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Author Goetzberger, A. (Adolf)

Title Photovoltaic solar energy generation / A. Goetzberger, V.U. Hoffmann
Published Berlin ; New York : Springer, ©2005

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Description 1 online resource (xii, 232 pages) : illustrations
Series Springer series in optical sciences ; 112
Springer series in optical sciences ; v. 112.
Contents What is photovoltaics? -- Physics of solar cells -- Silicon solar cell material and technology -- Chrystalline thin-film silicon -- Other materials, new concepts, and future developments -- Solar cells and solar modules -- PV systems -- PV systems: installation possibilbities -- Environmental impacts by PV systems -- Efficiency and performance of PV systems -- PV markets support measures and costs -- The future of PV -- Other (perhaps competing) CO2-free energy sources -- Popular killing arguments against PV and why they are not valid
Summary "This comprehensive description and discussion of photovoltaics (PV) is presented at a level that makes it accessible to the interested academic. Starting with an historical overview, the text outlines the relevance of photovoltaics today and in the future. 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 book goes beyond technology by also describing the path from the cell to the module to the system, proceeding to important applications, such as grid-connected and stand-alone systems."--Jacket
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-228) and index
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Subject Photovoltaic power generation.
Solar cells.
Renewable energy sources.
Renewable Energy
solar cells.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Electrical.
Photovoltaic power systems.
Physique.
Photovoltaic power generation
Solar cells
Form Electronic book
Author Hoffmann, Volker U
LC no. 2004116389
ISBN 3540236767
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