Renewable Energies: Munich 2011

Syllabus

Handouts

1.  Solar Physics and Radiation 7.  Energy Perspective
2.  Solar Radiation Attenuation 8.  Solar Water Heating Systems
3.  Radiation/Weather Data 9.  Solar Heating Elements
4.  Solar Angles 10.  History of Solar Thermal Systems
5.  Shading and Profile Angle 11. Concentrating Solar Power
6.  Sun Path Diagrams  

Solar Calculations Spreadsheet

Homework Problems

Set 1           Set 2

Set 3

Useful Links:

Nate Lewis:  Powering the Planet  Video  ppt slides

National Solar Radiation Database Files

University of Oregon Sun Path Generator