Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics: Fundamentals and Applications

Augustin McEvoy, Tom Markvart, T. Markvart, L. Castaner9781856173902, 1856173909

As part of the growing sustainable and renewable energy movement, the design, manufacture and use of photovoltaic devices is increasing in pace and frequency. The Handbook of Photovoltaics will be a ‘benchmark’ publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices.The Handbook covers the principles of solar cell function, the raw materials, photovoltaic systems, standards, calibration, testing, economics and case studies.The editors have assembled a cast of internationally-respected contributors from industry and academia.The report is essential reading for: Physicists, electronic engineers, designers of systems, installers, architects, policy-makers relating to photovoltaics.

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Table of contents :
Cover……Page 1
Half Title Page……Page 5
Title Page……Page 7
Copyright……Page 8
Preface……Page 9
Guide to Usage of the Handbook by Professional Groups……Page 10
Table of Contents……Page 11
List of Contributors……Page 14
Introduction……Page 19
Part I: Solar Radiation……Page 21
I: The Role of Solar Radiation Climatology in the Design of PV Systems……Page 23
Part II: Solar Cells……Page 85
Part Ila: Introduction……Page 87
Part Ilb: Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells……Page 153
Part Ilc: Thin Film Technologies……Page 299
Part IId: Space and Concentrator Cells……Page 435
Part Ile: Organic and Dye Sensitised Cells……Page 477
Part III: Photovoltaic Systems……Page 535
Part IlIa: Introduction……Page 537
Part lllb: Balance of System Components……Page 585
Part lllc: Grid-Connected Systems……Page 655
Part llld: Space and Concentrator Systems……Page 701
Part llle: Case Studies……Page 745
Part IV: Testing, Monitoring and Calibration……Page 815
IV-1: Standards, Calibration and Testing of PV Modules and Solar Cells……Page 817
IV-2: PV System Monitoring……Page 841
IV-3: Calibration, Testing and Monitoring of Space Solar Cells……Page 851
Part V: Economics, Environment and Business Strategy……Page 881
V-1: Overview of Potential Hazards……Page 883
V-2: Energy Pay-Back Time and C02 Emissions of PV Systems……Page 895
V-3: World Photovoltaic Markets……Page 913
V-4: National and Regional Support Programmes……Page 939
Appendix……Page 949
Appendix A: Constants, Physical Quantities and Conversion Factors……Page 951
Appendix B: List of Principal Symbols……Page 953
Appendix C: Abbreviations and Acronyms……Page 961
Appendix D: Bibliography……Page 967
Appendix E: International and US Standards with Relevance to Photovoltaics……Page 973
Appendix F: Useful Web Sites, Journals and Newsheets……Page 981
Editorial Index……Page 987
Back Cover……Page 1015