Photovoltaic Science and Technology

Photovoltaic Science and Technology introduces physics, design, manufacturing and applications of important types of solar photovoltaic devices and systems.

J. N. Roy (Author), D. N. Bose (Author)

9781108415248, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 9 March 2018

440 pages
24.8 x 19.2 x 2.5 cm, 0.86 kg

Solar photovoltaics (SPV) forms an integral part of renewable energy systems that are crucial for combating global warming. Written to serve as an ideal text for students, researchers and industrial personnel, it discusses the principles of operation of photovoltaic devices, their limitations, choice of materials, and maximum efficiencies. It covers in depth discussion of new materials and devices based on organics and perovskites, and a flow-chart of the manufacture of Si, GaAs and CdTe cells, their characterization and testing. It highlights characterization, testing and reliability of solar PV modules, comparison of fixed and tracking SPV systems using concentrator cells. Economical aspects of grid-connected and stand-alone systems and a wide range of applications, from solar pumps, and street lighting to large power plants is covered in the text. Several aspects such as cell and module manufacture, characterization, testing, reliability, and system design are described considering commercial SPV manufacturing plants.

Figures
Tables
Preface
Acknowledgement
1. Introduction to solar energy and solar photovoltaics
2. Crystalline silicon cells
3. Thin film solar cells
4. III-V compound, concentrator and photoelectrochemical cells
5. Organic and polymer solar cells
6. Manufacture of c-Si and III-V based high efficiency solar PV cells
7. Manufacture of solar PV modules
8. Characterization, testing, and reliability of solar PV module
9. Overview of solar PV system technology and design
10. Design and implementation of off-grid and on-grid SPV systems
Index.

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX], Energy technology & engineering [TH], Materials science [TGM]