Solar Energy / William W. Eaton.

Presented is the utilization of solar radiation as an energy resource principally for the production of electricity. Included are discussions of solar thermal conversion, photovoltic conversion, wind energy, and energy from ocean temperature differences. Future solar energy plans, the role of solar...

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Main Author: Eaton, William W.
Corporate Author: Energy Research and Development Administration, Washington, DC
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1976.
Subjects:
Energy.
Environment.
General Science.
Instructional Materials.
Natural Sciences.
Physical Sciences.
Solar Radiation.
Books.
Genre:
Books.
Physical Description:56 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
Presented is the utilization of solar radiation as an energy resource principally for the production of electricity. Included are discussions of solar thermal conversion, photovoltic conversion, wind energy, and energy from ocean temperature differences. Future solar energy plans, the role of solar energy in plant and fossil fuel production, and public participation in solar energy development are also presented. Diagrams illustrating solar collectors, availability of solar and wind energy, operation of ocean thermal power plants, and an appendix listing the basic units of energy are provided for reference. (SL)
Note:ERIC Note: Photographs may not reproduce well; Contains occasional small print.
Microform.
Call Number:ED130848 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.