Photovoltaic solar energy generation /

Photovoltaic solar energy generation /

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Author / Creator:	Goetzberger, A. (Adolf)
Imprint:	Berlin ; New York : Springer, ©2005.
Description:	1 online resource (xii, 232 pages) : illustrations.
Language:	English
Series:	Springer series in optical sciences ; 112 Springer series in optical sciences ; v. 112.
Subject:	Photovoltaic power generation. Solar cells. Photovoltaic power generation. Solar cells.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11065738

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Other authors / contributors:	Hoffmann, Volker U.
ISBN:	3540236767 9783540236764 3540266283 9783540266280 1280304979 9781280304972
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-228) and index.
Summary:	"This comprehensive description and discussion of photovoltaics (PV) is presented at a level that makes it accessible to the interested academic. Starting with an historical overview, the text outlines the relevance of photovoltaics today and in the future. Then follows an introduction to the physical background of solar cells and the most important materials and technologies, with particular emphasis placed on future developments and prospects. The book goes beyond technology by also describing the path from the cell to the module to the system, proceeding to important applications, such as grid-connected and stand-alone systems."--Jacket.
Other form:	Print version: Goetzberger, A. (Adolf). Photovoltaic solar energy generation. Berlin ; New York : Springer, ©2005 3540236767

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Summary:	The intention of this book is to provide an impression of all aspects of p- tovoltaics (PV). It is not just about physics and technology or systems, but it looks beyond that at the entire environment in which PV is embedded. The ?rst chapter is intended as an introduction to the subject. It can also be considered an executive summary. Chapters 2-4 describe very brie?y the basic physics and technology of the solar cell. The silicon cell is the vehicle for this description because it is the best understood solar cell and also has the greatest practical importance. A reader who is not interested in the ph- ical details of the solar cell can skip Chap.2 and still understand the rest of the book. In general, it was the intention of the authors to keep the book at a level that does not require too much previous knowledge of photovoltaics. Chapter5isdevotedtoothermaterialsandnewconceptspresentlyunder- velopment or consideration. It intends to provide an impression of the many possibilities that exist for the conversion of solar radiation into electricity by solid state devices. These new concepts will keep researchers occupied for decades to come. Chapter 6 gives an introduction to cell and module techn- ogy and also informs the reader about the environmental compatibility and recycling of modules. The following chapters are devoted to practical applications. Chapters 7 and 8 introduce systems technology for di?erent applications. The envir- mental impact of PV systems and their reliability is the subject of Chap.9.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xii, 232 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-228) and index.
ISBN:	3540236767 9783540236764 3540266283 9783540266280 1280304979 9781280304972