measurement and Modeling.- Solar Constant and Total Solar Irradiance Variations.- Solar Irradiance, Global Distribution.- Solar Radiation for Solar Energy Utilization.- Solar Radiation Spectrum.- Solar Radiation, Spatial and Temporal Variability.- Topographic Solar Radiation Modeling for Environmental Applications.- Part III: Solar Thermal Energy.- Concentrating Receiver Systems (Solar Power Tower).- Linear Fresnel Collectors.- Parabolic Trough Solar Technology.- Solar Collectors, Non-concentrating.- Solar Cookers and Dryers to Conserve Human and Planet Health.- Solar Cooling Systems.- Solar Detoxification and Disinfection of Water.- Solar Energy in ThermochemicalProcessing.- Solar Thermal Desalination.- Solar Thermal Energy, Introduction.- Solar Updraft Towers.- Thermal Energy Storage.- Index.

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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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