Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics: Fundamentals and Applications: Fundamentals and Applications

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. Guide To The Usage Of The Handbook By Professional Groups -- Pt. I. Solar Radiation -- The Role Of Solar Radiation Climatology In The Design Of Pv Systems / J. Page -- Pt. Ii. Solar Cells -- Introduction -- 1. Principles Of Solar Cell Operation / T. Markvart And L. Castaner -- 2. Semiconductor Materials And Modelling / T. Markvart And L. Castaner -- 3. Ideal Efficiencies / P. T. Landsberg And T. Markvart -- Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells -- 1. Silicon: Manufacture And Properties / F. Ferrazza -- 2. Low Cost Industrial Manufacture Of Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells / J. Szlufcik, S. Sivoththaman, J. Nijs, R. P. Mertens And R. Van Overstraeten -- 3. Thin Silicon Solar Cells / M. Mauk, P. Sims, J. Rand And A. Barnett -- 4. Characterisation And Diagnosis Of Silicon Wafers And Devices / A. Cuevas And R. Sinton -- 5. High-efficiency Silicon Solar Cell Concepts / M. A. Green -- Thin Film Technologies -- 1. Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells / D. E. Carlson And C. R. Wronski --^ 2. Microcrystalline Silicon Solar Cells / K. Yamamoto -- 3. Cadmium Telluride Thin-film Pv Modules / D. Bonnet -- 4. Cu(in.ga)se[subscript 2] Thin-film Solar Cells / U. Rau And H. W. Shock -- Space And Concentrator Cells -- 1. Gaas And High-efficiency Space Cells / V. M. Andreev -- 2. High-efficiency Concentrator Silicon Solar Cells / P. J. Verlinden -- Organic And Dye Sensitised Cells -- 1. Photoelectrochemical Solar Cells / A. J. Mcevoy -- 2. Organic And Plastic Solar Cells / J. Nelson -- Pt. Iii. Photovoltaic Systems -- Introduction -- 1. Energy Production By A Pv Array / L. Castaner, S. Bermejo, T. Markvart And K. Fragaki -- 2. Energy Balance In Stand-alone Pv Systems / L. Castaner, S. Bermejo, T. Markvart And K. Fragaki -- 3. Review Of System Design And Sizing Tools / S. Silvestre -- Balance-of-system Componets -- 1. System Electronics / J. N. Ross -- 2. Batteries In Pv Systems / D. Spiers -- Grid-connected Systems --^ 1. Grid-connection Of Pv Generators: Technical And Regulatory Issues / J. Thornycroft And T. Markvart -- 2. Installation Guidelines: Construction / B. Cross -- 3. Installation Guidelines: Electrical / M. Cotterell -- Space And Concentrator Systems -- 1. Concentrator System / G. Sala -- 2. Operation Of Solar Cells In A Space Environment / S. Bailey And R. Rafaelle -- Case Studies -- 1. Architectural Integration / R. Serra And R. Leal -- 2. Performance, Reliability And User Experience / U. Jahn -- 3. Solar-powered Products / P. Wolfe -- Pt. Iv. Testing, Monitoring, And Calibration -- 1. Standards, Calibration, And Testing Of Pv Modules And Solar Cells / C. Osterwald -- 2. Pv System Monitoring / B. Cross -- 3. Calibration, Testing And Monitoring Of Space Solar Cells / E. Fernandez Lisbona -- Pt. V. Economics, Environment And Business Strategy -- 1. Overview Of Potential Hazards / V. M. Fthenakis -- 2. Energy Pay-back Time And Co[subscript 2] Emissions Of Pv Systems / E. Alsema --^ 3. World Photovoltaic Markets / P. Maycock -- 4. National And Regional Support Programmes / B. Yordi -- App. A. Constants, Physical Quantities And Conversion Factors -- App. B. List Of Principal Symbols -- App. C. Abbreviations And Acronyms -- App. D. Bibliography -- App. E. International And Us Standards With Relevance To Photovoltaics -- App. F. Useful Web Sites, Journals And Newsheets. Edited By Tom Markvart And Luis Castaner. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [941]-945) And Index. This Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics aims to give a detailed overview of all aspects of solar photovoltaics in a way that can be easily accessed by the expert and non-specialist alike.