Agrawal B., Tiwari G.N. Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems: For Sustainable Developments (RSC Energy Series. Vol.4)

The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, 2011. — 455 p. — ISBN: 9781849730907Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are one of the most promising renewable energy technologies, producing electricity on site directly from solar radiation without harming the environment or depleting materials. The building integrated photovoltaic thermal (BIPVT) system is a technology that merges PV and thermal systems, simultaneously providing both electric and thermal energy. Through this combination, more energy is generated per unit surface area in comparison to the stand-alone photovoltaic system.
This book is intended for specialists, scientists and people involved in research in the disciplines of renewable energy, energy studies, building energy or carbon credits. For the practicing professionals, advanced senior or graduate students with work experience, the book should be used as part of an integrative programme enabling deep linkages to be made and thus better decisions in the professional world. The work is a summary of the knowledge gained by the authors from the experience of years of research and teaching.Solar Radiation and its Availability on Earth
Photovoltaic Technology and its Development
Thermal Comfort
Solar Heating and Cooling Concepts for Buildings
Implementation of Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems and Case Studies
Thermal Modelling and Performance Analysis
Life Cycle Energy Analysis
Carbon Dioxide Mitigation and Credit Earned
Life Cycle Cost Assessments
Appendixes
Conversion of Units
Average Annual Daily Ground Solar Energy Available During Clear Days on the Horizontal Surface
Physical Properties of Metals and Non-metals
Thermophysical Properties of Air and Saturated Water
Absorptivity of Various Surfaces for the Sun’s Rays
Measured Radiation and Ambient Air Temperature at Srinagar (India) for Sample Calculations
Embodied Energy Coefficients of Materials, PV Cells and Balance of Systems
Lower and Higher Heating Values of Fuels
Values of Conversion Factors at Different Worth Rates for Economic Analysis
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