Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering: Luque/Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering

The most comprehensive, authoritative and widely cited reference on photovoltaic solar energy Fully revised and updated, the Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Second Edition incorporates the substantial technological advances and research developments in photovoltaics since its previous release. All topics relating to the photovoltaic (PV) industry are discussed with contributions by distinguished international experts in the field. Significant new coverage includes: three completely new chapters and six chapters with new authors device structures, processing, and manufacturing options for the three major thin film PV technologies high performance approaches for multijunction, concentrator, and space applications new types of organic polymer and dye-sensitized solar cells economic analysis of various policy options to stimulate PV growth including effect of public and private investment Detailed treatment covers: scientific basis of the photovoltaic effect and solar cell operation the production of solar silicon and of silicon-based solar cells and modules how choice of semiconductor materials and their production influence costs and performance making measurements on solar cells and modules and how to relate results under standardised test conditions to real outdoor performance photovoltaic system installation and operation of components such as inverters and batteries. architectural applications of building-integrated PV Each chapter is structured to be partially accessible to beginners while providing detailed information of the physics and technology for experts. Encompassing a review of past work and the fundamentals in solar electric science, this is a leading reference and invaluable resource for all practitioners, consultants, researchers and students in the PV industry. Content: Chapter 1 Achievements and Challenges of Solar Electricity from Photovoltaics (pages 1–38): Steven Hegedus and Antonio Luque Chapter 2 The Role of Policy in PV Industry Growth: Past, Present and Future (pages 39–81): John Byrne and Lado Kurdgelashvili Chapter 3 The Physics of the Solar Cell (pages 82–129): Jeffery L. Gray Chapter 4 Theoretical Limits of Photovoltaic Conversion and New?Generation Solar Cells (pages 130–168): Antonio Luque and Antonio Marti Chapter 5 Solar Grade Silicon Feedstock (pages 169–217): Bruno Ceccaroli and Otto Lohne Chapter 6 Bulk Crystal Growth and Wafering for PV (pages 218–264): Hugo Rodriguez, Ismael Guerrero, Wolfgang Koch, Arthur L. Endros, Dieter Franke, Christian Ha?ler, Juris P. Kalejs and H. J. Moller Chapter 7 Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells and Modules (pages 265–313): Ignacio Tobias, Carlos del Canizo and Jesus Alonso Chapter 8 High?Efficiency III–V Multijunction Solar Cells (pages 314–364): D. J. Friedman, J. M. Olson and Sarah Kurtz Chapter 9 Space Solar Cells and Arrays (pages 365–401): Sheila Bailey and Ryne Raffaelle Chapter 10 Photovoltaic Concentrators (pages 402–451): Gabriel Sala and Ignacio Anton Chapter 11 Crystalline Silicon Thin?Film Solar Cells via High?Temperature and Intermediate?Temperature Approaches (pages 452–486): Armin G. Aberle and Per I. Widenborg Chapter 12 Amorphous Silicon?Based Solar Cells (pages 487–545): Eric A. Schiff, Steven Hegedus and Xunming Deng Chapter 13 Cu(InGa)Se2 Solar Cells (pages 546–599): William N. Shafarman, Susanne Siebentritt and Lars Stolt Chapter 14 Cadmium Telluride Solar Cells (pages 600–641): Brian E. McCandless and James R. Sites Chapter 15 Dye?Sensitized Solar Cells (pages 642–674): Kohjiro Hara and Shogo Mori Chapter 16 Sunlight Energy Conversion Via Organics (pages 675–715): Sam?Shajing Sun and Hugh O'Neill Chapter 17 Transparent Conducting Oxides for Photovoltaics (pages 716–796): Alan E. Delahoy and Sheyu Guo Chapter 18 Measurement and Characterization of Solar Cells and Modules (pages 797–840): Keith Emery Chapter 19 PV Systems (pages 841–895): Charles M. Whitaker, Timothy U. Townsend, Anat Razon, Raymond M. Hudson and Xavier Vallve Chapter 20 Electrochemical Storage for Photovoltaics (pages 896–953): Dirk Uwe Sauer Chapter 21 Power Conditioning for Photovoltaic Power Systems (pages 954–983): Heribert Schmidt, Bruno Burger and Jurgen Schmid Chapter 22 Energy Collected and Delivered by PV Modules (pages 984–1042): Eduardo Lorenzo Chapter 23 PV in Architecture (pages 1043–1077): Tjerk H. Reijenga and Henk F. Kaan Chapter 24 Photovoltaics and Development (pages 1078–1105): Jorge M. Huacuz, Jaime Agredano and Lalith Gunaratne **The most comprehensive, authoritative and widely cited reference on photovoltaic