Recent Developments in Solar Energy - Hardcover

 
9781594546310: Recent Developments in Solar Energy
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1594546312 ISBN 13: 9781594546310
Verlag: Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2007

Inhaltsangabe

Solar energy is derived ultimately from the sun. It can be divided into direct and indirect categories. Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy, although we usually don't think of them in that way. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material which took its energy from the sun (via plant photosynthesis) millions of years ago. All the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes from the sun. Movement of the wind (which causes waves at sea), and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. Therefore, hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar energy. Direct solar energy is what we usually mean when we speak of solar power it is the use of sunlight for heating or generating electricity. Solar energy research and applications have been receiving increasing attention throughout the world as solar energy must play a much greater role in the energy mix in upcoming years. This book examines new research in this frontier field.

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Verlag
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Erscheinungsdatum
2007
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1594546312
ISBN 13 
9781594546310
Einband
Gebundene Ausgabe
Anzahl der Seiten
368
Herausgeber
Hough Tom P.
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