Capturing solar energy

This publication provides an overview of the available domestic and non-domestic solar system solutions, technologies and applications. It is principally directed at the designers of building services and others who may not be aware of the many solar options available and their possibilities. It wil...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Rawlings, Rosemary
Corporate Author Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
Other Authors Butcher, Ken
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London : Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, [2009]
SeriesCIBSE knowledge series ; KS15.
Subjects
Solar energy.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781628709803
1628709804
9781906846107
1906846103
Physical Description1 online resource (50 pages) : color illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • The use of solar energy systems
  • Solar radiation in the UK
  • Solar collector technology: Passive solar design, Solar thermal collectors, Photovoltaic cells
  • Applications for solar power: Water heating, Swimming pool heating, Air heating, Solar cooling, Electricity generation (photovoltaics)
  • Installing solar thermal and photovoltaic systems
  • Commissioning and maintenance
  • Costs and benefits
  • Legislation, regulations and planning policy.

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