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Category : Power resources
Languages : en
Pages : 782
Book Description
Energy Research Abstracts
Author: Synerjy
Author: Government Reports Annual Index
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ISBN:
Category : Government reports announcements & index
Languages : en
Pages : 1692
Book Description
Government Reports Announcements & Index
Author: Development of High-efficiency, Thin-film CdTe Solar Cells. Annual Subcontract Report, January 1, 1993--December 31, 1993
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Polycrystalline thin film CdTe solar cells are one of the leading candidates for terrestrial photovoltaic applications. Theoretical calculations project an efficiency of 27% for single crystal, single junction CdTe cells, and the practically achievable efficiency for polycrystalline CdTe cells is 18-20%. Polycrystalline CdTe cells made by different groups show a significant variation in short circuit currents, open circuit voltages, and cell efficiencies. A better understanding of carrier loss and transport mechanism is crucial for explaining these differences, improving the yield, and bridging the gap between current and practically achievable limits in CdTe cell efficiencies. The goal of this program is to improve the understanding of the loss mechanisms in thin film CdS/CdTe solar cells and to improve their efficiency by characterizing the properties of the films as well as the finished devices.
Development of High-efficiency, Thin-film CdTe Solar Cells
Author: A. RohatgiPublisher:
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Category : Cadmium telluride
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering
Author: Antonio LuquePublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470721693
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1172
Book Description
The most comprehensive, authoritative and widely cited reference on photovoltaic solar energy Fully revised and updated, the Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Second Edition incorporates the substantial technological advances and research developments in photovoltaics since its previous release. All topics relating to the photovoltaic (PV) industry are discussed with contributions by distinguished international experts in the field. Significant new coverage includes: three completely new chapters and six chapters with new authors device structures, processing, and manufacturing options for the three major thin film PV technologies high performance approaches for multijunction, concentrator, and space applications new types of organic polymer and dye-sensitized solar cells economic analysis of various policy options to stimulate PV growth including effect of public and private investment Detailed treatment covers: scientific basis of the photovoltaic effect and solar cell operation the production of solar silicon and of silicon-based solar cells and modules how choice of semiconductor materials and their production influence costs and performance making measurements on solar cells and modules and how to relate results under standardised test conditions to real outdoor performance photovoltaic system installation and operation of components such as inverters and batteries. architectural applications of building-integrated PV Each chapter is structured to be partially accessible to beginners while providing detailed information of the physics and technology for experts. Encompassing a review of past work and the fundamentals in solar electric science, this is a leading reference and invaluable resource for all practitioners, consultants, researchers and students in the PV industry.
Energy from the Desert: Practical Proposals for Very Large Scale Photovoltaic Systems
Author: Kosuke KurokawaPublisher: Earthscan
ISBN: 1849771138
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The world's deserts are sufficiently large that, in theory, covering a fraction of their landmass with PV systems could generate many times the current primary global energy supply. In three parts, this study details the background and concept of VLS-PV, maps out a development path towards the realization of VLS-PV systems and provides firm recommendations to achieve long-term targets. This represents the first study to provide a concrete set of answers to the questions that must be addressed in order to secure and exploit the potential for VLS-PV technology and its global benefits.
High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells
Author: Martin A. GreenPublisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd
ISBN: 3035739641
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The early chapters comprehensively review the optical and transport properties of silicon. Light trapping is described in detail. Limits on the efficiency of silicon cells are discussed as well as material requirements necessary to approach these limits. The status of current approaches to passifying surfaces, contacts and bulk regions is reviewed. The final section of the book describes the most practical approaches to the fabrication of high-efficiency cells capable of meeting the efficiency targets for both concentrated and non-concentrated sunlight, including a discussion of design and processing approaches for non-crystalline silicon.
Clean Electricity From Photovoltaics
Author: Mary D ArcherPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 1783262052
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 870
Book Description
Photovoltaic cells provide clean, reversible electrical power from the sun. Made from semiconductors, they are durable, silent in operation and free of polluting emissions. In this book, experts from all sectors of the PV community — materials scientists, physicists, production engineers, economists and environmentalists — give their critical appraisals of where the technology is now and what its prospects are./a