solar energy** Fully revised and updated, the __Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Second Edition__ incorporates the substantial technological advances and research developments in photovoltaics since its previous release. All topics relating to the photovoltaic (PV) industry are discussed with contributions by distinguished international experts in the field. Significant new coverage includes: * three completely new chapters and six chapters with new authors * device structures, processing, and manufacturing options for the three major thin film PV technologies * high performance approaches for multijunction, concentrator, and space applications * new types of organic polymer and dye-sensitized solar cells * economic analysis of various policy options to stimulate PV growth including effect of public and private investment Detailed treatment covers: * scientific basis of the photovoltaic effect and solar cell operation * the production of solar silicon and of silicon-based solar cells and modules * how choice of semiconductor materials and their production influence costs and performance * making measurements on solar cells and modules and how to relate results under standardised test conditions to real outdoor performance * photovoltaic system installation and operation of components such as inverters and batteries. * architectural applications of building-integrated PV Each chapter is structured to be partially accessible to beginners while providing detailed information of the physics and technology for experts. Encompassing a review of past work and the fundamentals in solar electric science, this is a leading reference and invaluable resource for all practitioners, consultants, researchers and students in the PV industry. Content: Chapter 1 Achievements and Challenges of Solar Electricity from Photovoltaics (pages 1–38): Steven Hegedus and Antonio LuqueChapter 2 The Role of Policy in PV Industry Growth: Past, Present and Future (pages 39–81): John Byrne and Lado KurdgelashviliChapter 3 The Physics of the Solar Cell (pages 82–129): Jeffery L. GrayChapter 4 Theoretical Limits of Photovoltaic Conversion and New?Generation Solar Cells (pages 130–168): Antonio Luque and Antonio MartiChapter 5 Solar Grade Silicon Feedstock (pages 169–217): Bruno Ceccaroli and Otto LohneChapter 6 Bulk Crystal Growth and Wafering for PV (pages 218–264): Hugo Rodriguez, Ismael Guerrero, Wolfgang Koch, Arthur L. Endros, Dieter Franke, Christian Ha?ler, Juris P. Kalejs and H. J. MollerChapter 7 Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells and Modules (pages 265–313): Ignacio Tobias, Carlos del Canizo and Jesus AlonsoChapter 8 High?Efficiency III–V Multijunction Solar Cells (pages 314–364): D. J. Friedman, J. M. Olson and Sarah KurtzChapter 9 Space Solar Cells and Arrays (pages 365–401): Sheila Bailey and Ryne RaffaelleChapter 10 Photovoltaic Concentrators (pages 402–451): Gabriel Sala and Ignacio AntonChapter 11 Crystalline Silicon Thin?Film Solar Cells via High?Temperature and Intermediate?Temperature Approaches (pages 452–486): Armin G. Aberle and Per I. WidenborgChapter 12 Amorphous Silicon?Based Solar Cells (pages 487–545): Eric A. Schiff, Steven Hegedus and Xunming DengChapter 13 Cu(InGa)Se2 Solar Cells (pages 546–599): William N. Shafarman, Susanne Siebentritt and Lars StoltChapter 14 Cadmium Telluride Solar Cells (pages 600–641): Brian E. McCandless and James R. SitesChapter 15 Dye?Sensitized Solar Cells (pages 642–674): Kohjiro Hara and Shogo MoriChapter 16 Sunlight Energy Conversion Via Organics (pages 675–715): Sam?Shajing Sun and Hugh O'NeillChapter 17 Transparent Conducting Oxides for Photovoltaics (pages 716–796): Alan E. Delahoy and Sheyu GuoChapter 18 Measurement and Characterization of Solar Cells and Modules (pages 797–840): Keith EmeryChapter 19 PV Systems (pages 841–895): Charles M. Whitaker, Timothy U. Townsend, Anat Razon, Raymond M. Hudson and Xavier VallveChapter 20 Electrochemical Storage for Photovoltaics (pages 896–953): Dirk Uwe SauerChapter 21 Power Conditioning for Photovoltaic Power Systems (pages 954–983): Heribert Schmidt, Bruno Burger and Jurgen SchmidChapter 22 Energy Collected and Delivered by PV Modules (pages 984–1042): Eduardo LorenzoChapter 23 PV in Architecture (pages 1043–1077): Tjerk H. Reijenga and Henk F. KaanChapter 24 Photovoltaics and Development (pages 1078–1105): Jorge M. Huacuz, Jaime Agredano and Lalith Gunaratne Fully Revised And Updated, The Handbook Of Photovoltaic Science And Engineering, Second Edition Incorporates The Substantial Technological Advances And Research Developments In Photovoltaics Since Its Previous Release. All Topics Relating To The Photovoltaic (pv) Industry Are Discussed