Applications of Solar Energy

This book focuses on solar-energy-based renewable energy systems and discusses the generation of electric power using solar photovoltaics, as well as some new techniques, such as solar towers, for both residential and commercial needs. Such systems have played an important role in the move towards l...

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Other Authors: Tyagi, Himanshu (Editor), Agarwal, Avinash Kumar (Editor), Chakraborty, Prodyut R. (Editor), Powar, Satvasheel (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:Energy, Environment, and Sustainability
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book focuses on solar-energy-based renewable energy systems and discusses the generation of electric power using solar photovoltaics, as well as some new techniques, such as solar towers, for both residential and commercial needs. Such systems have played an important role in the move towards low-emission and sustainable energy sources. The book covers a variety of applications, such as solar water heaters, solar air heaters, solar drying, nanoparticle-based direct absorption solar systems, solar volumetric receivers, solar-based cooling systems, solar-based food processing and cooking, efficient buildings using solar energy, and energy storage for solar thermal systems. Given its breadth of coverage, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals alike
Physical Description:XVII, 364 p. 189 illus., 133 illus. in color online resource
ISBN:9789811072062