As environmental concerns escalate, solar power is increasingly seen as an attractive alternative energy source. Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells addresses the practical and theoretical issues fundamental to the viable conversion of sunlight into electricity. Written by three internationally renowned experts, this valuable reference profits from results and experience gained from research at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. Features include: Introduction to the principles of photovoltaics, providing a grounding in semiconductor physics for the novice reader Special emphasis on the methods of attaining high efficiency and thereby cost-effective solar power Examination of the physics, design and technology of crystalline silicon solar cells, in particular thin film cells Survey of a selection of alternative cell types equipping the reader with a complete overview Detailed description of measuring and analysis techniques to facilitate determining physical semiconductor and solar cell parameters Accessible to those with a basic knowledge of physics and mathematics, this is an excellent introductory book for students studying solid state and semiconductor physics. All those working in photovoltaic development and production will find Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells an indispensable resource.
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The use of solar cells for photovoltaic energy conversion has the advantage over conventional electricity generation of a long lifetime, minimal maintenance and no fuel requirements. The technology for solar cell maintenance is well-known and, for both space and terrestrial power applications, crystalline silicon as a starting material has dominated the market. This book presents the theoretical basis of photovoltaics in crystalline silicon in terms of semiconductor physics, device analysis and measurement.
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- Physics of Semiconductor Devices by Simon M. Sze on page 86, and page 130
- Semiconductor Devices: Solutions Manual: Physics and Technology by Simon M. Sze on page 86, and page 130
- Silicon semiconductor data (International series of monographs on semiconductors) by Helmut F Wolf on page 47, and page 162
- High Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells (Materials Science Surveys) by Martin A. Green on page 196
- Identification of Defects in Semiconductors, Volume 51B (Semiconductors & Semimetals) (Vol 51B) by Michael Stavola on page 130
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