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by Paul Breeze
Solar Power Generation
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Chapter 1. An Introduction to Solar Power
Abstract
The History of Solar Power
Global Solar Power Generating Capacity
Chapter 2. The Solar Resource
Abstract
Intermittency
Distribution of Solar Energy
Chapter 3. Solar Thermal Power Generation
Abstract
Global Solar Thermal Potential
Solar Thermal Technologies
Unconventional Solar Thermal Technologies
Solar Collectors
Energy Storage
Energy Conversion and Heat Engines
Electricity Transportation
Chapter 4. Parabolic Trough and Fresnel Reflector Solar Power Plants
Abstract
Line Focusing Origins
Parabolic Trough Technology
Fresnel Reflectors
Power Generation
Energy Storage
Commercial Solar Trough Power Plants
Hybrid Solar Thermal Power Plants
Chapter 5. Solar Towers
Abstract
Solar Tower Technology
Power Generation
Air-Driven Systems
Chapter 6. Solar Dishes
Abstract
Solar Dish Technology
Power Generation in Solar Dish Systems
Commercial Solar Dish Projects
Chapter 7. Other Solar Thermal Technologies
Abstract
The Solar Chimney
The Solar Pond
Solar Pond Schemes
Chapter 8. Solar Photovoltaic Technologies
Abstract
Origins
Solar Photovoltaic Basics
Chapter 9. Types of Solar Cells
Abstract
Silicon Solar Cells
Thin Film Solar Cells
Multilayer Solar Cells
Enhanced Light Absorption Techniques
Concentrating Solar Cells
Third-Generation Solar Cells
Chapter 10. Modules, Inverters, and Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract
Cell and Module Outputs
Inverters
Maximum Power Point Tracking
Grid Interfacing
Solar Photovoltaic Installations
Chapter 11. Solar Integration and the Environmental Impact of Solar Power
Abstract
The Environmental Impact of Solar Power
Life Cycle Cost
Solar Integration
Chapter 12. The Cost of Solar Power
Abstract
Levelized Cost of Energy Model
The Capital Cost of Solar Power Plants
The Levelized Cost of Solar Power
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