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Development of Photovoltaic Solar Systems for Urban Applications

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Solar Energy Applications in the Tropics

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A photovoltaic system converts sunlight into electricity. The elements of such a system are briefly described. Performance characteristics of these systems under local atmospheric conditions are presented. Urban applications of photovoltaic solar cells and cost goals are indicated.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Chevalier de 1 Ordere des Palmes Academiques, France

    Donald G. S. Chuah B. Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., M.Inst.P., F.Inst.P., M.I.E.E.E. (Associate Professor)

  2. School of Physics, University Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

    Donald G. S. Chuah B. Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., M.Inst.P., F.Inst.P., M.I.E.E.E. (Associate Professor)

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  1. Faculty of Architecture and Building, National University of Singapore, Singapore

    Bill B. P. Lim Ph. D. B. Arch.Syd., Dip.T.C.P.Syd., F.R.A.I.A., M.R.I.B.A., M.S.I.A., M.S.I.P. (Chairman) (Chairman)

  2. Department of Building Science, National University of Singapore, Republic of Singapore

    Bill B. P. Lim Ph. D. B. Arch.Syd., Dip.T.C.P.Syd., F.R.A.I.A., M.R.I.B.A., M.S.I.A., M.S.I.P. (Chairman) (Chairman)

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Chuah, D.G.S. (1983). Development of Photovoltaic Solar Systems for Urban Applications. In: Lim, B.B.P. (eds) Solar Energy Applications in the Tropics. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7936-9_13

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