Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 23 (Applications of Solar Cells)
Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 23 (Applications of Solar Cells)

Author: Terence Maran

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Published: 2015-02-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632391971

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The various applications of solar cells are described in this insightful book. Since the last decade, photovoltaic (PV) technology has shown the capability to become an extensive source of power generation for the world - with continuous and powerful growth even during times of financial and economic crisis. This growth is believed to continue in the years ahead as the awareness of the benefits of PV expands worldwide. This book discusses a wide range of modern research issues in solar cell physics and technology areas. The already established 1st generation silicon solar cell technology, the 2nd generation thin film and the 3rd generation dye sensitized solar cells, including new technologies are discussed in this book.

Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 30 (Advances in Solar Cell Technology)
Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 30 (Advances in Solar Cell Technology)

Author: Terence Maran

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Published: 2015-02-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632392046

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This book examines topics related to photovoltaic generations, its unique scientific ideas and advances made in the solar cell technology. Extensive attention has been given to the significant effects in solar cells, both in common and on particular cases such as those of quantum dots, super-lattices, etc. Usage of advanced materials, like the oxide of copper as an active substance for solar cells, InP in solar cells with MIS arrangement, AlSb for use as an absorber layer, among others, have been included. Furthermore, other significant topics such as the analysis of both the status and prospects of organic photovoltaics such as photovoltaic textiles, photovoltaic fibers, etc. have also been discussed.

Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 29 (Novel Aspects of Solar Cells)
Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 29 (Novel Aspects of Solar Cells)

Author: Terence Maran

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Published: 2015-02-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632392039

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This book covers topics related to photovoltaic generations, its unique scientific ideas and technical solutions. Issues related to the capability of solar cells and the hydrogen productions in photoelectrochemical solar cells have also been discussed. Usage of advanced materials, like the oxide of copper as an active substance for solar cells, InP in solar cells with MIS arrangement, AlSb for use as an absorber layer, among others, have been discussed. Furthermore, other significant topics such as the analysis of both the status and prospects of organic photovoltaics such as polymer/fullerene solar cells, poly (p-phenylene-vinylene) derivatives, etc. have also been included.

Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 24 (Thin Film Solar Cells)
Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 24 (Thin Film Solar Cells)

Author: Terence Maran

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Published: 2015-02-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632391988

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This book discusses the benefits and challenges of utilizing thin film solar cells as an alternative energy source. The field of photovoltaics has seen a large-scale manufacturing of the second genesis of thin film solar modules and has succeeded in constructing powerful solar plants in many countries across the globe. Thin film techniques using direct-gap semiconductors such as CIGS and CdTe pose minimum manufacturing costs and are now increasing in popularity amongst industries. This has led to an increase in the manufacturability of thin film solar modules as compared to wafer or ribbon Si modules. Thin films like CIGS and CdTe will soon take over wafer-based silicon solar cells as the superior photovoltaic technology. This book elucidates the scientific and technological difficulties of increasing the photoelectric efficiency of thin film solar cells. It covers various aspects of thin film solar cells varying from photovoltaics as mainstream power engineering to low cost solar cell based on cuprous oxides to application of electron beam treatment. This book will be beneficial for readers interested in this subject.

Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 28 (Silicon Wafer-Based Solar Cells)
Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 28 (Silicon Wafer-Based Solar Cells)

Author: Terence Maran

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Published: 2015-02-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632392022

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Solar cell is a device that converts solar energy into electrical energy. This book focuses on solar cells based on silicon wafers which is the major substance used in today's photovoltaics. It presents latest results of researches aimed at increasing efficiency, lowering consumption of materials and decreasing cost of wafer-based silicon solar cells, as well as modern means of research and testing of the devices. Light trapping arrangement in c-Si and mc-Si solar cells, design criteria for spacecraft solar arrays and solar-energy conversion as a function of the geometric-concentration factor are some issues discussed within the book. It also elucidates topics such as LBIC method for characterization of solar cells, non-idealities in the I-V characteristic of the PV generators, a new model for extracting the physical parameters of solar cells, among others.

Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 25 (Advanced Thin Film Solar Cell Techniques)
Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 25 (Advanced Thin Film Solar Cell Techniques)

Author: Terence Maran

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Published: 2015-02-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632391995

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This is an advanced book on thin film solar cell techniques. This technique uses direct-gap semiconductors such as CIGS and CdTe pose minimum manufacturing costs and is now increasing in popularity amongst industries. The field of photovoltaics has seen a large-scale manufacturing of the second genesis of thin film solar modules and has succeeded in constructing powerful solar plants in many countries across the globe. This has led to an increase in the manufacturability of thin film solar modules as compared to wafer or ribbon Si modules. Thin films like CIGS and CdTe will soon take over wafer-based silicon solar cells as the superior photovoltaic technology. This book elucidates the scientific and technological difficulties of increasing the photoelectric efficiency of thin film solar cells. It covers various aspects of thin film solar cells processing, modeling and sensitive issues, analysis of monograin layer solar cell etc. The book will be beneficial for readers interested in this subject.

Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 21 (Solar Power)
Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 21 (Solar Power)

Author: Catherine Waltz

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Published: 2015-02-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632391957

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Solar power is fundamentally described as the power obtained by harnessing the energy of the sun's rays. This book presents researches conducted by prominent experts related to various topics regarding solar power. Topics ranging from new methods of analysis of solar irradiance to the techniques of production regarding photovoltaic cells are covered within the book. It also discusses biotechnology that depends on solar energy and electricity generation aboard space vehicles. This book provides a broad overview of various facets of solar power and will be helpful for readers interested in this field.

Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 27 (Solar Cells and Dye Sensitized Devices)
Encyclopedia of Alternative and Renewable Energy: Volume 27 (Solar Cells and Dye Sensitized Devices)

Author: Terence Maran

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Published: 2015-02-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781632392015

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The book focuses on dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), which are considered to be highly efficient as they are made of low cost materials with simple and economical manufacturing procedures and can be molded into malleable sheets. These cells have emerged as a new class of energy conversion tools, which represent the third generation of solar technology. The method of converting solar energy into electricity in these devices is quite distinctive. The energy conversion efficiency produced by the DSSCs is low, but, it has upgraded quickly in the last years. It is assumed that the DSSCs will take an admirable place in the large scale production for the future. This book covers various aspects related to DSSCs such as photon management strategies, metal substrates, carbon nanostructures as low cost and DSSCs as an alternative approach.