Solar Energy Pocket Reference

Solar Energy Pocket Reference - Energy Pocket Reference

2nd Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

This handy pocket reference provides a wealth of practical information relating to solar energy and solar energy technologies. Topics covered include solar radiation and its detailed measurement, the emissivity and absorption properties of materials, solar thermal energy collection and storage, photovoltaics (both at all scales), solar cooling, and the use of solar energy for desalination and drying. The book also includes conversion factors, standards and constants and is peppered throughout with helpful illustrations, equations and explanations, as well as a chapter making the business case for solar power.

Anyone with an interest in solar energy, including energy professionals and consultants, engineers, architects, academic researchers and students, will find a host of answers in this book - a practical assimilation of fundamentals, data, technologies and guidelines for application.

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Routledge

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Book information

ISBN: 9781138806337
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 621.47
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 186
Weight: 188g
Height: 188mm
Width: 131mm
Spine width: 10mm