The need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependency on
fossil fuels necessitates accelerated deployment of renewable
energy, such as photovoltaics (PV). Regions with high insolation in
the "Sun Belt" covering north Africa and the middle east, as well
as in Australia, parts of Latin America, and elsewhere offer
tremendous potential for PV, including for green hydrogen
production. However, these regions are characterized by a hot
climate and a dusty environment, both causing reduction of PV panel
performance by 25% or more. The development of solar cells with
enhanced resistance to thermal degradation and the reduction of
panel soiling have therefore been subjects of intense study. Key
developments include optimisation of the temperature coefficient of
heterojunction solar cells, developing cells of higher open circuit
voltage that are expected to show lower reduction of the panel
efficiency at high temperatures, and analysis of soiling effects
for better predictability and countermeasures. Based in part on
research undertaken at Qatar Environment and Energy Research
Institute (QEERI), and with contributions from chapter authors from
a range of international institutions, this book addresses recent
trends and developments in its field. Chapters revise solar energy
resources and PV principles and thermodynamics, solar cell and
module technology, bifacial solar cells, and soiling. A case study
from Australia is followed by conclusions and future outlooks.
Photovoltaic Technology for Hot and Arid Environments covers
developments in the field for researchers and experts in industry
and academia, and advanced students with an interest in the topic.
General
| Imprint: |
Institution Of Engineering And Technology
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Energy Engineering |
| Release date: |
September 2023 |
| First published: |
2023 |
| Editors: |
Brahim Aïssa
(Senior Scientist)
• Nouar Tabet
(Professor)
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
344 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-78561-911-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-78561-911-X |
| Barcode: |
9781785619113 |
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