Solar energy : an introduction / Michael E. Mackay.
Mackay, Michael,
Solar energy : an introduction / Michael E. Mackay. - New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2015. - 336 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes index.
1. Why solar energy is important ; 2. Solar radiation ; 3. Basic principles ; 4. Electrons in solids ; 5. Light absorption ; 6. The photovoltaic device ; 7. The solar chimney and tower ; 8. The flat plate solar energy collector ; 9. Solar thermal energy generated electricity ; Appendix A: Useful numbers, constants and relations ; B: Physical properties ; C: Dimensionless numbers and momentum and heat for correlations ; List of symbols ; Index
An introduction to the fundamental science and engineering of solar energy technologies. Gives a concise and detailed review of solar energy and its interaction with materials, and discusses photovoltaic devices and solar thermal technologies like the solar chimney, solar (power) tower, flat plate water heater, and electricity generation
9780199652112 (pbk.)
Solar energy.
TJ810 / .M32 2015
Solar energy : an introduction / Michael E. Mackay. - New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2015. - 336 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes index.
1. Why solar energy is important ; 2. Solar radiation ; 3. Basic principles ; 4. Electrons in solids ; 5. Light absorption ; 6. The photovoltaic device ; 7. The solar chimney and tower ; 8. The flat plate solar energy collector ; 9. Solar thermal energy generated electricity ; Appendix A: Useful numbers, constants and relations ; B: Physical properties ; C: Dimensionless numbers and momentum and heat for correlations ; List of symbols ; Index
An introduction to the fundamental science and engineering of solar energy technologies. Gives a concise and detailed review of solar energy and its interaction with materials, and discusses photovoltaic devices and solar thermal technologies like the solar chimney, solar (power) tower, flat plate water heater, and electricity generation
9780199652112 (pbk.)
Solar energy.
TJ810 / .M32 2015