Solar Energy: Renewable Energy and the Environment > 공학 특가할인

Introduction to Solar Energy

The Twenty-First Century’s Perfect Energy Storm

Renewable Energy for Rural Development

Renewable Energy Solutions

Global Solar Resource

Problems

Solar Resources

Introduction

Sun–Earth Geometric Relationship

Equation of Time

Structure of the Sun

Electromagnetic Radiation

Solar Spectral Distribution

Solar Constant

Extraterrestrial Solar Radiation

Terrestrial Solar Radiation

Measurement of Terrestrial Solar Radiation

Terrestrial Insolation on Tilted Collectors

References

Problems

Fundamentals of Engineering: Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Introduction

Conduction Heat Transfer

One-Dimensional Conduction Heat Transfer in a Rectangular Coordinate

Thermal Resistance Circuits

One-Dimensional Conduction Heat Transfer in a Cylindrical Coordinate

Convection Heat Transfer

Radiation Heat Transfer

Introduction to Thermodynamics

References

Solar Thermal Systems and Applications

Introduction

Solar Collectors

Tracking Systems

Solar Thermal Systems

References

Photovoltaic Cells by Jeanette Moore

Introduction

Crystal Structure

Cell Physics

Energy Bands

More about Electrons and Their Energy

Electrons and Holes

Direct and Indirect Band-Gap Materials

Doping

Transport

Generation and Recombination

The p–n Junction

Solar Cell Equations

Characterization

Efficiency

Current Research

Cell Applications

References

Problems

Photovoltaic Conversion Systems

Solar Benefits

Basic Module Electrical Concepts

PV Arrays

PV Array Tilt

PV Balance of Systems

PV System Utility

PV System Safety

PV System Testing Rules

References

Problems

Photovoltaic System Sizing and Design

Introduction

Solar Resource Sizing Considerations

Solar Trajectory

Solar Energy System Sizing Considerations

Solar Energy System Sizing

Solar Water Pumping System Sizing

Generic Water Pump Sizing Methodology

Electrical Codes for PV System Design

Stand-Alone PV Lighting Design Example

Bibliography

Problems

Photovoltaic Applications

Introduction

Grid-Tied PV

Japanese PV Development and Applications

Future Japanese Trends

Stand-Alone PV Applications

PV for Schools

PV for Protected Areas

PV Water-Pumping

Grounding and Lightning Protection for Solar Water Pumps

Solar Tracking for Solar Water Pumps

Operation and Maintenance of the Systems

The PV Array

PV Water-Pumping Results

References

Economics by Vaughn Nelson

Solar Energy Is Free, but What Does It Cost?

Economic Feasibility

Economic Factors

Economic Analysis

Life Cycle Cost

Present Value and Levelized Costs

Annualized Cost of Energy

Externalities

Solar Irrigation Case Study

Water Pumping Example

Summary

Problems

Institutional Issues

Introduction

Sustainability

Institutional Considerations

Stakeholders

Program Implementation

Institutional Models for Solar Energy Dissemination

Management and Ownership

Tariffs and Payment

Other Critical Issues

Summary

Problems

Energy Storage

Introduction

Batteries in PV Systems

Lead-Acid Battery Construction

Lead-Acid Battery Operation

Lead-Acid Battery Characteristics

Battery Problem Areas

Battery Maintenance

Battery Safety Precautions

Determination of Battery Failure

Battery Selection Criteria

Charge Controller Terminology

Charge Controller Algorithms

Charge Controller Selection Criteria

References

Bibliography

Solar Energy Glossary


Appendix A: Global Insolation at Latitude Tilt for Select Cities

Appendix B: Friction Loss Factors

Appendix C: Present Value Factors