Overview

Photovoltaics (PV) play a vital role in an energy-conscious society where the demand for cheap, convenient, and environmentally benign sources of energy is certain to increase. The range of applications is immense, encompassing many spheres of activity, from modern consumer electronics to the supply of power. Bringing together experts in their fields, Applications of Photovoltaics provides a stimulating account of the technical and economic aspects of the many areas that PV technology has been or is soon to be implemented. The book includes chapters on terrestrial applications of PV; PV for development, placing PV in the context of an energy policy for developing countries; PV for developing countries, which discusses the techno-economics of PV applications; PV systems for professional applications, which include hybrid systems; and low-power applications of PV for consumer, leisure, and other systems. Applications of Photovoltaics is appealing to all engineers, from energy advisors and policy makers, with an interest in or need for off-grid electrical supplies, from microwatts to megawatts. Its level of presentation makes it accessible to those without an engineering or economics background.

Full Product Details

Author:   Rebecca Hill ,  M.M. Pearsall
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Institute of Physics Publishing
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.430kg
ISBN:  

9780852742778

ISBN 10:   0852742770
Pages:   162
Publication Date:   01 January 1989
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Reviews

... a first-class guide for the non-specialist energy professional who needs to be aware of the tremendous potential and achievements of this ... industry. It should also appeal to all those involved in the political, social and economic aspects of energy policy, both nationally and internationally. Reviewed by Dr Cleland McVeigh for Energy World, November '89 issue. first-class guide for the non-specialist energy professional who needs to be aware of the tremendous potential and achievements of this ... industry. It should also appeal to all those involved in the political, social and economic aspects of energy policy, both nationally and internationally. Reviewed by Dr Cleland McVeigh for Energy World, November '89 issue.

Author Information

Rebecca Hill

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions