Photovoltaic Solar Energy Generation (Springer Series in Optical Sciences)
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (706 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3642062601 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 234 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Very useful overview" according to A. J. Sutter. This book is a very useful overview of all levels of PV electricity generation. Topics range from device physics to installation and economics of PV systems to government incentives for promoting solar power. While the book isn't cheap in an absolute sense, it's hard to find such a comprehensive review els. "Excellent guide to solar energy at the University level" according to Stephen Levy. I use this book as a guide in developing material for my classes. It is one of several textbooks that are so good as to stay current. Material is well covered and logical. It is great fodder for learning about solar at an elevated level. Highly recommend
Then follows an introduction to the physical background of solar cells and the most important materials and technologies, with particular emphasis placed on future developments and prospects. The composition and development of the markets and the role of PV in future energy systems are also considered. From the Back CoverThis comprehensive description and discussion of photovoltaics (PV) is presented at a level that makes it accessible to the interested academic. Finally, the discussion turns to th
In general, it was the intention of the authors to keep the book at a level that does not require too much previous knowledge of photovoltaics. The following chapters are devoted to practical applications. Chapters 7 and 8 introduce systems technology for di?erent applications. Chapter5isdevotedtoothermaterialsandnewconceptspresentlyunder- velopment or consideration. A reader who is not interested in the ph- ical details of the solar cell can skip Chap.2 and still understand the rest of the book. It intends to provide an impression of the many possibilities that exist for the conversion of solar radiation into electricity by solid state devices. The ?rst chapter is intended as an introduction to the subject. The envir- mental impact of PV systems and their reliability is the subject of Chap.9.. These new concepts will keep researchers occupied for decades to come. It can also be considered an executive summary. The intention of this book is to provide an impression of all aspects of p- tovoltaics (PV). Chapters 2–4 describe very brie?y the basic physics and technology of the solar cell. Chapter 6 gives an introduction to cell and module techn- ogy and also informs the reader about the environmental compatibility and recycling of modules. It is not just about physics and technology or systems, but it looks beyond that at the entire environment in which PV is embedded.