Solar Electric Power Generation - Photovoltaic Energy Systems by Stefan C W Krauter

Solar Electric Power Generation - Photovoltaic Energy Systems by Stefan C W Krauter

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Summary

The net energy balance of photovoltaic systems – from production, operation and maintenance, to recycling – is explored. In addition, various locations for the production and installation of photovoltaic power plants are considered – with surprising results.

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Solar Electric Power Generation - Photovoltaic Energy Systems by Stefan C W Krauter

This book thoroughly examines the technical parameters of photovoltaic systems, and appraises their net energy balance from production, operation and maintenance, to recycling. Professor Krauter demonstrates how accurate yield calculations, optimal system performance, and new prototypes aid in cost reduction.

1963: Born in Goeppingen, Germany.

1988: Master in Electrical Engineering and Cybernetics at University of Technology Munich, Germany.

1992: Co-Founder of the International Solar Center Berlin.

1993: Ph.D. (Operation model of PV modules) at Prof. Rolf Hanitsch, University of Technology Berlin, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Germany

1994: Post-doc studies at Prof. Martin Green the University of New South Wales.

1995: Visiting professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1996: Winner of Berlin Solar price

1997: Co-founder of the Solon AG, joint-stock company for PV module production, Berlin

2002: Organizer and general chairman of RIO 02 – World Climate & Energy Event (continuation of that event in 2003, 2005 and 2006, since 2003 together with Latim America Renewable Energy Fair - LAREF)

Chairman at the World Council for Renewable Energies (WCRE) - Latin America Section

2003: Visiting Professor at the State University of Ceará, Brazil.

2004: Member of the Board of Directors of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES)

2005 Professor at University of Technology Berlin

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ISBN 13 9783642068454
ISBN 10 3642068456
Title Solar Electric Power Generation - Photovoltaic Energy Systems
Author Stefan C W Krauter
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Springer
Year published 2010-10-14
Number of pages 271
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.