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Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Second Edition
by Antonio Luque and Steven Hegedus (eds)
2011 (1168 pages)
ISBN:9780470721698
Incorporating the recent substantial technological advances and research developments in photovoltaics, this authoritative, comprehensive text is structured to be partially accessible to beginners while providing detailed information of the physics and technology for experts.
Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Second Edition
Preface to the 2nd Edition
Chapter 1 – Achievements and Challenges of Solar Electricity from Photovoltaics
1.1: The Big Picture
1.2: What is Photovoltaics?
1.3: Photovoltaics Today
1.4: The Great Challenge
1.5: Trends in Technology
1.6: Conclusions
References

Chapter 2 – The Role of Policy in PV Industry Growth: Past, Present and Future
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Policy Review of Selected Countries
2.3: Policy Impact on PV Market Development
2.4: Future PV Market Growth Scenarios
2.5: Toward a Sustainable Future
References

Chapter 3 – The Physics of the Solar Cell
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Fundamental Properties of Semiconductors
3.3: Solar Cell Fundamentals
3.4: Additional Topics
3.5: Summary
References

Chapter 4 – Theoretical Limits of Photovoltaic Conversion and New-Generation Solar Cells
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Thermodynamic Background
4.3: Photovoltaic Converters
4.4: The Technical Efficiency Limit for Solar Converters
4.5: Very-High-Efficiency Concepts
4.6: Conclusions
References

Chapter 5 – Solar Grade Silicon Feedstock
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Silicon
5.3: Production of Silicon Metal/Metallurgical Grade Silicon
5.4: Production of Polysilicon/Silicon of Electronic and Photovoltaic Grade
5.5: Current Silicon Feedstock to Solar Cells
5.6: Requirements of Silicon for Crystalline Solar Cells
5.7: Routes to Solar Grade Silicon
5.8: Conclusions
References

Chapter 6 – Bulk Crystal Growth and Wafering for PV
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Bulk Monocrystalline Material
6.3: Bulk Multicrystalline Silicon
6.4: Wafering
6.5: Silicon Ribbon and Foil Production
6.6: Numerical Simulations of Crystal Growth Techniques
6.7: Conclusions
References

Chapter 7 – Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells and Modules
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Crystalline Silicon as a Photovoltaic Material
7.3: Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
7.4: Manufacturing Process
7.5: Variations to the Basic Process
7.6: Other Industrial Approaches
7.7: Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Modules
7.8: Electrical and Optical Performance of Modules
7.9: Field Performance of Modules
7.10: Conclusions
References

Chapter 8 – High-Efficiency III–V Multijunction Solar Cells
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Applications
8.3: Physics of III–V Multijunction and Single-Junction Solar Cells
8.4: Cell Configuration
8.5: Computation of Series-Connected Device Performance
8.6: Materials Issues Related to GaInP/GaAs/Ge Solar Cells
8.7: Epilayer Characterization and Other Diagnostic Techniques
8.8: Reliability and Degradation
8.9: Future-Generation Solar Cells
8.10: Summary
References

Chapter 9 – Space Solar Cells and Arrays
9.1: The History of Space Solar Cells
9.2: The Challenge for Space Solar Cells
9.3: Silicon Solar Cells
9.4: III–V Solar Cells
9.5: Space Solar Arrays
9.6: Future Cell and Array Possibilities
9.7: Power System Figures of Merit
9.8: Summary
References

Chapter 10 – Photovoltaic Concentrators
10.1: What is the Aim of Photovoltaic Concentration and What Does It Do?
10.2: Objectives, Limitations and Opportunities
10.3: Typical Concentrators: An Attempt at Classification
10.4: Concentration Optics: Thermodynamic Limits
10.5: Factors of Merit for Concentrators in Relation to the Optics
10.6: Photovoltaic Concentration Modules and Assemblies
10.7: Tracking for Concentrator Systems
10.8: Measurements of Cells, Modules and Photovoltaic Systems in Concentration
10.9: Summary
References

Chapter 11 – Crystalline Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells via High-Temperature and Intermediate-Temperature Approaches
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Modelling
11.3: Crystalline Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells on Native and High-T Foreign Supporting Materials
11.4: Crystalline Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells on Intermediate-T Foreign Supporting Materials
11.5: Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References

Chapter 12 – Amorphous Silicon-Based Solar Cells
12.1: Overview
12.2: Atomic and Electronic Structure of Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon
12.3: Depositing Amorphous Silicon
12.4: Understanding a-Si Pin Cells
12.5: Multijunction Solar Cells
12.6: Module Manufacturing
12.7: Conclusions and Future Projections
Acknowledgements
References

