Photovoltaics : fundamentals, technology and practice /
Konrad Mertens ; translated by Gunther Roth.
- xii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Solar radiation -- 3. Fundamentals of semiconductor physics -- 4. Structure and method of operation of solar cells -- 5. Cell technologies -- 6. Solar modules and solar generators -- 7. Photovoltaic system technology -- 8. Photovoltaic metrology -- 9. Design and operation of grid-connected plants -- 10. Outlook -- 11. Exercises -- Appendix A. Checklist for planning, installing and operating a photovoltaic plant -- Appendix B. Physical constants/ material parameters -- References -- Index.
"Concise introduction to the basic principles of solar energy, photovoltaic (PV) systems, PV cells, PV measurement techniques, and grid connected systems, overviewing the potential of PV electricity for students and engineers new to the topic. Starting with the basic principles of solar energy, this practical text explains the fundamentals of semiconductor physics and the structure and functioning of the solar cell. It describes current measurement techniques for solar modules, and the planning and operation of grid-connected and off-grid PV systems." --Publisher's website.