Chapter 3

Transformations and Chemical Processes in Solar Energy Systems

Direct utilization of solar energy for heating, drying, and food processing has been practiced by human beings since time immemorial. These practices continue to be employed by people all over the world, particularly in developing countries, for satisfying their basic livelihood requirements. Development of sophisticated devices for improving the efficiency of such practices through modern technology is an exciting and vital field of research that will continue to make differences in the lives of a large percentage of humanity. The efficiency of utilization of solar energy can be improved significantly and its scope of application expanded without any practical limitation ...

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