| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 323 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
The characteristics of sunlight -- Semiconductors and P-N junctions -- The behavior of solar cells -- Cell properties and design -- PV cell interconnection and module fabrication -- Stand-alone photovoltaic system components -- Designing stand-alone photovoltaic systems -- Specific purpose photovoltaic applications -- Remote area power supply systems -- Grid-connected photovoltaic systems -- Photovoltaic water pumping system components -- PV water pumping system design -- Standard AM0 and AM1.5 spectra -- Equations for calculating sun position -- Characteristic days and declinations -- Some insolation data sources -- Standards -- Alternative sources of power for water pumping -- Stand-alone photovoltaic system design -- System design for PV-powered water pumping |
| Summary |
This textbook features a set of detailed technical appendices that provide essential equations, data sources, and standards. It provides the reader with all the information needed to work with photovoltaics |
| Analysis |
Handbooks |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Photovoltaic power generation.
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Photovoltaic cells.
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photovoltaic cells.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Electrical.
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Photovoltaic cells
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Photovoltaic power generation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Wenham, S. R. (Stuart R.)
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| ISBN |
1844074013 |
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9781844074013 |
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9781849770491 |
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1849770492 |
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9781601197016 |
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1601197012 |
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9781429462402 |
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142946240X |
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9786610819300 |
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6610819300 |
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9781136571633 |
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1136571639 |
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9781136571589 |
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1136571582 |
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9781136571626 |
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1136571620 |
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