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Fundamentals, Designs and Applications 


Huiming Yin Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, NY, United States 


Mehdi Zadshir Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia University, NY, United States 


Frank Pao Sustainable Product Development Lab, NY, United States

Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems: Fundamentals, Designs, and Applications presents various applications, system designs, manufacturing, and installation techniques surrounding how to build integrated photovoltaics. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of all system components, long-term performance and testing, and the commercialization of building integrated photovoltaic thermal (BIPVT) systems. By addressing potential obstacles with current photovoltaic (PV) systems, such as efficiency bottlenecks and product heat harvesting, the authors not only cover the fundamentals and design philosophy of the BIPVT technology, but also introduce a hybrid system for building integrated thermal electric roofing. Topics covered in Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal Systems are useful for scientists and engineers in the fields of photovoltaics, electrical and civil engineering, materials science, sustainable energy harvesting, solar energy, and renewable energy production. 

For the Beauty of the Earth: Solutions to Net Zero Energy

by Frank C. Pao

Introduction of the building integrated solar technologies that to be attractive, powerful and versatile. Instead of putting regular solar panel on the roof or in the yard, it is the weather skin of the building, like roof tiles, canopies, skylight, and facades. The quality are usually better and as the weather skin of the buildings, they are well protected. In additional, one could apply and build using solar as one could imagine in making an iconic project. Sun is a very powerful source of energy. 

Building Integrated Photovoltaic Thermal(BIPVT)could optimize the capturing of the sun's energy in getting a much higher solar conversion efficiency than regular panel along. As to versatility, one could obtain matching color to suite one's aesthetic. To achieve NET ZERO ENERGY could be simple and eventually more cost effective. BIPVT applications on transportations and Greenhouse are included.

A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Energy Systems

With Special Focus on Photovoltaic Systems

1st Edition - May 17, 2018

Editors: Trevor Letcher, Vasilis M. Fthenakis

A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Energy Systems: With Special Focus on Photovoltaic Systems, the most advanced and research focused text on all aspects of solar energy engineering, is a must have edition on the present state of solar technology, integration and worldwide distribution. In addition, the book provides a high-level assessment of the growth trends in photovoltaics and how investment, planning and economic infrastructure can support those innovations. Each chapter includes a research overview with a detailed analysis and new case studies that look at how recent research developments can be applied. Written by some of the most forward-thinking professionals, this book is an invaluable reference for engineers.