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Description Photovoltaics: Fundamentals, Technology and Practice by Konrad Mertens Wiley | February 2014 | ISBN-10: 1118634160 | PDF | 294 pages | 26.9 mb http://www.amazon.com/Photovoltaics-Fundamentals-Technology-Konrad-Mertens/dp/1118634160 Concise introduction to the basic principles of solar energy, photovoltaic (PV) systems, PV cells, PV measurement techniques, and grid connected systems, overviewing the potential of PV electricity for students and engineers new to the topic Starting with the basic principles of solar energy, this practical text explains the fundamentals of semiconductor physics and the structure and functioning of the solar cell. It describes current measurement techniques for solar modules, and the planning and operation of grid-connected and off-grid PV systems. Key features: - clarifies the technical and economic perspectives of PV energy generation, whilst providing an overview on the current economic status - discusses the future development of PV, including efficient promotion instruments and price development - each chapter contains various exercises and descriptive examples, with operation results from concrete PV plants - an accompanying website hosting exercise solutions, links to further PV references, and free downloads of the figures and additional software www.textbook-pv.org This is an essential text for renewable energy students, technicians and engineers wanting to know how solar cells work and how to design a complete PV plant. It is also a useful resource for PV installers, planners, operators, consultants, financers, potential energy investors and politicians. CONTENTS Preface xi Abbreviations xiii 1 Introduction 1 2 Solar Radiation 21 3 Fundamentals of Semiconductor Physics 43 4 Structure and Method of Operation of Solar Cells 67 5 Cell Technologies 99 6 Solar Modules and Solar Generators 133 7 Photovoltaic System Technology 161 8 Photovoltaic Metrology 205 9 Design and Operation of Grid-Connected Plants 223 10 Outlook 243 11 Exercises 257 Appendix A 267 Appendix B 269 References 271 Index 277 Sharing Widget |
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