This book focuses on solar-energy-based renewable energy systems and discusses the generation of electric power using solar photovoltaics, as well as some new techniques, such as solar towers, for both residential and commercial needs. Such systems have played an important role in the move towards low-emission and sustainable energy sources. The book covers a variety of applications, such as solar water heaters, solar air heaters, solar drying, nanoparticle-based direct absorption solar systems, solar volumetric receivers, solar-based cooling systems, solar-based food processing and cooking, efficient buildings using solar energy, and energy storage for solar thermal systems. Given its breadth of coverage, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals alike.
Covers a variety of applications and systems in the area of solar energy
Discusses direct applications such as solar towers and solar energy for food processing
Provides details of flat-plate type collectors as well as concentrated solar systems
Himanshu Tyagi
Solar cells Renewable Energy Heat Transfer Energy storage Sustainability Photovoltaics