Proceedings Of The Workshop On Materials Science And Physics Of Non Conventional Energy Sources

This volume covers the following fields: path integrals, quantum field theory, variational perturbation theory, phase transitions and critical phenomena, topological defects, strings and membranes, gravitation and cosmology.

An up-to-date account on the advancement in science and technology and the most recent developments on materials used for solar energy devices is presented with detailed description in the following areas: selective coating for heating and cooling; photovoltaic conversion and comparison among single crystalline silicon, concentrating cells and amorphous silicon and advance tendum coating for selective spectrum which can be used for greenhouse, homes and in energy conservation.

The International Workshop on Advanced Material for New and Renewable Energy is organized by the Research Center for Physics, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), in co-operation with ASEAN Sub Committee on Material Science and Technology (SCMST) and Sub Committee on Non-Conventional Energy Research (SCNCER). Its primary objective is to provide effective media for sharing information about research in materials for energy and its applications. This event is also of importance for networking, collecting and coordinating information, so that research planners in this area are able to avoid redundant experiments. Developing advanced energy technologies requires more than applied research and development. Basic research in advanced materials for new and renewable energy will be the foundation for progress on energy technologies with zero pollution. Electricity storage, solar cells, fuel cells, hydrogen production and storage are just a few examples. Creative linkages between basic research and applied technology development will pinpoint these opportunities. This event also aims to encourage member countries and the rest of the world that climate change and global warming is a global issue and to find a feasible solution for this matter.

This book contains selected papers presented during the World Renewable Energy Network’s 28thanniversary congress at the University of Kingston in London. The forum highlighted the integration of renewables and sustainable buildings as the best means to combat climate change. In-depth chapters written by the world’s leading experts highlight the most current research and technological breakthroughs and discuss policy, renewable energy technologies and applications in all sectors – for heating and cooling, agricultural applications, water, desalination, industrial applications and for the transport sectors. Presents cutting-edge research in green building and renewable energy from all over the world; Covers the most up-to-date research developments, government policies, business models, best practices and innovations; Contains case studies and examples to enhance practical application of the technologies.