Renewable energy in the service of mankind. selected topics from the World Renewable Energy Congress WREC 2014 / Vol I :

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Meeting name:World Renewable Energy Congress (13th : 2014 : London, England)
Imprint:Cham : Springer, 2015.
Description:1 online resource (xxix, 985 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11096014
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Other authors / contributors:Sayigh, A. A. M., 1939- editor.
ISBN:9783319177779
331917777X
9783319177762
3319177761
Notes:Includes index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed September 15, 2015).
Summary:· Explains the research advances being made in pivotal renewable energy technologies from solar thermal and photovoltaics, to microgrids and sustainable architecture · Includes case studies and detailed examples to demonstrate how leading-edge research is being applied in practice · Highlights successful sustainability and green energy solutions from regions across the globe This book provides insights on a broad spectrum of renewable and sustainable energy technologies from the world's leading experts. It highlights the latest achievements in policy, research and applications, keeping readers up-to-date on progress in this rapidly advancing field. Detailed studies of technological breakthroughs and optimizations are contextualized with in-depth examinations of experimental and industrial installations, connecting lab innovations to success in the field. The volume contains selected papers presented at technical and plenary sessions at the World Renewable Energy Congress, the world's premier conference on renewable energy and sustainable development. Held every two years, the Congress provides an international forum that attracts hundreds of delegates from more than 60 countries.
Other form:Original 3319177761 9783319177762
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-17777-9