Tag Archives: Solar
Solar Energy — the State of the Art: ISES Position Papers
Product DescriptionIt is rare that a book draws together the knowledge and experience of scientists, each a world leader in their discipline, to create a work that presents the state of the art in a field as rich and diverse as solar energy.In Solar Energy — the State of the Art this aim has been [...]
Energy Harvesting: Solar, Wind, and Ocean Energy Conversion Systems
Product DescriptionAlso called energy scavenging, energy harvesting captures, stores, and uses “clean” energy sources by employing interfaces, storage devices, and other units. Unlike conventional electric power generation systems, renewable energy harvesting does not use fossil fuels and the generation units can be decentralized, thereby significantly reducing transmission and distribution losses. But advanced technical methods must [...]
Precedents in Zero-Energy Design: Architecture and Passive Design in the 2007 Solar Decathlon
ISBN13: 9780415778756 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product Description‘Michael Zaretsky’s Precedents in Zero-Energy Design is such an important book … it will help readers recognize that design comes before technology – and renewable energy systems alone can’t solve the problems we face’ John D. Quale, Assistant Professor of Architecture and [...]
Sustainable Energy: Energy, Fossil Fuel, Nuclear Power, Biofuel, Solar Power, Wave Power, Efficient Energy Use, Peak Uranium, Radioactive Waste, Renewable Energy, Low-carbon Economy
Product DescriptionHigh Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Sustainable energy is the provision of energy such that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. A broader interpretation may allow inclusion of fossil fuels as transitional sources while technology develops, as long as new sources are [...]
Concentrated Solar Thermal Energy
Product DescriptionEven in today’s world market, with all of the vast technological advancements and improvements, there are still people who live in darkness at night. These areas lack the infrastructure and resources for such an amenity. Also, throughout the world, the demand for useable energy is increasing rapidly, with electricity being the energy of choice. [...]
The Sun Betrayed: A Report on the Corporate Seizure of U.S. Solar Energy Development
The Sun Betrayed: A Report on the Corporate Seizure of U.S. Solar Energy Development
Third Generation Photovoltaics: Advanced Solar Energy Conversion
Product DescriptionPhotovoltaics, the direct conversion of sunlight to electricity, is now the fastest growing technology for electricity generation. Present “first generation” products use the same silicon wafers as in microelectronics. “Second generation” thin-films, now entering the market, have the potential to greatly improve the economics by eliminating material costs. Martin Green, one of the world’s [...]
Third Generation Photovoltaics: Advanced Solar Energy Conversion
Product DescriptionPhotovoltaics, the direct conversion of sunlight to electricity, is now the fastest growing technology for electricity generation. Present “first generation” products use the same silicon wafers as in microelectronics. “Second generation” thin-films, now entering the market, have the potential to greatly improve the economics by eliminating material costs. Martin Green, one of the world’s [...]
Passive Solar Energy Book
Passive Solar Energy Book
Solar Energy Projects for the Evil Genius
ISBN13: 9780071477727 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionFOLLOW THE SUN TO MORE EVIL FUN! Let the sun shine on your evil side – and have a wicked amount of fun on your way to becoming a solar energy master! In this guide, the popular Evil Genius format ramps up [...]
Renewable Energy Made Easy: Free Energy from Solar, Wind, Hydropower, and Other Alternative Energy Sources
ISBN13: 9781601382405 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionStudies have shown that the average North American family will spend more than a quarter of a million dollars on energy in a lifetime. What many other countries, including Germany, Spain, France, Denmark, China, Brazil, and even Iceland, have realized is that [...]
The Solar Electricity Handbook 2009: A Simple, Practical Guide to Using Electric Solar Panels and Designing and Installing Photovoltaic Solar PV Systems
Product DescriptionThe Solar Electricity Handbook is a practical and straightforward guide to using electric solar panels. Assuming no previous knowledge of solar panels, the book explains how solar panels work, how they can be used and explains the steps you need to take to successfully design and install a solar electric system from scratch using [...]
The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass and Hydropower
ISBN13: 9780865715363 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionThe coming energy crisis caused by a peak in global oil and natural gas production will profoundly affect the lives of all North Americans. As the price of these vital fuels rises, homeowners will scramble to cut their fuel bills. Two options [...]