Handbook of energy systems in green buildings

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This handbook offers a comprehensive overview of energy systems in green buildings, emphasizing solar energy as the predominant renewable source. With increasing environmental concerns, green building concepts are now integral to modern design and construction. Sustainable energy systems, encompassing energy harvesting, conversion, and storage, are crucial design elements in these structures. Unlike traditional systems reliant on fossil fuels, green buildings harness renewable energy or highly efficient systems, resulting in environmentally friendly, low carbon waste energy. The handbook details the latest concepts, designs, and technologies in heat pumps, cooling systems, power systems, and energy storage. Organized into 7-9 main sections, it provides a thorough exploration from foundational principles to practical applications. Additionally, it includes various global case studies of green energy systems. The text is structured for readability, making it accessible to graduate students and professionals across scientific and engineering disciplines, including applied physics, civil, electrical, mechanical, material, and chemical engineering.