With Contributions By Distinguished International Experts In The Field. Achievements And Challenges Of Solar Electricity From Photovoltaics / Steven Hegedus, Antonio Luque -- The Role Of Policy In Pv Industry Growth: Past, Present And Future / John Byrne, Lado Kurdgelashvili -- The Physics Of The Solar Cell / Jeffery L Gray -- Theoretical Limits Of Photovoltaic Conversion And New-generation Solar Cells / Antonio Luque, Antonio Marť -- Solar Grade Silicon Feedstock / Bruno Ceccaroli, Otto Lohne -- Bulk Crystal Growth And Wafering For Pv / Hugo Rodriguez, Ismael Guerrero, Wolfgang Koch, Arthur L Endṟs, Dieter Franke, Christian Hußler, Juris P Kalejs, H J Muller -- Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells And Modules / Ignacio Tob̕as, Carlos Del Caizo, Jesus Alonso -- High-efficiency Iii-v Multijunction Solar Cells / D J Friedman, J M Olson, Sarah Kurtz -- Space Solar Cells And Arrays / Sheila Bailey, Ryne Raffaelle -- Photovoltaic Concentrators / Gabriel Sala, Ignacio Anton --^ Crystalline Silicon Thin-film Solar Cells Via High-temperature And Intermediate-temperature Approaches / Armin G Aberle, Per I Widenborg -- Amorphous Silicon-based Solar Cells / Eric A Schiff, Steven Hegedus, Xunming Deng -- Cu(inga)se Solar Cells / William N Shafarman, Susanne Siebentritt, Lars Stolt -- Cadmium Telluride Solar Cells / Brian E Mccandless, James R Sites -- Dye-sensitized Solar Cells / Kohjiro Hara, Shogo Mori -- Sunlight Energy Conversion Via Organics / Sam-shajing Sun, Hugh O'neill -- Transparent Conducting Oxides For Photovoltaics / Alan E Delahoy, Sheyu Guo -- Measurement And Characterization Of Solar Cells And Modules / Keith Emery -- Pv Systems / Charles M Whitaker, Timothy U Townsend, Anat Razon, Raymond M Hudson, Xavier Vallv̌ -- Electrochemical Storage For Photovoltaics / Dirk Uwe Sauer -- Power Conditioning For Photovoltaic Power Systems / Heribert Schmidt, Bruno Burger, Jurgen Schmid -- Energy Collected And Delivered By Pv Modules / Eduardo Lorenzo --^ Pv In Architecture / Tjerk H Reijenga, Henk F Kaan -- Photovoltaics And Development / Jorge M Huacuz, Jaime Agredano, Lalith Gunaratne. Edited By Antonio Luque And Steven Hegedus. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Handbook Of Photovoltaic Science And Engineering Incorporates The Most Recent Technological Advances And Research Developments In Photovoltaics. All Topics Relating To The Photovoltaic (pv) Industry Are Discussed And Each Chapter Has Been Written By An Internationally-known Expert In The Field. Detailed Treatment Covers: Scientific Basis Of The Photovoltaic Effect And Solar Cell Operation The Production Of Solar Silicon And Of Silicon-based Solar Cells And Modules The Science And Technology Of Up-and-coming Thin Film Pv Technologies How Choice Of Semiconductor Materials And Their Production In. Status, Trends, Challenges And The Bright Future Of Solar Electricity From Photovoltaics / Steven S. Hegedus And Antonio Luque -- Motivation For Photovoltaic Application And Development / Joachim Luther -- The Physics Of The Solar Cell / Jeffrey L. Gray -- Theoretical Limits Of Photovoltaic Conversion / Antonio Luque And Antonio Martí -- Solar Grade Silicon Feedstock / Bruno Ceccaroli And Otto Lohne -- Bulk Crystal Growth And Wafering For Pv / W. Koch [and Others] -- Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells And Modules / Ignacio Tobías, Carlos Del Cañizo, And Jesús Alonso -- Thin-film Silicon Solar Cells / Bhushan Sopori -- High-efficiency Iii-v Multijunction Solar Cells / J.m. Olson, D.j. Friedman, And Sarah Kurtz -- Space Solar Cells And Arrays / Sheila Bailey And Ryne Raffaelle -- Photovoltaic Concentrators / Richard M. Swanson -- Amorphous Silicon-based Solar Cells / Xunming Deng And Eric A. Schiff -- Cu(ingase2) Solar Cells / William N. Shafarman And Lars Stolt -- Cadmium Telluride Solar Cells / Brian E. Mccandless And James R. Sites -- Dye-sensitized Solar Cells / Kohjiro Hara And Hironori Arakawa -- Measurement And Characterization Of Solar Cells And Modules / Keith Emery -- Photovoltaic Systems / Klaus Preiser -- Electrochemical Storage For Photovoltaics / Dirk Uwe Sauer -- Power Conditioning For Photovoltaic Power Systems / Jürgen Schmid And Heribert Schmidt -- Energy Collected And Delivered By Pv Modules / Eduardo Lorenzo -- Economic Analysis And Environmental Aspects Of Photovoltaic Systems / Richard A. Whisnant, Stephen A. Johnston, And James H. Hutchby -- Pv In Architecture / Tjerk H. Reijenga -- Photovoltaics And Development / Jorge M. Huacuz And Lalith. Gunaratne -- Financing Pv Growth / Michael T. Eckhart, Jack L. Stone, And Keith Rutledge. Edited By Antonio Luque And Steven Hegedus. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

