Develop Economical Solar Power (Real-World Stem Series)

by Stuart A. Kallen

Overview

Engineering challenges abound in the twenty-first century. Engineers, scientists, and others are searching for-and often finding-ways to improve life for people around the world. Some are working on providing global access to clean water while others are developing fusion energy or reverse engineering the brain. These and other topics are examined in the Real-World STEM series. All books in the series discuss what exists now, some of the biggest challenges, and some of the most fascinating solutions. Real-world examples and fully documented quotes add insight and interest.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682822395
Publisher:	Referencepoint Press
Publication date:	08/28/2017
Series:	Real-World Stem Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Great Engineering Achievements 6

Introduction Power from the Sun 8

Chapter 1 Current Status: Sunlight to Electricity 12

Chapter 2 Problems: Efficiency and Cost 23

Chapter 3 Solutions: Improving Solar Cells 34

Chapter 4 Solutions: Building Solar Power Plants 46

Chapter 5 Solutions: Solar Energy Storage 58

Source Notes 70

Find Out More 73

Index 75

Picture Credits 79

About the Author 80