A validated model of naturally ventilated PV cladding

Solar Energy

Volumn 69, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 67-81

  Brinkworth, B J ^a   Marshall, R H ^a   Ibarahim, Z ^a  

^a CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0002593358     PISSN: 0038092X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0038-092X(99)00076-6     Document Type: Article

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