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An innovative and comprehensive new solar energy text emphasizing a transdisciplinary approach to reflect the way design teams work in the real world.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Context and Philosophy of Design3. Laws of Light4. Physics of Light, Heat, Work, and Photoconversion5. Meteorology: The Many Facets of the Sky6. Sun-Earth Geometry7. Applying the Angles to Shadows8. Measure and Estimation of the Solar Resource9. Solar Energy Economics10. Solar Project Finance 11. The Sun As Commons12. Systems Logic of Devices: Patterns13. Systems Logic of Devices: Optocalorics14. Systems Logic of Devices: Optoelectronics15. Concentration—The Pattern to Manipulate Light16. Project Design

AppendixA: Energy Conversion SystemsB: Numeracy and Units in Solar Energy

About the Author

Jeffrey R. S. Brownson, Associate Professor of Energy & Mineral Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering; Solar Option Lead: iMPS Renewable Energy & Sustainability Systems, The Pennsylvania State University

Reviews

"...distinguishes itself by addressing the readers of diversified disciplines in a simple way by moving more complex mathematics out to associated user-friendly computer programs." --Energy Technology, Solar Energy Conversion Systems

"...Elsevier Science and Technology Books...has published three books about solar energy...masterworks from world-renowed experts who have championed solar energy for decades...Solar Energy Conversion Systems,...Solar Energy Engineering,...and Solar Energy Markets" --EnergieVision.com, September 2014