Author: Randall Thomas
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Keywords: architecture, photovoltaics
Number of Pages: 168
Published: 2001-04-12
List price: $85.00
ISBN-10: 0415231825
ISBN-13: 9780415231824

Solar energy is set to play an ever-increasing role in generating the form and affecting the appearance and construction of buildings. This new guide provides an overview of how PVs work and how they are incorporated in the design of buildings.

Author: Rebecca Hill
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Keywords: photovoltaics, applications
Number of Pages: 162
Published: 1989-01-01
List price: $65.00
ISBN-10: 0852742770
ISBN-13: 9780852742778

Photovoltaics (PV) play a vital role in an energy-conscious society where the demand for cheap, convenient, and environmentally benign sources of energy is certain to increase. The range of applications is immense, encompassing many spheres of activity, from modern consumer electronics to the supply of power. Bringing together experts in their fields, Applications of Photovoltaics provides a stimulating account of the technical and economic aspects of the many areas that PV technology has been or is soon to be implemented. The book includes chapters on terrestrial applications of PV; PV for de

Author: Antonio L. Luque
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: photovoltaics, concentrator
Number of Pages: 360
Published: 2009-12-09
List price: $179.00
ISBN-10: 3642088341
ISBN-13: 9783642088346

Photovoltaic solar-energy conversion is one of the most promising technologies for generating renewable energy, and conversion of concentrated sunlight can lead to reduced cost for solar electricity. In fact, photovoltaic conversion of concentrated sunlight insures an efficient and cost-effective sustainable power resource. This book gives an overview of all components, e.g. cells, concentrators, modules and systems, for systems of concentrator photovoltaics. The authors report on significant results related to design, technology, and applications, and also cover the fundamental physics and ma

Author: Simon Roberts
Publisher: Birkhäuser Architecture
Keywords: photovoltaics, integrated, building
Number of Pages: 184
Published: 2005-05-21
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 3764399481
ISBN-13: 9783764399481

Photovoltaics is one of the most promising technologies for global energy production in the context of the energy crisis and climate change. Photovoltaic modules are now available in such a wide range of forms that nearly all of the usual fl at parts of buildings can be provided with photovoltaic capabilities. In addition to producing energy, these modules offer a number of synergistic effects, since increasingly they are integrated as glazing elements and can perform such other functions as weather protection, solar control, and providing privacy. Special modules such as solar roofing tiles

Author: Richard J. Kom
Publisher: Aatec Publicatio
Keywords: cells, solar, electricity, photovoltaics, practical
Number of Pages: 197
Published: 1995-06-01
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 093794811X
ISBN-13: 9780937948118

Practical Photovoltaics, the now-classic reference on solar electricity, offers a unique combination of technical discussion and practical advice. Physicist, lecturer, and solar-home dweller Richard Komp explains the "how" and the "how-to" of PV, while providing valuable information on the industry, new developments, and the future. The book is a comprehensive guide to the theory and reality of solar electricity, as well as a detailed installation and maintenance manual. A well-illustrated appendix offers step-by-step instructions for constructing your own solar module, a creative approach to

Author: Solar Energy International
Publisher: New Society Publisher
Keywords: manual, installation, design, photovoltaics
Number of Pages: 336
Published: 2004-09-01
List price: $59.95
ISBN-10: 0865715203
ISBN-13: 9780865715202

Producing electricity from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a major industry worldwide. But designing, installing and maintaining such systems requires knowledge and training, and there have been few easily accessible, comprehensive guides to the subject.Now, with Photovoltaics: Design and Installation Manual, a world-class solar energy training and education provider-Solar Energy International (SEI)-has made available the critical information to successfully design, install and maintain PV systems. The book contains an overview of photovoltaic electricity and a detailed desc

Authors:Stuart R. Wenham, Martin A. Green, Muriel E. Watt,
Publisher: Earthscan Publications Ltd.
Keywords: photovoltaics, applied
Number of Pages: 335
Published: 2007-02-01
List price: $48.95
ISBN-10: 1844074013
ISBN-13: 9781844074013

Martin Green, a co-author of Earthscan’s Applied Photovoltaics was one of the winners of the first Zayed Future Energy Prize announced at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi on 19th January 2009. He received the award for his groundbreaking research on the efficiency of photovoltaics over many years. Commenting on the award, Martin Green said “I firmly believe that many of our future energy needs can be addressed by photovoltaic technology. I am confident that this prize will help boost our efforts to accelerate the development, and market entry, of third-generation PV modules”.*