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Advances in Solar Energy : an Annual Review of Research and Development / edited by Karl W. Böer.

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Advances in Solar Energy, now in its fifth year, is continuing with topics of the main field of solar energy conversion. However, because of the increasing interest in a solar systems approach, we have decided to include the article of Bockris et al., on Hydrogen Technology, which offers interesting...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Main Author: Böer, Karl W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 1989.
Series:Advances in Solar Energy, An Annual Review of Research and Development ; 5.
Subjects:
Engineering.
Computer engineering.
Renewable energy sources.
Optical materials.
Table of Contents:
  • 1 Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Unique Advantages of?-Si Solar Cell
  • 1.3 Structure and Electronic Density of States
  • 1.4 Film Deposition and Valency Control of?-Si and Its Alloys
  • 1.5 Carrier Transport and Drift Type Photolovtaic Effect in?-Si
  • 1.6 Characterization of Material and Junction Properties
  • 1.7 Key Technologies for Improving Efficiency
  • 1.8 Heterojunction Solar Cell
  • 1.9?-Si Basis Stacked Solar Cell
  • 1.10 Staebler-Wronski effect
  • 1.11 Light Induced Degradation of?-Si Solar Cell
  • 1.12 Aspect of Application Systems
  • 1.13 Conclusion
  • 1.14 References
  • 2 Advances in Solar Optical Materials
  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Introduction
  • 2.3 Antireflection Films
  • 2.4 Metallic Reflector Materials
  • 2.5 Solar Selective Absorbers
  • 2.6 Radiative Cooling Materials
  • 2.7 Transparent Low-Emittance Coatings
  • 2.8 Fluorescent Concentrators
  • 2.9 Spectral Splitting and Cold Mirror Films
  • 2.10 Transparent Aerogel and Polymeric Transparent Insulation
  • 2.11 Optical Switching Materials and Devices
  • 2.12 Prismatic Light Guides
  • 2.13 Holographic Films
  • 2.14 Conclusions
  • 2.15 Acknowledgements
  • 2.16 References
  • 3 A Solar Hydrogen Energy System
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Available Solar Energy
  • 3.3 Direct Methods for Collecting Solar Energy
  • 3.4 Indirect Solar Energy Collection
  • 3.5 Splitting of Water
  • 3.6 Transmission of Hydrogen
  • 3.7 Storage of Hydrogen
  • 3.8 Present Uses of Hydrogen
  • 3.9 Proposed Uses of Hydrogen
  • 3.10 Projected Economics of Hydrogen Production
  • 3.11 References
  • 4 Wind Technology Today
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Analytical Design Theory
  • 4.3 Design Issues and Tradeoffs
  • 4.4 Control Systems
  • 4.5 Current Wind Turbines and Their Performance
  • 4.6 Experimental and Research Wind Turbines
  • 4.7 Performance of Current Systems
  • 4.8 Design and Reliability Problems
  • 4.9 Drive Train and Electrical Problems
  • 4.10 Yaw Drive
  • 4.11 Tower Failures
  • 4.12 Wind Power Resources, Applications and Economics
  • 4.13 Public Acceptance of Wind Power Development
  • 4.14 Environmental Impact Issues
  • 4.15 Current Research and Development Programs
  • 4.16 Acknowledgements
  • 4.17 References
  • 5 Retrofit for Solar Heating and Cooling
  • 5.1 Abstract
  • 5.2 Introduction
  • 5.3 Typical Retrofit Systems
  • 5.4 The Housing Stock Suitable for Retrofit
  • 5.5 The Potential for Saving Depletable Energy and Reducing Pollution
  • 5.6 The Impact on Customers
  • 5.7 The Technical Aspects
  • 5.8 Economics of Retrofit
  • 5.9 Financing Methods
  • 5.10 Barriers and Incentives
  • 5.11 Retrofit System Demonstrations and Performance Monitoring
  • 5.12 Education and Technology Transfer
  • 5.13 Research and Development Needs
  • 5.14 Conclusions and Major Recommendations
  • 5.15 Acknowledgements
  • 5.16 References
  • 6 Bioclimatic Design Research: The Basis of Environmental Architecture
  • 6.1 Historic Overview: The development of an idea
  • 6.2 Bioclimatic Analysis and Design Strategies
  • 6.3 Examples of Bioclimatic Analysis and Design
  • 6.4 The Whole Building and Site as a Bioclimatic System
  • 6.5 Bioclimatic Design Principles of Environmental Architecture
  • 6.6 References.

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