204 Pages
101 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
204 Pages
101 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
204 Pages
101 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
- Sunlight
- Modelling available solar radiation
- Emissivity and absorption of materials
- Photovoltaics
- Solar thermal systems
- Desalination and drying
- Solar cooling
- Making the business case
- Units
- Standards
- Resources for calculation and modelling
Biography
David Thorpe is a lecturer on one planet living at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a consultant on renewable energy and sustainable building, and author of several academic books and numerous articles. He is also Founder/Patron of One Planet Council.
