TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mertens,Konrad
AU  - Roth,Gunther
AU  - Mertens,Konrad,1963-
TI  - Photovoltaics: fundamentals, technology and practice 
SN  - 9781118634165
AV  - TK1087 .M4513 2014
U1  - 621.381542 23
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Chichester, West Sussex
PB  - John Wiley & Sons Inc.
KW  - Photovoltaic power systems
N1  - 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
N2  - "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
ER  -