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Solar Power Basic Concepts

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This book provides an overview of solar cell technologies. Topics include the basic process of solar cells, processes which limit the efficiency of solar cells, and key terminology. This book also provides an overview of practical issues to consider when using solar power. Table of ContentsA. Photovoltaic Cells Basics1. Introduction2. Advantages of Photovoltaic Cells3. Basic Process of Photovoltaic Cells4. Possible Events in a Photovoltaic Cell and Resulting Efficiency5. Electromagnetic Waves and Photovoltaic Cells6. Temperature and Power in Photovoltaic Cells7. Converting DC to AC 8. Solar Cell, Panel, Module, Array B. Practical Considerations of Photovoltaic Systems1. Electronic design choices 2. Protection and Maintenance 3. Orientation to face the sun C. Technical Details of Photovoltaic Cells1. Introduction2. Electron-Hole Pairs3. N-type, P-type, and Doping4. PN Junction and One-Way Current

20 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 17, 2011

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Mark Fennell

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