This guidebook for managers and other decision makers analyses all important aspects that have to be considered when evaluating photovoltaics as a potential option in the power-supply industry and industrial development. Since such an analysis is quite complex and requires know-how from several scientific disciplines, the book draws upon the expertise of about 40 invited experts. Consensus statements on some of the controversial items such as cost development or energy pay-back time are given. In addition, the book is rounded out by an evaluation of the technological status of photovoltaics. The Photovoltaics Guidebook for Decision Makers enables readers to form their own opinions, particularly on the realistic potential and role of photovoltaics in energy policy, the power-supply industry and industrial development.
Edited by:
Achim Bubenzer, Joachim Luther Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K Country of Publication: Germany Edition: 2003 ed. Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 1.320kg ISBN:9783540413271 ISBN 10: 3540413278 Pages: 266 Publication Date:21 October 2002 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
1 Strategies for Introducing Renewable Energies and the Contribution of Photovoltaics.- 2 Solar Modules and Photovoltaic Systems.- 3 Industrial Technology and Cost Reduction Assessment.- 4 Life Cycle Assessment of Photovoltaic Systems — Trying To Fight Deep-Seated Prejudices.- 5 Strategies in Photovoltaic Research and Development — R&D and History.- 6 Strategies in Photovoltaic Research and Development Market Introduction Programs.- Acronyms and Abbreviations.- Participants of the Reisenburg Workshop.