This comprehensive dictionary on Solar Energy and Technology is the first of its kind. The book encourages communication within the field, incorporating all concepts of state-of-the-art solar technologies, and includes essential terms for alternative and sustainable energy technologies. From »3D architecture« to »zylindrischer Parabolspiegel«, this book provides an unprecedentedly extensive bilingual dictionary on the subject and helps users understand the terms, abbreviations, phrases, and synonyms of solar energy and technology. The book covers all key technologies from photovoltaic technology, nanophotovoltaics, solar materials, thermal systems to energy storage, applications of solar power, hybrid power systems, infrastructure, economics, and much more. For the engineer, scientist, translator, manager, salesman, marketing specialist, even layman of solar technologies, this comprehensive dictionary on Solar Energy and Technology will give you the ability to apply the correct terms in the leading languages in solar energy development in any situation. Over 8000 entries on solar infrastructures, components, alternative energy technologies, and solar hybrid technology developments. Comprehensive bilingual set of all main terms in the solar energy area. See also: Vol. 2, the accompanying Encyclopedia, ISBN 978-3-11-047577-7 About the Author Goran Mijic studied German, history of technology, and media culture in Hamburg, Germany and Salt Lake City, USA. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Utah in 2005. He currently works as Senior Linguist at MultiLing Corporation, USA.