The most comprehensive, authoritative and widely cited reference on photovoltaic solar energy

Fully revised and updated, the Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering, Second Edition incorporates the substantial technological advances and research developments in photovoltaics since its previous release. All topics relating to the photovoltaic (PV) industry are discussed with contributions by distinguished international experts in the field.

Significant new coverage includes:

• three completely new chapters and six chapters with new authors
• device structures, processing, and manufacturing options for the three major thin film PV technologies
• high performance approaches for multijunction, concentrator, and space applications
• new types of organic polymer and dye-sensitized solar cells
• economic analysis of various policy options to stimulate PV growth including effect of public and private investment

Detailed treatment covers:

• scientific basis of the photovoltaic effect and solar cell operation
• the production of solar silicon and of silicon-based solar cells and modules
• how choice of semiconductor materials and their production influence costs and performance
• making measurements on solar cells and modules and how to relate results under standardised test conditions to real outdoor performance
• photovoltaic system installation and operation of components such as inverters and batteries.
• architectural applications of building-integrated PV

Each chapter is structured to be partially accessible to beginners while providing detailed information of the physics and technology for experts. Encompassing a review of past work and the fundamentals in solar electric science, this is a leading reference and invaluable resource for all practitioners, consultants, researchers and students in the PV industry.

Handbook of Photovoltaic Science and Engineering incorporates the most recent technological advances and research developments in photovoltaics. All topics relating to the photovoltaic (PV) industry are discussed and each chapter has been written by an internationally-known expert in the field. Detailed treatment Each chapter is written to be partially accessible to beginners while providing detailed information of the physics and technology for experts. Encompassing a review of past work and the fundamentals in solar electric science, this outstanding reference provides an invaluable resource to practitioners, consultants, researchers and students in the PV engineering industry.