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Cover image for book Applications of Energy Harvesting Technologies in Buildings

Applications of Energy Harvesting Technologies in Buildings

By:Joseph W. Matiko, Stephen Beeby
Publisher:Artech House, Inc.
Print ISBN:9781608079810
eText ISBN:9781630814106
Edition:1
Copyright:2017.0
Format:Page Fidelity

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This timely new resource explores the available energy sources within commercial and residential buildings and the available technologies for energy harvesting. Energy harvesting within built environments is presented using strong research and commercial examples. This book includes clear and concise case studies on solar cell powered sensor nodes for emotion monitoring systems in ambient assistive living environments and inductive/RF power transfers. Thermoelectric energy harvesting and power management circuit design, airflow and vibration energy harvesting is also explored. The book concludes with a look at the future of energy harvesting in buildings.