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- Glasses for Solar Energy II: Solar Thermal Energy (2012)-
This presentation was created by Rui M. Almeida of Lehigh University. It focuses on the use of glass in solar thermal energy applications and systems.
- Solar Thermal Science and Engineering (2011)-
This presentation comes from Michigan State University where it is used in the Chemistry Department. It covers the basics behind solar thermal heating, and how that science is used in the design and application of solar thermal technologies.
- Passive Solar Heating and Thermal Mass (2010)-
This presentation was created by Rob Dumont of the Alaska Center for Appropriate Technology, which promotes sustainable economic development in Alaska. It covers passive solar heating design and thermal mass construction.
- Solar Thermoelectric Energy Conversion (2011)-
This presentation covers solar thermoelectric energy conversion. It was first presented at the 2011 Thermoelectrics Application Workshop in San Diego, California.
- Hemeva Solar Water Heaters (2005)-
This is an example of a commercial brochure of a solar manufacturer in Colombia Hemeva. The brochure explains the products, their use and benefits. It includes details on the materials and components used, the technologies, the certification system, etc. The document also has images that help understand how the systems are applied and used. (Document only available in Spanish)
Author: Hemeva
Date: 2005
Pages: 10
- Automation and Quality Improvements at SMEThermal 2011: Call for papers-
The 1st SMEThermal in March 2010 exceeded the expectations: As the first of its kind to be dedicated exclusively to materials and equipment used in manufacturing solar thermal tanks and collectors, it attracted 150 key industry players from 20 different countries.
Photo: Solarpraxis - Concentrating Solar Power: Clean Energy for the Electric Grid (2008)-
This 2008 document from the US based Center on Globalization, Governance and Competitiveness looks in particular into the value chain of CSP. The industry structure is illustrated through a general CSP value chain but also a more complete value chain with company information is provided.
Through a case study, the paper also wants to underline the extensive manufacturing and technology innovation opportunities for CSP development in the United States.
