{"product_id":"solar-energy-in-agriculture-principles-and-applications-hardback-9789387973848","title":"Solar Energy in Agriculture; Principles and Applications (Hardback) 9789387973848","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSolar Energy in Agriculture\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePrinciples and Applications\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePriyabrata Santra (Edited by), Ranjay Kumar Singh (Edited by), Surendra Poonia (Edited by), Dilip Jain (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9789387973848\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 12 September 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e286 pages\u003cbr\u003e25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.63 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe book delves into the diverse possibilities of harnessing and utilizing solar energy within the agricultural sector. It presents a comprehensive examination of the fundamental principles of solar energy resources and technologies, with a focus on their application in agriculture. The book contains a total of 23 chapters, with the first two chapters offering an in-depth analysis of the current and future prospects of solar energy use in the agricultural sector of India. The subsequent eight chapters (Chapter No. 3-10) provide a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of solar photovoltaic and thermal technologies. The final 13 chapters (Chapter No. 11-23) explore the various applications of these technologies in different farm operations and post-harvest processing within the agricultural sector. This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and others seeking information on solar energy and its applications in agriculture.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Energy Requirements in Agriculture and Renewable Energy Options for Future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. A Brief Overview of Solar Energy Initiatives in India: Past, Present and Future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Solar Passive Techniques for Cooling in Arid Region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Theory of Solar Thermal Technology and its Application in Agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Fundamental Theories and Laws of Solar Radiation and Solar PV Technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Solar Cooker and Dryer: Basic Design Criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Mathematical Model of Solar Air Heater for Performance Evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Basic Principles of Flat Plate and Evacuated Tube Collectors in Solar Water Heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Basic Principles of Solar Refrigeration and its Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Theory on Solar Air Heaters and its Application in Cold Region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Animal Feed Solar Cooker, Solar Candle Device and Passive Cool Chamber: Principles and Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. Concentrating Type of Collectors and their Potential Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. Solar PV Pumping System for Irrigation: Principles and Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14. PVHybrid Structures for Cultivation of Crops in Arid Region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15. Solar PV Devices for Application of Chemicals in Crop Fields: PV Operated Duster and Sprayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16. Field Performance of a Solar PV Pumping System: A Case Study with 1 HP Solar Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17. Phase Change Material Based Solar Dryer for Value Addition of Agricultural Produce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18. Application of PCM Materials in Temperature Regulation Inside Protected Agriculture System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19. Economic Analysis of Solar Energy Devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20. Advances in Solar Photovoltaic Technology: Monocrystalline to Flexible Solar Panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21. Phase Change Materials -A Sustainable Way of Solar Thermal Energy Storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22. Passive and Hybrid Cooling Systems for Building in Hot and Dry Climatic Condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23. 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