Solar energy : an introduction /
Michael E. Mackay.
- First Edition
- 336 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Includes index.
1. Why solar energy is important ; 2. Solar radiation ; 3. Basic principles ; 4. Electrons in solids ; 5. Light absorption ; 6. The photovoltaic device ; 7. The solar chimney and tower ; 8. The flat plate solar energy collector ; 9. Solar thermal energy generated electricity ; Appendix A: Physical properties