Physics of solar energy
"This book covers the fundamental physics of the most abundant energy resource available to human society--solar energy. Similar to other technologies, the first step to achieving success is to have a firm understanding of the basic science of solar energy and its use. The subject matter of thi...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hoboken, New Jersey :
John Wiley & Sons ,
c2011
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | Cover image |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Nature of solar radiation
- 3. Origin of solar energy
- 4. Tracking sunlight
- 5. Interaction of sunlight with earth
- 6. Thermodynamics of solar energy
- 7. Quantum transitions
- 8. pn-Junctions
- 9. Semiconductor solar cells
- 10. Solar electrochemistry
- 11. Solar thermal energy
- 12. Energy storage
- 13. Building with sunshine