Energy from the Desert

Kosuke Kurokawa has over 30 years' experience in energy systems technology. The contributing authors include a panel of 14 acknowledged international experts from 8 countries (Japan, USA, Israel, Spain, Italy, Korea, the Netherlands and Mongolia).

• Energy from the Desert: Feasibility of Very Large Scale Photovoltaic Power Generation Systems Background and Concept of VLS-PV ? World Energy Issues ? Environmental Issues ? An Overview of Photovoltaic Technology ? World Irradiation Database ? Concept of VLS-PV ? VLS-PV Case Studies ? General Information ? A Preliminary Case Study of VLS-PV Systems in World Deserts ? Gobi Desert ? Sahara Desert ? Middle East ? Scenario Studies and RecommendationsEnergy from the Desert: Practical Proposals for Very Large Scale Photovoltaic Systems Introduction ? The Mediterranean Region ? The Middle East Region ? The Asian Region ? The Oceania Region ? Desert Region Community Development ? Conclusions and Recommendations ? Bibliography, Index

'Never has very large scale photovoltaics received such an exhaustive analysis.' Photon International, from review of the first volume 'If you are interested in this topic- and it's a fascinating one- read this book.' Joy Claridge, Engergy News: Official Jounral of the Australian Institute of Energy, 2010. 'Building on the key concepts and case studies of previous volumes, this will be a key text for policy makers and investors in the field.' Management of Environmental Quality Journal. 'Energy from the Desert has the potential to generate a much-needed change in the direction of development and in the fortunes of a country or company or even an individual...' Renewable Energy and Climate Change