Applications of Energy Harvesting Technologies in Buildings

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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Energy Harvesting In The Built Environments
Chapter 3 Solar Cell-Powered Sensor Node For Emotion Monitoring Systems In Ambient-Assisted Living Environment
Chapter 4 Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting And Power Management Circuit
Chapter 5 Inductive Power Transfer And Case Study
Chapter 6 Airflow Energy Harvesting
Chapter 7 Vibration Energy Harvesting
Chapter 8 The Future Of Energy Harvesting In Buildings