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Energy delivery of solar farms with reference to shading

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Jeffrey, M. Energy delivery of solar farms with reference to shading. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2086186
This study has been undertaken to research the impact of shading on a large scale solar PV site at 56° latitude north, this is the first site in the UK at this latitude, consi...

Solar thermal and photovoltaic electrical generation in Libya

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Aldali, Y. Solar thermal and photovoltaic electrical generation in Libya. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5272
This thesis investigates the application of large scale concentrated solar (CSP) and photovoltaic power plants in Libya. Direct Steam Generation (DSG) offers a cheaper and le...

Performance measurement and mathematical modelling of integrated solar water heaters

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Garnier, C. Performance measurement and mathematical modelling of integrated solar water heaters. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2593
In a period of rapidly growing deployment of sustainable energy sources the exploitation of solar energy systems is imperative. Colder climates like those experienced in Scotl...

Mathematical modelling of BIPV-micro wind system: production, storage and usages

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Clarke, P. Mathematical modelling of BIPV-micro wind system: production, storage and usages. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3745
This thesis deals with the following aspects of renewable energy technology; solar energy modelling within the urban environment, performance of building integrated renewables...

Mass Retrofitting of an Energy Efficient Low Carbon Zone

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Oye, T. T. Mass Retrofitting of an Energy Efficient Low Carbon Zone. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1500115
By way of urban morphology, the design, layout and texture of district centres, neighbourhoods and buildings have as much a bearing on levels of energy consumption and rates o...

Optimisation of a solar-photovoltaic-driven, roof slate-based ventilation preheating system.

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Odeh, N. A. Optimisation of a solar-photovoltaic-driven, roof slate-based ventilation preheating system. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3867

Optimisation of fluid-flow in a flat plate solar water heater.

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Grassie, T. Optimisation of fluid-flow in a flat plate solar water heater. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3862

Design and modelling of a photovoltaic driven fan solar air heater for drying woodchip in Scotland

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Clemente, A. Design and modelling of a photovoltaic driven fan solar air heater for drying woodchip in Scotland. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/4417
In the wood fuel supply chain, the water contained in the product determines one aspect of the quality of the wood. It is necessary to reduce the moisture content (MC) of the ...