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Planning and Management of Solar Power from Space
1st Edition - August 31, 2023
Author: Panagiotis Kosmopoulos
Paperback ISBN:
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Planning and Management of Solar Power from Space presents, for the first time, a holistic solar energy management and planning solution using Earth observation data and… Read more
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Planning and Management of Solar Power from Space presents, for the first time, a holistic solar energy management and planning solution using Earth observation data and methodologies, giving an alternative view for precise electricity production and handling. Including examples of exploiting this solution by transmission and distribution system operators and solar power plants of both Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power(CSP) systems, this book showcases real implementations and benefits of Earth observation technology, thus providing solar sector professionals an approach for continuously monitoring solar energy production and atmospheric parameter forecasts in high spatial and temporal resolution.By guiding readers in tracking solar energy availability in relation to time horizons and forecasting, this book addresses potential challenges in research and development since this technology and the extensive use of such data and services enable accurate solar energy estimations and forecasts useful mainly in energy production control and grid stability.
- Includes state-of-the-art solar energy nowcasting technology based on radiative transfer model simulations, machine learning, computer vision, and Earth Observation input data
- Presents real examples of planning and management of solar power from space, including exploitation strategies from transmission and distribution system operators and solar energy plants production optimization
- Features spectral added value products and on-the-fly calculations for operational solutions
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- About the author
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. Solar irradiance and exploitation of the Sun's power
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.2. Basic information about solar radiation and the potential to exploit its power
- 1.3. Modern technologies for solar energy conversion
- 1.4. Current solar power exploitation worldwide and prospects
- Chapter 2. Current earth-observation capabilities and skills
- 2.1. Introduction
- 2.2. Earth observation (EO)
- 2.3. Satellite-based earth observations
- 2.4. Copernicus program
- Chapter 3. Solar power monitoring and forecasting
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. Monitoring from the ground
- 3.3. Monitoring from space
- 3.4. Forecasting
- Chapter 4. Cloud uncertainty on solar power estimation
- 4.1. Introduction
- 4.2. Scattering and absorption of clouds
- 4.3. Optical properties of clouds
- 4.4. Clouds detection
- Chapter 5. Impact of aerosols on solar energy production
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Scattering and absorption from aerosols
- 5.3. Aerosols and solar energy
- 5.4. Aerosols detection
- Chapter 6. Planning for solar energy: Business plan example
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Business plan and models—a theoretical analysis
- 6.3. The Aswan solar plant business plan
- 6.4. Solar projects worldwide
- Chapter 7. Management of the Sun's power in real-time
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Solar energy management
- Chapter 8. Smart renewable cities and roof-top photovoltaics
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Rooftop photovoltaics
- 8.3. Smart cities
- Chapter 9. Ultraviolet radiation monitoring
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Monitoring ultraviolet radiation
- Chapter 10. The way forward for sustainable development
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. The three pillars of sustainability
- 10.3. Powering a future world
- Index
- No. of pages: 360
- Language: English
- Published: August 31, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128233900
- eBook ISBN: 9780128235973
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Panagiotis Kosmopoulos
Dr. Panagiotis Kosmopoulos is a Researcher at the Institute for Environmental Research and
Sustainable Development of the National Observatory of Athens in Greece. He received his BSc in Geology and MSc in Environmental Physics from the National and Kapodistrian University of
Athens and holds a PhD in Solar Radiation and Energy Forecasting from the Aristotle University
of Thessaloniki. He has 20 years of professional experience through international projects and
initiatives. He exploits Earth observations, big data, artificial intelligence, advanced graphic
creation platforms, short- and long-term forecasting approaches and high-performance
computing for renewable energy technologies, solar spectral irradiance studies, urban
planning, aerosol and cloud physics, smart grids, and all-scale (from big solar farms to rooftop
photovoltaic installations) solar plant management and planning. For more information, visit the Solar Energy Applications (Solea) webpage at http://solea.gr/.
Affiliations and expertise
Researcher at the Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development of the National Observatory of Athens in Greece.