This book provides a comprehensive description of photovoltaics (PV). The presentation is not at an advanced technical level and will be accessible to any interested academic person. Starting with the history of PV, the text outlines its relevance today and in the future. Then follows an introduction to the physical background of solar cells and the most important materials and technologies. Particular emphasis is placed on future developments and prospects from the viewpoint of a well-informed observer. The book goes beyond technology by also describing the path from the cell to the module to the system. It proceeds to the most important present and future applications, such as grid-connected and stand-alone systems. The composition and development of the markets and the role of PV in future energy systems will be considered. Finally, the discussion turns to the future energy supply structure, expected to move towards more distributed generation, and addresses synergies and possible competition from other carbon-free energy sources. TOC:What is Photovoltaics?.- Physics of Solar Cells.- Silicon Solar Cell Material and Technology.- Crystalline Thin-film Silicon.- Other Materials, new Concepts and Future Developments.- Solar Cells and Solar Modules.- PV-Systems.- PV Systems: Installation Possibilities.- Environmental Impacts by PV Systems.- Efficiency and Performance of PV systems.- PV Markets Support Measures and Costs.- The Future of PV.- Other (perhaps competing) CO2-free Energy Sources.- Popular Killing Arguments Against PV and Why They are not Valid


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    Title :

    Photovoltaic solar energy generation




    Publication date :

    2005


    Size :

    XII, 232 S.


    Remarks:

    Ill., graph. Darst.
    Digital preservation by Badische Landesbibliothek



    Type of media :

    Book


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    BKL:    33.72 Halbleiterphysik / 53.36 Energiedirektumwandler, elektrische Energiespeicher
    DDC:    621.31244 / 621.31/244
    RVK:    ZP 3730



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