Ebook: Solar Electric Power Generation: Photovoltaic Energy Systems
- Tags: Renewable Energy Sources, Energy Economics, Electrical Power Generation and Transmission, Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution
- Year: 2006
- Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- Edition: 1
- Language: English
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Solar electricity is an economically viable, environmentally sustainable alternative to the world’s energy supplies. In support, Dr. Krauter thoroughly examines the various technical parameters of photovoltaic systems. Study of performance and yield (including optical, thermal, and electrical parameters and interfaces) are analyzed. The net energy balance of photovoltaic systems – from production, operation and maintenance, to recycling – is explored. Professor Krauter demonstrates how the importance of accurate yield calculations, optimal system performance, and new prototypes aid in cost reductions. The potential of solar electric power generation as a means to significantly reduce CO2 emissions is also detailed. In addition, various locations for the production and installation of photovoltaic power plants are considered – with surprising results. Examples, tables and figures are included.
Solar electricity is an economically viable, environmentally sustainable alternative to the world’s energy supplies. In support, Dr. Krauter thoroughly examines the various technical parameters of photovoltaic systems. Study of performance and yield (including optical, thermal, and electrical parameters and interfaces) are analyzed. The net energy balance of photovoltaic systems – from production, operation and maintenance, to recycling – is explored. Professor Krauter demonstrates how the importance of accurate yield calculations, optimal system performance, and new prototypes aid in cost reductions. The potential of solar electric power generation as a means to significantly reduce CO2 emissions is also detailed. In addition, various locations for the production and installation of photovoltaic power plants are considered – with surprising results. Examples, tables and figures are included.
Solar electricity is an economically viable, environmentally sustainable alternative to the world’s energy supplies. In support, Dr. Krauter thoroughly examines the various technical parameters of photovoltaic systems. Study of performance and yield (including optical, thermal, and electrical parameters and interfaces) are analyzed. The net energy balance of photovoltaic systems – from production, operation and maintenance, to recycling – is explored. Professor Krauter demonstrates how the importance of accurate yield calculations, optimal system performance, and new prototypes aid in cost reductions. The potential of solar electric power generation as a means to significantly reduce CO2 emissions is also detailed. In addition, various locations for the production and installation of photovoltaic power plants are considered – with surprising results. Examples, tables and figures are included.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xix
Introduction....Pages 1-18
Photovoltaics....Pages 19-48
Inverters....Pages 49-60
Storage....Pages 61-76
PV-Systems in the Tropics....Pages 77-86
Energy Consumption for the Set-up of a PV Power Plant....Pages 87-116
Energy Yield....Pages 117-172
Energy Input by Dumping and Recycling....Pages 173-176
Total Energy Balance....Pages 177-190
Optimization....Pages 191-216
Summary....Pages 217-219
Appendix....Pages 221-257
Back Matter....Pages 259-271
Solar electricity is an economically viable, environmentally sustainable alternative to the world’s energy supplies. In support, Dr. Krauter thoroughly examines the various technical parameters of photovoltaic systems. Study of performance and yield (including optical, thermal, and electrical parameters and interfaces) are analyzed. The net energy balance of photovoltaic systems – from production, operation and maintenance, to recycling – is explored. Professor Krauter demonstrates how the importance of accurate yield calculations, optimal system performance, and new prototypes aid in cost reductions. The potential of solar electric power generation as a means to significantly reduce CO2 emissions is also detailed. In addition, various locations for the production and installation of photovoltaic power plants are considered – with surprising results. Examples, tables and figures are included.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xix
Introduction....Pages 1-18
Photovoltaics....Pages 19-48
Inverters....Pages 49-60
Storage....Pages 61-76
PV-Systems in the Tropics....Pages 77-86
Energy Consumption for the Set-up of a PV Power Plant....Pages 87-116
Energy Yield....Pages 117-172
Energy Input by Dumping and Recycling....Pages 173-176
Total Energy Balance....Pages 177-190
Optimization....Pages 191-216
Summary....Pages 217-219
Appendix....Pages 221-257
Back Matter....Pages 259-271
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