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McEvoy's Handbook of Photovoltaics

Fundamentals and Applications

  • 3 Edición - 24 de agosto de 2017
  • Última edición
  • Editor: Soteris Kalogirou
  • Idioma: Inglés

Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics, Third Edition, is a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices. This fully revised h… Leer más

Descripción

Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics, Third Edition, is a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices. This fully revised handbook includes brand new sections on smart grids, net metering and the modeling of photovoltaic systems, as well as fully revised content on developments in photovoltaic applications, the economics of PV manufacturing and updated chapters on solar cell function, raw materials, photovoltaic standards, calibration and testing, all with new examples and case studies.

The editor has assembled internationally-respected contributors from industry and academia around the world to make this a truly global reference. It is essential reading for electrical engineers, designers of systems, installers, architects, policymakers and physicists working with photovoltaics.

Puntos claves

  • Presents a cast of international experts from industry and academia to ensure the highest quality information from multiple stakeholder perspectives
  • Covers all things photovoltaics, from the principles of solar cell function and their raw materials, to the installation and design of full photovoltaic systems
  • Includes case studies, practical examples, and reports on the latest advances and worldwide applications

De interès para

Engineers and researchers developing & implementing solar technologies in government and private labs, universities, major corporations and small start-ups. Includes Electrical, Civil, Energy and Materials Engineers, as well as installers, students and policy-makers who must gain thorough knowledge of PV

Índice

PART I: Solar Radiation
The role of solar radiation climatology in the design of PV systems- J Page

PART II: Solar Cells
a) Introduction
b) Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
c) Thin Film Technologies
d) Space and Concentrator Cells
e) Organic and Dye Sensitized Cells

PART III: Photovoltaic Systems
a) Introduction
b) Balance of System Components
c) Grid Connected Systems
d) Space and Concentrator Systems
e) Case Studies

PART IV: Testing, Monitoring and Calibration
Standards, calibration and testing of PV modules and solar cells
Calibration, testing and monitoring of space solar cells

PART V: Economics, Environment and Business Strategy
Overview of potential hazards
Energy payback time and CO2 emissions of PV systems
World photovoltaic markets
National and regional support programs

Appendices
A Constants, Physical Quantities and Conversion Factors
B List of Principle Symbols
C Abbreviations and Acronyms
D Bibliography
E International and US Standards with Relevance to Photovoltaics
F Useful Websites, Journals and Newsheets

Detalles del producto

  • Edición: 3
  • Última edición
  • Publicado: 24 de agosto de 2017
  • Idioma: Inglés

Sobre el editor

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Soteris Kalogirou

Prof. Soteris Kalogirou is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at the Cyprus University of Technology. In addition to his Ph.D., he holds a D.Sc. and is internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions to renewable energy. He is a Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences, a Founding Member of the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts, a Member of Academia Europaea, and a Fellow of the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance. For over 35 years, he has conducted research in solar energy, with expertise encompassing solar collectors, solar water heating, solar steam generation, desalination, photovoltaics, geothermal energy, and absorption cooling. He has published extensively, authoring numerous journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers. His books Solar Energy Engineering: Processes and Systems and Thermal Solar Desalination: Methods and Systems (Academic Press, Elsevier) are widely recognized references in the field. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
Afiliaciones y experiencia
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Sciences and Engineering, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus

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