Sustainable Solar Energy Systems: Challenges and Economics for the Arab World

Author(s): Sarah Mousa, Mohamed El-Morsi and Salah El-Haggar

DOI: 10.2174/9781681082974116010010

Download Download PDF Flyer Cite As
Solar Powered Technologies

Pp: 26-58 (33)

Buy Chapters
Add to Cart

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

  • * (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Solar energy is a viable alternative to traditional energy sources it is healthier for both the environment and humanity, and has the potential to enhance the social and economic fabric of a community. In this chapter the basic mechanisms of several solar powered technologies are addressed. These technologies include passive building design, solar dryers, solar cookers, solar water desalination, solar water heating, solar electricity, and solar fuels.

Keywords:

Biofuels, Evacuated tube, Flat plate, Humidificationdehumidification, Hydrogen, Overhangs, Passive solar building, Photosynthesis, Photovoltaic, Reverse osmosis, Solar cooker, Solar desalination, Solar dryers, Solar fuels, Solar still, Tent dryer, Thermal chimney, Thermal mass, Trombe Wall, Trough.

Recommended Chapters

We recommend

Favorable 70-S: Investigation Branching Arrow

Authors:Bentham Science Books

Cite as