Solar energy is available all over the world in different intensities. Theoretically, the solar energy available on the surface of the earth is enough to support the energy requirements of the complete planet. However, in reality, progress and development of solar science and technology depends to a large extend on human desires and needs. This is due to the various barriers to overcome and to deal with the economics of practical utilization of solar energy.
The book will introduce the rapid development and progress in the field of solar energy applications for science and technology: the advancement in the field of biological & chemical processes; electricity production; mechanical & building operations enhanced by solar energy.
The book covers bio-fuel, enzymes and other biological processes related to solar energy; chemical processes for the production of hydrogen from water and natural gas and other endothermic processes using solar energy; the development of the thermo-electric production through solar energy; the development of solar ponds for electric energy production; the mechanical operation with solar energy; the building operation with solar energy optimization.
The book is an invaluable resource for scientists who need the scientific and technological knowledge of the wide coverage of solar energy sciences and engineering applications. This will further encourage researchers, scientists, engineers, and students to stimulate the use of solar energy as an alternative energy source.
Preface
About the Editors
Chapter 1 : Physics of Solar Energy and Its Applications
Chapter 2 : Exergy Analysis of Solar Radiation Processes
Chapter 3 : Exergy Analysis of Solar Energy Systems
Chapter 4 : Solar Energy Collection and Storage
Chapter 5 : Basics of Photovoltaic Thermal Module
Chapter 6 : Thermal Modelling of Parabolic Trough Collectors
Chapter 7 : Salinity Gradient Solar Ponds
Chapter 8 : The Solar Thermal Electrochemical Production of Energetic Molecules : STEP
Chapter 9 : Solar Hydrogen Production with Water Splitting Technologies
Chapter 10 : Photoelectrochemical Cells for Hydrogen Production from Solar Energy
Chapter 11 : Photobiohydrogen Production and High-Performance Photobioreactor
Chapter 12 : Decontamination of Water by Combined Solar Advanced Oxidation Processes and Biotreatment
Chapter 13 : Solar driven Advanced Oxidation Processes for Water Decontamination and Disinfection
Chapter 14 : Solar Energy Conversion with Thermal Cycles
Chapter 15 : Solar Hybrid Air-Conditioning Design for Buildings in Hot and Humid Climate
Chapter 16 : Solar-Desiccant Air-Conditioning Systems
Chapter 17 : Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic
Chapter 18 : Solar Energy Use in Buildings
Chapter 19 : The Contribution of Bioclimatic Architecture in the Improvement of Outdoor Urban Spaces
Chapter 20 : Legislation to Foment the Use of Renewable Energies and Solar Thermal Energy in Building Construction : The Case of Spain
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