FuLe Solar Power Generation Edition

What is solar power generation?

Solar Power Generation refers to the process of harnessing the Earth's most important source of energy, solar power, for generating electricity. Solar Power Generation is a concise, up-to-date, and readable guide providing an introduction to the leading renewable power generation technology. It includes detailed description...

What is the history of solar energy?

The history of solar energy dates back to the 19th century. Solar energy can be traced back to this time, with the development of both solar cells and solar thermal power generation. By the end of 2014, there were close to 180 GW of solar generating capacity around the world. Solar energy is generated by nuclear fusion reactions within the Sun.

Who should read solar energy book?

This book will be useful for the students, academicians, researchers, policymakers, economists and professionals working in the area of solar energy. Prof S. N. Singh obtained his MTech and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), India, in 1989 and 1995.

Is solar power a continuous source of electricity?

Solar power is an intermittent source of energy and cannot alone provide a continuous source of electrical power. At the end of 2014, there were close to 180 GW of solar generating capacity around the world. The development of both solar cells and solar thermal power generation can be traced back to the 19th century.

How is solar energy generated?

Solar energy is generated by the Sun through nuclear fusion reactions. The energy that radiates from the Sun is a mixture of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation. This energy is captured when it reaches the Earth, with an intensity of 1361 W/m 2. When it passes through the atmosphere, some of this radiation is scattered and some is absorbed.