Solar Energy in Agriculture

Solar Energy in Agriculture

Editorial Reviews
CAB International: Outlook on Agriculture
Overall the book must be a valued reference work for all seeking to research, develop or apply concepts of solar energy in an agricultural context.

Book Description
This is the 4th volume in an international energy reference book series aimed at bringing together, in a concise form, the basic principles and the most relevant data concerning both the efficient use of energy in agriculture and the food industry and alternative energy sources for agriculture.

The theme of this volume is solar energy applications in agriculture. Since the 1960's the major industrial nations have faced an energy crisis; there is a realisation that fossil fuels exist in finite quantitities. In the 1970's and 80's, deposits of CO2 in the atmosphere have increased, arguably resulting in an increase in global warming. Utilisation of solar energy could contribute to the improvement of man's standard of living while helping to decrease the potential for disasterous earth warming. The application of solar energy in agriculture is, in the main, environmentally benign.

The purpose of this volume is to assist the solar e

Solar Energy in Agriculture,B. F. Parker,Elsevier Publishing Company,0444886222,Agricultural Engineering (Specific Aspects),Agriculture - General,Science/Mathematics,Solar Energy Engineering,Solar energy in agriculture,Technology,Technology & Industrial Arts

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