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Principles of solar engineering
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In this article, the authors introduce solar energy conversion, thermal energy storage and transport, and photovoltaics for capturing solar energy through biomass, and economic analysis.Abstract:
1. Introduction to Solar Energy Conversion 2. Fundamentals of Solar Radiation 3. Methods of Solar Collection and Thermal Conversion 4. Thermal Energy Storage and Transport 5. Solar-Heating Systems 6. Solar Cooling and Dehumidification 7. Passive Methods for Heating, Cooling and Daylighting 8. Solar Thermal Power and Process Heat 9. Photovoltaics 10. Solar Photochemical Applications 11. Capturing Solar Energy through Biomass 12. Introduction to Economic Analysisread more
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Solar thermal collectors and applications
TL;DR: A survey of the various types of solar thermal collectors and applications is presented in this paper, where an analysis of the environmental problems related to the use of conventional sources of energy is presented and the benefits offered by renewable energy systems are outlined.
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Thermal energy storage technologies and systems for concentrating solar power plants
TL;DR: In this article, a review of thermal energy storage system design methodologies and the factors to be considered at different hierarchical levels for concentrating solar power (CSP) plants is presented.
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Solar forecasting methods for renewable energy integration
TL;DR: In this article, the authors review the theory behind these forecasting methodologies, and a number of successful applications of solar forecasting methods for both the solar resource and the power output of solar plants at the utility scale level.
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Modelling topographic variation in solar radiation in a GIS environment
TL;DR: Clear sky shortwave solar radiation varies in response to altitude and elevation, surface gradient (slope) and orientation (aspect), as well as position relative to neighbouring surfaces.
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A review on long-term sorption solar energy storage
TL;DR: In this paper, the state of the art in this field of research, materials used in these systems and technological difficulties that researchers are set against are presented, and an emphasis is put on recent demonstrative projects including absorption and adsorption for long-term solar energy storage.