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Solar Power for the World
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Solar Power for the World

by Wolfgang Palz
October 2013
Beginner to intermediate content levelBeginner to intermediate
800 pages
22h 43m
English
CRC Press
Content preview from Solar Power for the World
596 Solar Power in Practice
Figure 39.7 Photovoltaic cells on the south-facing section of the Reichstag’s
roof power a moveable sunshade in the cupola. The shade is suspended on
rails allowing it to track the path of the sun. In addition, the photovoltaic
cells drive mechanical fans within the cone to help facilitate airflow.
Figure 39.8
building containing a hotel, conference centre, offices and shops, and
which is located at the heart of the scheme. When completed, the
Eurogate complex will have the largest solar array of photovoltaic
cells in Europe. Designed to generate electricity for the building, as
well as the wider site, the photovoltaics are
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ISBN: 9789814411875