Solar Energy in Agriculture: Principles and Applications - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9358870117 ISBN 13: 9789358870114

Publisher: New India Publishing Agency, 2019

Synopsis

The book delves into the diverse possibilities of harnessing and utilizing solar energy within the agricultural sector. It presents a comprehensive examination of the fundamental principles of solar energy resources and technologies, with a focus on their application in agriculture. The book contains a total of 23 chapters, with the first two chapters offering an in-depth analysis of the current and future prospects of solar energy use in the agricultural sector of India. The subsequent eight chapters (Chapter No. 3-10) provide a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of solar photovoltaic and thermal technologies. The final 13 chapters (Chapter No. 11-23) explore the various applications of these technologies in different farm operations and post-harvest processing within the agricultural sector. This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and others seeking information on solar energy and its applications in agriculture.

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About the Author

Priyabatra Santra, Ranjay Kumar Singh, Surendra Poonia, Dilip Jain ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur Rajasthan 345 001, India.

Edition details

• Publisher: New India Publishing Agency
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9358870117
• ISBN 13: 9789358870114
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 286
• Editor: Santra Priyabrata, Singh Ranjay Kumar, Poonia Surendra, Jain Dilip