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1 online resource (305 pages) |
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APPLIED PHOTOVOLTAICS Third Edition; Copyright; Acknowledgements; CONTENTS; Introduction; Chapter 1-The Characteristics of Sunlight; 1.1 Particle-wave duality; 1.2 Blackbody radiation; 1.3 The sun and its radiation; 1.4 Solar radiation; 1.5 Direct and diffuse radiation; 1.6 The Greenhouse Effect; 1.7 Apparent motion of the sun; 1.8 Solar insolation data and estimation; 1.8.1 Extraterrestrial radiation; 1.8.2 Terrestrial global radiation on a horizontal surface; 1.8.3 Global and diffuse components; 1.8.4 Radiation on tilted surfaces; 1.9 Solar energy and photovoltaics |
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Chapter 2-Semiconductors and p-n Junctions2.1 Semiconductors; 2.1.1 The bond model; 2.1.2 The band model; 2.1.3 Doping; 2.2 Semiconductor types; 2.2.1 Crystalline silicon; 2.2.2 Multicrystalline silicon; 2.2.3 Amorphous silicon; 2.2.4 Other tetrahedral semiconductors; 2.2.5 Organic, plastic and dye solar cells; 2.3 Absorption of light; 2.4 Recombination; 2.5 p- n junctions; Chapter 3-The Behaviour of Solar Cells; 3.1 Effect of light; 3.2 Spectral response; 3.3 Effect of temperature; 3.4 Effect of parasitic resistances; Chapter 4-Cell Properties and Design; 4.1 Efficiencies; 4.2 Optical losses |
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4.3 Recombination losses4.4 Top contact design; 4.4.1 Bulk and sheet resistivities; 4.4.2 Grid spacings; 4.4.3 Other losses; 4.5 Laboratory cells versus industry requirements; 4.6 Improved Cell Sequences; 4.6.1 Selective emitter and double printing; 4.6.2 Laser based processing; Chapter 5-Pv Cell Interconnection and Module Fabrication; 5.1 Module and circuit design; 5.2 Identical cells; 5.3 Non-identical cells; 5.4 Non-identical modules; 5.5 Hot-spot heating; 5.6 Module structure; 5.7 Environmental protection; 5.8 Thermal considerations; 5.9 Electrical insulation; 5.10 Mechanical protection |
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5.11 Degradation and failure modes5.12 Embodied energy and life cycle issues; Chapter 6-Stand-Alone Photovoltaic System Components; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Stand-alone PV system design; 6.3 Solar modules; 6.4 Batteries; 6.4.1 Types; 6.4.2 Applications; 6.4.4 Efficiency; 6.4.5 Power rating and capacity; 6.4.6 Depth-of-discharge; 6.5 Lead-acid batteries; 6.5.1 Types; 6.5.2 Plate material; 6.5.3 Charging regimes; 6.5.4 Efficiencies; 6.5.5 Benchmarking and categorisation of similar use; 6.6 Other electrical charge storage methods; 6.6.1 Nickel-cadmium batteries; 6.6.2 Nickel-metal-hydride batteries |
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6.6.3 Lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries6.6.4 Rechargeable alkaline manganese (RAM) batteries; 6.6.5 Redox-flow batteries; 6.6.6 Super capacitors; 6.7 Power conditioning and regulation; 6.7.1 Diodes; 6.7.2 Regulators; 6.7.3 Inverters; 6.8 Balance of system components; 6.8.1 Wiring; 6.8.2 Over-current protection; 6.8.3 Switches; 6.8.4 Connectors; 6.8.5 Earthing (grounding); 6.8.6 Lightning protection; 6.8.7 Metering and alarms; 6.8.8 Battery housing and signage; 6.8.9 Housing of electronics; 6.8.10 Module mounting; Chapter 7-Designing Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems; 7.1 Introduction |
| Summary |
The new edition of this thoroughly considered textbook provides a reliable, accessible and comprehensive guide for students of photovoltaic applications and renewable energy engineering. Written by a group of award-winning authors it is brimming with information and is carefully designed to meet the needs of its readers. Along with exercises and references at the end of each chapter, it features a set of detailed technical appendices that provide essential equations, data sources and standards. The new edition has been fully updated with the latest information on photovoltaic cells |
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7.2 System availability |
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Photovoltaic power generation.
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Photovoltaic cells.
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photovoltaic cells.
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Photovoltaic cells
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Photovoltaic power generation
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Green, Martin A
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Watt, Muriel E
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Corkish, Richard
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Sproul, Alistair
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| ISBN |
9781136528309 |
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113652830X |
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