Solar Electric Power Generation Photovoltaic Energy Systems /

• Main Author: Krauter, Stefan C. W. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006.
• Subjects: Engineering.; Renewable energy resources.; Power electronics.; Renewable energy sources.; Alternate energy sources.; Green energy industries.; Energy industries.; Air pollution.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Energy Economics.; Power Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks.; Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution.

Solar electricity is an economically viable, environmentally sustainable alternative to the world’s energy supplies. In support, Dr. Krauter thoroughly examines the various technical parameters of photovoltaic systems. Study of performance and yield (including optical, thermal, and electrical parame...

Table of Contents:

• Photovoltaics
• Inverters
• Storage
• PV-Systems in the Tropics
• Energy Consumption for the Set-up of a PV Power Plant
• Energy Yield
• Energy Input by Dumping and Recycling
• Total Energy Balance
• Optimization
• Summary.