Solar Energy Utilization Technology (21st Century Sustainable Energy Series)

Author: Luo Yunjun, He Zinian, et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is one of the volumes in the "21st Century Sustainable Energy Series." The utilization of solar energy is a crucial aspect of developing new and renewable energy sources. China is a country with abundant solar resources. To popularize, promote, and spread solar energy technologies, this book covers two major fields: solar thermal conversion and solar photovoltaic conversion. It includes topics such as solar water heaters, solar stoves, solar houses, solar drying, solar greenhouses, solar refrigeration and air conditioning, solar thermal power generation, and photovoltaic power systems. Each topic is introduced and analyzed from the perspectives of principles, types, structural design, installation and construction, operation and management, as well as typical domestic and international case studies. The book is rich in content, well-documented, and highly practical. It serves as a reference for technical personnel in the energy field, solar energy enterprises, research institutions, and faculty and students at universities. It is also suitable for rural energy system management personnel and energy and solar energy enthusiasts.