1. Edition - April 2010
ca. 54.90 Euro
2010. 240 Pages, Hardcover
- Practical Approach Book -
ISBN-10: 0-470-74560-6
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-74560-1 - John Wiley & Sons









Detailed description
This book introduces Photovoltaics to a wide readership, balancing a scientific basis with a large range of practical applications and up-to-date information on worldwide deployment.


* Written in a highly approachable style, with key equations and numerical examples carefully discussed and explained.

* Describes essential solar cell principles and the two main types of PV system: grid-connected and stand-alone.

* Provides coverage of current developments in PV technology, markets, and environmental issues.

* Attractive full colour photographs, illustrations and graphs throughout.

From the contents
About the Author.

Preface.

Acknowledgements.

1. Introduction.

1.1 The Sun, Earth, and Renewable Energy.

1.2 The Solar Resource.

1.3 The Magic of Photovoltaics.

1.4 A Piece of History.

1.5 Coming up to Date.

References.

2. Solar Cells.

2.1 Setting the Scene.

2.2 Crystalline Silicon.

2.3 Amorphous and Thin-film Silicon.

2.4 Other Cells and Materials.

References.

3. PV Modules and Arrays.

3.1 Introductory.

3.2 Electrical Performance.

3.3 Capturing Sunlight.

3.4 Concentration and Tracking.

References.

4. Grid-connected PV Systems.

4.1 Introductory.

4.2 From DC to AC.

4.3 Completing the System.

4.4 Building-integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

4.5 Large PV Power Plants.

References.

5. Stand-alone PV Systems.

5.1 Remote and Independent.

5.2 System Components.

5.3 Hybrid Systems.

5.4 System Sizing.

5.5 Applications.

References.

6. Economics and the Environment.

6.1 Paying for PV.

6.2 Environmental Aspects.

References.

Index.