Photovoltaics in the urban environment : lessons learnt from large-scale projects / edited by Bruno Gaiddon, Henk Kaan and Donna Munro.

Title & Author:

Photovoltaics in the urban environment : lessons learnt from large-scale projects / edited by Bruno Gaiddon, Henk Kaan and Donna Munro.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication:

London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2009.

Description:

xviii, 185 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Planning for urban-scale photovoltaic systems -- Case studies of existing urban areas with photovoltaics -- Case studies of urban areas with plans for PV in the future -- Regulatory framework and financing -- Design guidelines.

Summary:

The concept of cities as photo-voltaic power plants is gaining support, but this is the first large scale study of anticipated impacts of such development of urban fabric & infrastructure, or on inhabitants. This volume presents case studies from across Europe.

ISBN:

9781844077717 (hardback)
1844077713 (hardback)

Subject:

Photovoltaic power systems.
City planning.
Electrification Case studies.
Energy policy.
Systèmes photovoltaïques.
Électrification Études de cas.
Politique énergétique.
Energie solaire.
Aménagement urbain.
Electrification.
Etudes de cas.

Form/genre:

Case studies
Études de cas.

Added entries:

Gaiddon, Bruno.
Kaan, Henk.
Munro, Donna.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 315564
Call No.: 315564
Copy: 1
Status: Available

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