Energy, Environment, and Sustainability: Systems, Challenges, and Opportunities

Tyagi, Himanshu; Chakraborty, Prodyut R.; Powar, Satvasheel; Agarwal, Avinash Kumar

This book covers challenges and opportunities related to solar-energy based systems. It covers a wide variety of topics related to solar energy, including  applications-based systems such as solar thermal systems that are focused on drying, desalination, space cooling, refrigeration, and processing; recent advances in solar cells (DSSC) and photovoltaics; technologies for storage of energy (both sensible heating as well as latent heating); and the design of concentrated solar receivers. The information is presented in the context of the overall global energy utilization, and the role of solar energy has been highlighted. The contents of this book will be of interest to researchers, professionals, and policymakers alike.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2019-10-25

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789811506741

DOI: 10.1007/978-981-15-0675-8

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 423