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Carlos Algora - Handbook of Concentrator Photovoltaic Technology - 9781118472965 - V9781118472965
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Handbook of Concentrator Photovoltaic Technology

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Description for Handbook of Concentrator Photovoltaic Technology Hardcover. Concentrator Photovoltaics (CPV) is one of the most promising technologies to produce solar electricity at competitive prices. High performing CPV systems with efficiencies well over 30% and multi-megawatt CPV plants are now a reality. Num Pages: 872 pages. BIC Classification: THX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .

Concentrator Photovoltaics (CPV) is one of the most promising technologies to produce solar electricity at competitive prices. High performing CPV systems with efficiencies well over 30% and multi-megawatt CPV plants are now a reality. As a result of these achievements, the global CPV market is expected to grow dramatically over the next few years reaching cumulative installed capacity of 12.5 GW by 2020. In this context, both new and consolidated players are moving fast to gain a strategic advantage in this emerging market.

Written with clear, brief and self-contained technical explanations, Handbook of Concentrator Photovoltaic Technology  provides a complete overview ... Read more

CPV technology is at a key point of expansion. This timely handbook aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of all CPV scientific, technological and engineering background with a view to equipping engineers and industry professionals with all of the vital information they need to help them sustain the impetus of this encouraging technology.

Key features:

  • Uniquely combines an explanation of the fundamentals of CPV systems and components with an overview of the market place and their real-life applications.
  • Each chapter is written by well-known industry specialists with extensive expertise in each particular field of CPV technology.
  • Reviews the basic concepts of multi-junction solar cells and new concepts for CPV cells, highlighting the key differences between them.
  • Demonstrates the state of the art of several CPV centres and companies.
  • Facilitates future cost calculation models for CPV.
  • Features extensive case studies in each chapter, including coverage of CPV modules and systems.
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Product Details

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1355g
Number of Pages
808
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781118472965
SKU
V9781118472965
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Carlos Algora
Carlos Algora received his B.Sc. degree in Physics in 1986 and his PhD in Physics in 1990, both from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. He joined the Solar Energy Institute of the Technical University of Madrid in 1985 where he became Associate Professor in 1991 and a Full Professor in 2008. Since 1996 he has been the head of the ... Read more

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