Practical handbook of photovoltaics : 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 <IT>Handbook of Photovoltaics</IT> will be a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture...

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Corporate Authors: Elsevier Science & Technology.
Group Author: Markvart, T. (Editor); Castan er, Luis. (Editor)
Published: Elsevier Advanced Technology,
Publisher Address: New York :
Publication Dates: 2003.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9781856173902
Summary: 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 <IT>Handbook of Photovoltaics</IT> 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.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xiv, 984 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 941-945) and index.
ISBN: 9781856173902
1856173909
9780080480206
0080480209
Index Number: TK8322
CLC: TM914
Contents: Solar Radiation; Solar Cells Introduction; c-Si; Thin Films; Organic and Dye Sensitised Cells; Space and Concentrators; Systems; Case Studies; Testing, Monitoring and Calibration; Economics, Environment and Business Strategy.