Generating electricity using photovoltaic solar plants in Iraq. ([2018])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Miqdam Tariq Chaichan, Hussein A. Kazem.
• Authors: Chaichan, Miqdam Tariq; Kazem, Hussein A
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Introduction; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Solar Energy; 1.3 Wind Energy; 1.4 Hydro Energy; 1.5 Biomass Energy; 1.6 Geothermal Energy; 1.7 Ocean Tidal and Wave Energy; References; Chapter 2: Iraq; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Iraq Geography; 2.3 Iraq Metallurgical Conditions; 2.3.1 Drought; 2.3.2 Flooding; 2.3.3 Dust Storms; 2.4 Iraq Electricity Conditions; References; Chapter 3: Status of Renewable Energy in Iraq; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Renewable Energies in Iraq; 3.3 Solar Energy in Iraq; 3.3.1 Photovoltaic (PV) Systems. 3.3.2 Solar Concentrated Power Stations (CPS)3.4 Wind Energy in Iraq; 3.5 Biomass Energy in Iraq; 3.6 The Electricity Conditions in Iraq Today; References; Chapter 4: Solar Photovoltaic Technology Principles; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Insolation and Solar Radiation; 4.3 Insolation; 4.3.1 Geometry of the Sun; 4.3.2 Time Offset and Zones; 4.3.3 Insolation on a Sun-Tracking Surface; 4.3.4 Insolation on a Stationary Surface; 4.3.5 Insolation on Horizontal Surfaces; 4.4 Solar Cell and Photovoltaic; 4.5 Photovoltaic Technology: A Brief History; 4.6 Photovoltaic Materials; 4.6.1 Band Theory. 4.6.2 Semiconductor Energy Bands4.6.3 The Intrinsic-Type Semiconductor; 4.6.4 The N-Type Semiconductor; 4.6.5 The P-Type Semiconductor; 4.7 Creating a Junction; 4.8 The Generation of Electron-Hole Pairs with Light and the Solar Spectrum; 4.9 P-N Junction Electric Currents under External Bias; 4.10 Solar Cell Modeling; 4.11 The Solar Cell, Module, and Array; 4.12 Photovoltaic Systems; 4.13 Design and Optimization of Photovoltaic Systems; 4.13.1 Intuitive Technique; 4.13.2 A Numerical Technique; 4.13.3 An Analytical Technique; 4.14 PV Systems Economic; 4.15 Photovoltaic Applications; References. Chapter 5: Environmental Conditions and Its Effect on PV Performance5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The Effect of Solar Radiation on PV Modules Performance; 5.3 Solar Radiation in Iraq; 5.4 Temperature Effect on PV; 5.5 Humidity Effect on PV; 5.6 Wind Effect on PV; 5.7 Dust Effect on PV; 5.7.1 Background; 5.7.2 Dust in Iraq; 5.7.3 Iraqi Dust Specifications; 5.7.4 The Iraqi Studies on the Effect of Dust on PV Systems; References; Chapter 6: Photovoltaic Experiences in Iraq Neighborhood Countries; 6.1 Iran; 6.2 Turkey; 6.2.1 Energy Situation in Turkey; 6.2.2 Renewable Energies in Turkey; 6.3 Syria. 6.3.1 Energy Status in Syria6.3.2 Renewable Energies in Syria; 6.3.3 Use of Photovoltaics in Syria; 6.4 Kuwait; 6.4.1 Energy Status in Kuwait; 6.4.2 Electricity in Kuwait; 6.4.3 Renewable Energies in Kuwait; 6.4.4 Solar Photovoltaic Applications in Kuwait; 6.5 Saudi Arabia; 6.5.1 Energy in Saudi Arabia; 6.5.2 Electricity in Saudi Arabia; 6.5.3 Renewable energies in Saudi Arabia; 6.5.4 Solar Photovoltaic in Saudi Arabia; 6.6 Jordan; 6.6.1 The State of Energy in Jordan; 6.6.2 Electricity in Jordan; 6.6.3 Electrical Connection; 6.6.4 Renewable Energies in Jordan; References.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 621.31/244; Energy; Photovoltaic power generation -- Iraq; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical; Photovoltaic power generation; Energy; Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Materials; Energy Systems; Technology & Engineering -- Material Science; Technology & Engineering -- Power Resources -- General; Materials science; Energy technology & engineering; Renewable energy sources; Materials science; Force and energy; Science -- Energy; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology; Iraq; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319750316; 3319750313
• Related ISBNs: 9783319750309; 3319750305
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 30, 2018).
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