Physics of Solar Energy and Energy Storage
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Physics of Solar Energy and Energy Storage

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Physics of Solar Energy and Energy Storage

About this book

PHYSICS OF SOLAR ENERGY AND ENERGY STORAGE

Join the fight for a renewable world with this indispensable introduction

Solar energy is one of the most essential tools in the fight to create a sustainable future. A wholly renewable and cost-effective energy source capable of providing domestic, business, and industrial energy, solar energy is expected to become a $223 billion a year industry by 2026. The future of global energy production demands researchers and engineers who understand the physics of harnessing, storing, and distributing solar energy.

Physics of Solar Energy and Energy Storage begins to meet this demand, with a thorough, accessible overview of the required fundamentals. Now fully updated to reflect the past decade of research amidst a growing understanding of the scale of our collective challenge, it promises to train the next generation of researchers and engineers who will join this vital effort.

Readers of the second edition of Physics of Solar Energy and Energy Storage will find:

  • A particular focus on lithium-ion rechargeable batteries
  • Detailed discussions of photovoltaic solar systems, concentrating solar systems, passive solar heating, and more
  • Homework problems and exercises throughout to reinforce learning

Physics of Solar Energy and Energy Storage is ideal for mechanical, chemical, or electrical engineers working on solar or alternative energy projects, as well as researchers and policymakers in related fields.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781394203611
eBook ISBN
9781394203628
Edition
2
Subtopic
Energy

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. List of Figures
  6. List of Tables
  7. Preface to the Second Edition
  8. Preface to the First Edition
  9. Chapter 1: Introduction
  10. Chapter 2: Nature of Solar Radiation
  11. Chapter 3: Origin of Solar Energy
  12. Chapter 4: Tracking Sunlight
  13. Chapter 5: Interaction of Sunlight with Earth
  14. Chapter 6: Thermodynamics of Solar Energy
  15. Chapter 7: A Quantum Mechanics Primer
  16. Chapter 8: pn-Junctions
  17. Chapter 9: Semiconductor Solar Cells
  18. Chapter 10: Solar Photochemistry
  19. Chapter 11: Solar Thermal Energy
  20. Chapter 12: Physical Energy Storage
  21. Chapter 13: Rechargeable Batteries
  22. Chapter 14: Building with Sunshine
  23. Appendix A: Energy Unit Conversion
  24. Appendix B: Spherical Trigonometry
  25. Appendix C: Vector Analysis and Determinants
  26. Appendix D: Real Spherical Harmonics
  27. Appendix E: Complex Numbers
  28. Appendix F: Statistics of Particles
  29. Appendix G: Measurement in Quantum Mechanics
  30. Bibliography
  31. Index
  32. EULA