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Central Receiver Systems
Unlike linear concentrating systems (troughs), which reflect light onto a focal line, the central receiver…
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SOLAR RADIATION DATA
Most radiation data is measured for horizontal surfaces. A fair, smooth variation with the maximum…
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Solar Radiation and Solar Energy Collectors
The solar collectors, solar photo voltaics and solar thermal devices are based on solar radiation.…
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What is Solar Radiation?
Sunlight is a portion of the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, in particular…
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Grid Integration Issues
To foster sustainable, low-emission development, many countries are establishing ambitious renewable energy targets for their…
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Siting wind turbines
This learning object investigates how Digital Elevation Models can be used to identify potential sites…
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TYPES OF WIND TURBINES
Wind turbines can be separated into two basic types determined by which way the turbine…
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Wind Speed Vs Height
WIND ENERGY Introduction Winds are caused by pressure difference between different regions. They carry enormous…
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ENERGY RESOURCES
Energy may be defined as, “any property, which can be converted into work.” (or) Energy…
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BIOMASS ENERGY
Biomass is the organic matter, produced by plants or animals, used as sources of energy.…