Study of solar thermal energy: Its intensity in outer space and the calculation
of the solar intensity on earth with different models. Availability and usability
of solar energy. Study of solar angles, Shades and the equation of time. Theory
of the flat plate collector, transmission through glass, heat loss calculations
and definitions of all parameters involved in collector performance. Solar
concentrators: Solar I (Heliostat), Point concentrators, Parabolic through,
Fresnel concentrators. Thermal performance, heat transfer coefficients,
efficiencies. Array design and energy conversion. photovoltaic, solar tracking
and solar satellite systems