Chapter 13 – Cu(InGa)Se2 Solar Cells
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Material Properties
13.3: Deposition Methods
13.4: Junction and Device Formation
13.5: Device Operation
13.6: Manufacturing Issues
13.7: The Cu(InGa)Se2 Outlook
References

Chapter 14 – Cadmium Telluride Solar Cells
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Historical Development
14.3: CdTe Properties
14.4: CdTe Film Deposition
14.5: CdTe Thin Film Solar Cells
14.6: CdTe Modules
14.7: Future of CdTe-Based Solar Cells
Acknowledgements
References

Chapter 15 – Dye-sensitized Solar Cells
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Operating Mechanism of DSSC
15.3: Materials
15.4: Performance of Highly Efficient DSSCs
15.5: Electron-Transfer Processes
15.6: New Materials
15.7: Stability
15.8: Approach to Commercialization
15.9: Summary and Prospects
Acknowledgements
References

Chapter 16 – Sunlight Energy Conversion Via Organics
16.1: Principles of Organic and Polymeric Photovoltaics
16.2: Evolution and Types of Organic and Polymeric Solar Cells
16.3: Organic and Polymeric Solar Cell Fabrication and Characterization
16.4: Natural Photosynthetic Sunlight Energy Conversion Systems
16.5: Artificial Photosynthetic Systems
16.6: Artificial Reaction Centers
16.7: Towards Device Architectures
16.8: Summary and Future Perspectives
Acknowledgements
References

Chapter 17 – Transparent Conducting Oxides for Photovoltaics
17.1: Introduction
17.2: Survey of Materials
17.3: Deposition Methods
17.4: TCO Theory and Modeling: Electrical and Optical Properties and Their Impact on Module Performance
17.5: Principal Materials and Issues for Thin Film and Wafer-Based PV
17.6: Textured Films
17.7: Measurements and Characterization Methods
17.8: TCO Stability
17.9: Recent Developments and Prospects
References

Chapter 18 – Measurement and Characterization of Solar Cells and Modules
18.1: Introduction
18.2: Rating PV Performance
18.3: Current—Voltage Measurements
18.4: Spectral Responsivity Measurements
18.5: Module Qualification and Certification
18.6: Summary
Acknowledgements
References

Chapter 19 – PV Systems
19.1: Introduction: There is Gold at the End of the Rainbow
19.2: System Types
19.3: Exemplary PV Systems
19.4: Ratings
19.5: Key System Components
19.6: System Design Considerations
19.7: System Design
19.8: Installation
19.9: Operation and Maintenance/Monitoring
19.10: Removal, Recycling and Remediation
19.11: Examples
References

Chapter 20 – Electrochemical Storage for Photovoltaics
20.1: Introduction
20.2: General Concept of Electrochemical Batteries
20.3: Typical Operation Conditions of Batteries in PV Applications
20.4: Secondary Electrochemical Accumulators with Internal Storage
20.5: Secondary Electrochemical Battery Systems with External Storage
20.6: Investment and Lifetime Cost Considerations
20.7: Conclusion
References

Chapter 21 – Power Conditioning for Photovoltaic Power Systems
Overview
21.1: Charge Controllers and Monitoring Systems for Batteries in PV Power Systems
21.2: Inverters
References

Chapter 22 – Energy Collected and Delivered by PV Modules
22.1: Introduction
22.2: Movement Between Sun and Earth
22.3: Solar Radiation Components
22.4: Solar Radiation Data and Uncertainty
22.5: Radiation on Inclined Surfaces
22.6: Diurnal Variations of the Ambient Temperature
22.7: Effects of the Angle of Incidence and of Dirt
22.8: Some Calculation Tools
22.9: Irradiation on Most Widely Studied Surfaces
22.10: PV Generator Behaviour Under Real Operation Conditions
22.11: Reliability and Sizing of Stand-alone PV Systems
22.12: The Case of Solar Home Systems
22.13: Energy Yield of Grid-Connected PV Systems
22.14: Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References

Chapter 23 – PV in Architecture
23.1: Introduction
23.2: PV in Architecture
23.3: BIPV Basics
23.4: Steps in the Design Process with PV
23.5: Concluding Remarks
References

Chapter 24 – Photovoltaics and Development
24.1: Electricity and Development
24.2: Breaking the Chains of Underdevelopment
24.3: The PV Alternative
24.4: Examples of PV Rural Electrification
24.5: Toward a New Paradigm for Rural Electrification
References

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