Author : J. N. Roy
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 110863401X
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (86 download)
Book Synopsis Photovoltaic Science and Technology by : J. N. Roy
Download or read book Photovoltaic Science and Technology written by J. N. Roy and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-09 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.