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Solar energy conversion requires a different mind-set from traditional energy engineering in order to assess distribution, scales of use, systems design, predictive economic models for fluctuating solar resources, and planning to address transient cycles and social adoption. Solar Energy Conversion Systems examines solar energy conversion as an integrative design process, applying systems thinking methods to a solid knowledge base for creators of solar energy systems. This approach permits different levels of access for the emerging broad audience of scientists, engineers, architects, planners, and economists. Traditional texts in solar energy engineering have often emerged from mechanical or chemical engineering fields. Instead, Solar Energy Conversion Systems approaches solar energy conversion from the perspectives of integrative design, environmental technology, sustainability science, and materials science in the wake of amazing new thin films, polymers, and glasses developed by the optoelectronics and semiconductor industries. This is a new solar text for the new generation of green job designers and developers. It's highlighted with vignettes that break down solar conversion into useful stories and provides common points of reference, as well as techniques, for effective estimation of evolving technologies.

Key Features
Contextualizes solar conversion for systems design and implementation in practical applications
Provides a complete understanding of solar power, from underlying science to essential economic outcomes
Analytical approach emphasizes systems simulations from measured irradiance and weather data rather than estimations from ´rules of thumb´
Emphasizes integrative design and solar utility, where trans-disciplinary teams can develop sustainable solar solutions that increase client well-being and ecosystems services for a given locale



Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Chapter 01. Introduction
Abstract
Design Concept
Instructional Approach
Suggested Course Schedule with Text
Communication of Units and A Standard Solar Language
Chapter 02. Context and Philosophy of Design
Abstract
A Rationale and History for Design of SECS
Systems and Patterns
Systems Design
The Ethics of Sustainability
Ecosystem Services
Limitations of the Goal
Problems
Recommended Additional Resources
Chapter 03. Laws of Light
Abstract
Light is A Pumping System
SECS and Light
Light is Directional
Light is Spectral
Light Decreases with Distance
Four Laws of Light
Kirchoff's Law
Wien's Displacement
Planck's Law
Stephan-Boltzmann Equation and Fractions of Radiation
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 04. Physics of Light, Heat, Work, and Photoconversion
Abstract
Breakthrough: Not Light or Heat-Both
Light for a Caloric Response
Materials in Energy Conversion Systems
Selective Surfaces and Graybodies: Opaque
Radiative Exchange for One Surface
Radiative Exchange for Two Surfaces
Reflectivity and Reflectance for Semi-transparent Materials
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 05. Meteorology: the Many Facets of the Sky
Abstract
Air Masses
The Sky as Multiple Climate Regimes
No Sky Model
Blackbody Accounting (No Sky Cover)
A Change of Variables: 0-100 Round Numbers
Blackbody + Graybody Accounting (no sky cover)
Graybody Accounting with A Cover
Graybody Accounting with A Cover and A Leaky Valve
The Role of Clouds
Clear Sky Modeling
Components of Light
Hottel Clear Sky Beam Model (1976)
Bird Clear Sky Model (1981)
Spatio-Temporal Uncertainty
Robot Monkey Does: Space-Time
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 06. Sun-Earth Geometry
Abstract
Experiment with A Laser
Spatial Relations
Spherical Coordinates
Earth-Sun Angles
Time Conversions
Moments, Hours, and Days
Sun-Observer Angles
Collector-Sun Angles
A Comment on Optimal Tilt
Robot Monkey Does: Spherical Derivation!
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 07. Applying the Angles to Shadows and Tracking
Abstract
Shading Estimation
Projections of Spherical Data
Shading Estimation: Critical Point and Plotting
Wing Wall
Awning
Array Packing
Tracking Systems
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 08. Measure and Estimation of the Solar Resource
Abstract
Measuring Light
Measurement Terminology:
Meteorological Years: Collage of Data
Human Vision: Logarithmic Detection versus Linear
Gross Measure: Sunshine Duration
Pyranometer: Global Irradiance Measurements
Diffuse and Direct Normal Measures
Satellite Measures of Irradiation
Empirical Correlations for Components
When Empirical Correlations are not Appropriate
Robot Monkey Does: Network Solar Resource Assessment!
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 09. Solar Energy Economics
Abstract
Flows and Stocks
The Value, Reserve, and Elasticity of Light
Energy Constraint and Response
So Many Goods: Co-Products and Co-Generation
Government and Markets
Managing the Grid
Externalities
Utility, Risk, and Return
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 10. Solar Project Finance
Abstract
Time Value of Money
Solar Savings
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Costs and Savings
Discrete Analysis
Gotta Gotta Payback
Gains, Loads Losses
Solar Fraction
Continuous Analysis
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 11. The Sun as Commons
Abstract
Goods and Values
Private Goods
Club Goods
Common-Pool Resource:
Public Goods
Managing the Commons
Framework: Enter the Client as Arbitrator
Framework: Emerging Local Policy Strategies
Framework: Systems Sustainability Assessment as LCA
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 12. Systems Logic of Devices: Patterns
Abstract
Pattern Language in Solar Energy Conversion Systems
Cavity Collectors-The Pattern of Rooms
Flat Plate Collector-The Pattern of Simple Surfaces
Tubular Collector-The Pattern of a Geometry Working with the Sun
Parasoleils-The Pattern of Shading
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 13. Systems Logic of Devices: Optocalorics
Abstract
Cover-Absorber: Optical Performance
Robot Monkey "Coversö: Reflectivity of Polarized Light
Fin-Riser-Fluid: Thermal Performance
Collector Efficiency Factor: F´
Collector Heat Removal Factor: FR
Putting it All Together
SHW Example
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 14. Systems Logic of Devices: Optoelectronics
Abstract
Changes in Electronic State
Photovoltaic Effect
Cell-Module-Array
PV Cell Characterization
Characteristic Measures of Cells and Arrays
PV Systems Integration and Simulation Tools
Intrinsic/Extrinsic Properties in PV
Robot Monkey Does: Minority Charge Carriers!
Metrics: Performance and Unit Costs
Capacity Factors: USA
Problems
Recommended Additional Reading
Chapter 15. Concentration-The Pattern to Manipulate Light
Abstract
Concentration Limits
Methods of Concentration
Mirrors and Lenses
The Case for Steam
CSP Performance
SCADA
Problems
Recom