Solar Energy Systems, Challenges, and Opportunities

This book covers challenges and opportunities related to solar-energy based systems. It covers a wide variety of topics related to solar energy, including applications-based systems such as solar thermal systems that are focused on drying, desalination, space cooling, refrigeration, and processing;...

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Other Authors: Tyagi, Himanshu (Editor), Chakraborty, Prodyut R. (Editor), Powar, Satvasheel (Editor), Agarwal, Avinash Kumar (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2020, 2020
Edition:1st ed. 2020
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 covers challenges and opportunities related to solar-energy based systems. It covers a wide variety of topics related to solar energy, including applications-based systems such as solar thermal systems that are focused on drying, desalination, space cooling, refrigeration, and processing; recent advances in solar cells (DSSC) and photovoltaics; technologies for storage of energy (both sensible heating as well as latent heating); and the design of concentrated solar receivers. The information is presented in the context of the overall global energy utilization, and the role of solar energy has been highlighted. The contents of this book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, and policymakers alike
Physical Description:XV, 423 p online resource
ISBN:9789811506758