Solar Technology
The Earthscan Expert Guide to Using Solar Energy for Heating, Cooling and Electricity
By David Thorpe | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
Solar energy is free, abundant and sustainable, with many methods existing to harness it. This guide is the essential introduction to the subject, explaining how the technologies work, how best they should be employed, and the costs and benefits of using them. It provides detailed yet accessible coverage of:
- passive solar building
- solar water heating
- solar space heating
- other solar thermal applications (such as cooling and desalination)
- grid-connected photovoltaics
- stand-alone photovoltaics.
It also introduces the reader to larger scale applications such as concentrating solar power. Highly illustrated in full colour, this is the perfect primer for anyone who wants to work with or simply learn more about solar technologies.
Editions of Solar Technology
- EBook
- ISBN 9781135069131
- PDF
- ISBN 9781135069148
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Solar energy is free, abundant and sustainable, with many methods existing to harness it. This guide is the essential introduction to the subject, explaining how the technologies work, how best they should be employed, and the costs and benefits of using them. It provides detailed yet accessible coverage of:
- passive solar building
- solar water heating
- solar space heating
- other solar thermal applications (such as cooling and desalination)
- grid-connected photovoltaics
- stand-alone photovoltaics.
It also introduces the reader to larger scale applications such as concentrating solar power. Highly illustrated in full colour, this is the perfect primer for anyone who wants to work with or simply learn more about solar technologies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solar Technology about?
Solar energy is free, abundant and sustainable, with many methods existing to harness it. This guide is the essential introduction to the subject, explaining how the technologies work, how best they should be employed, and the costs and benefits of using them. It provides detailed yet accessible coverage of:
- passive solar building
- solar water heating
- solar space heating
- other solar thermal applications (such as cooling and desalination)
- grid-connected photovoltaics
- stand-alone photovoltaics.
It also introduces the reader to larger scale applications such as concentrating solar power. Highly illustrated in full colour, this is the perfect primer for anyone who wants to work with or simply learn more about solar technologies.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Solar Technology?
Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes > Energy technology and engineering > Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology
Where can I read a sample of Solar Technology?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781135069131
Is Solar Technology part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Earthscan Expert
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Solar Technology?
David Thorpe
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Solar Technology is available as ebook(ISBN 9781135069131) and pdf(ISBN 9781135069148)