Solar energy or energy from the Sun is the energy of future. The energy will serve the mankind s all requirement of energy in various form. Interestingly this is also the answer to all problems associated with traditional forms of energy now in use and taken for granted eventually to save the planet esp. against the calamities resulting from global warming and climate change  not just fashionable to talk about.The present book whilst dealing with all aspects of exploiting solar energy in all forms the main focus of the book is on describing the generation of electricity from solar energy. A major part of contents deals with the design installation and operation of rooftop solar systems on the author s roof covering a time span of over ten years. The other important gadget on the roof top is more than twenty years old  Solar Water Heater that works using solar energy in direct form providing round-the-clock hot water in the house the system requiring little maintenance has paid over itself many years ago. An important feature of the book is a detailed discussion on the application of solar energy in health care industry to improve and modernise working of hospitals and health-care centres in the interest of patients and the environment and proving use of electrical energy from the Sun to be most cost effective.The last chapter deals with a comprehensive list of  frequently asked questions or FAQs with answers. This is aimed to help readers clarify all queries that might naturally arise to learn more about varied aspects of solar energy and encourage them to exploit solar energy in various forms mainly to set up a rooftop to generate electricity from the Sun availing it free in a few years after a moderate initial investment to set up a suitable rooftop solar system.

Книга представляет собой обзор современных исследований микроорганизмов, обитающих в криогенных средах нашей планеты, а также некоторых инженерных технологий их извлечения из глубин ледяных щитов и холодных вод. В монографии обсуждаются вопросы биологического разнообразия микробиоты криогенных мест обитания, освещены механизмы адаптации клеток к изменяющимся условиям окружающей среды, различные аспекты сохранения и изменения вирулентности патогенных и условно-патогенных микроорганизмов, роль микробной биомассы в качестве одного из факторов развития процессов глобального потепления. Особый интерес представляет оценка авторами криосферы в качестве модельного объекта для изучения распределения микроорганизмов в самых различных биотопах и исследования пределов распространения живой материи вне нашей планеты.
Для специалистов различных отраслей биологии и медицины, в том числе микробиологов, специалистов в области медицинской микробиологии и эпидемиологии инфекционных заболеваний, генетиков, экологов и почвоведов. Книга может представлять интерес для исследователей в области наук о Земле, например для мерзлотоведов, гляциологов, океанологов, геологов, геохимиков и др., а также для студентов и аспирантов, изучающих естественнонаучные дисциплины или специализирующихся в медицине.

The green building movement in India is spearheaded by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) since 2001. Today India is seen as one of the leading countries in embracing green building concepts trends and technologies. A time has come to dissipate knowledge on green concepts to young minds across the country. This would enable young professionals in contributing to the Nation's goal of achieving net zero by 2070. IGBC has developed a comprehensive book titled Introduction to Green Buildings  Built Environment The objective of this book is to encourage inspire and provide knowledge to young professionals so that they can include sustainability in any sphere of their careers. This book is a one-of-a-kind publication not attempted thus far in the country. Universities and colleges of Architecture and Engineering can adopt this book as a reference material to offer the subject of green buildings and built environment as an elective. Students can then take up an examination offered online to get accredited as "IGBC Associate Professionals' which can open up new employment opportunities. The coverage includes basic principles trends and techniques spread across five chapters viz. Sustainable Sites Water Management Energy Management Materials Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality.