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Solar Energy: The physics and engineering of photovoltaic conversion, technologies and systems
This book provides a broad overview on the different aspects of solar energy, with a focus on photovoltaics, which is the technology that allows light energy to be converted into electric energy.
Renewable energy sources have become increasingly popular in recent years, and solar is one of the most adaptable and attractive types – from solar farms to support the National Grid to roof panels/tiles used for solar thermal heating systems, and small solar garden lights.
Written by Delft University researchers, Solar Energy uniquely covers both the physics of photovoltaic (PV) cells and the design of PV systems for real-life applications, from a concise history of solar cells components and location issues of current systems. The book is designed to make this complicated subject accessible to all, and is packed with fascinating graphs and charts, as well as useful exercises to cement the topics covered in each chapter.
Solar Energy outlines the fundamental principles of semiconductor solar cells, as well as PV crystalline silicon solar cells, thin-film cells, PV modules, and third-generation concepts. There is also background on PV systems, from simple stand-alone to complex systems connected to the grid. This is an invaluable reference for physics students, researchers, industrial engineers and designers working in solar energy generation, as well those with a general interest in renewable energy.
Renewable energy sources have become increasingly popular in recent years, and solar is one of the most adaptable and attractive types – from solar farms to support the National Grid to roof panels/tiles used for solar thermal heating systems, and small solar garden lights.
Written by Delft University researchers, Solar Energy uniquely covers both the physics of photovoltaic (PV) cells and the design of PV systems for real-life applications, from a concise history of solar cells components and location issues of current systems. The book is designed to make this complicated subject accessible to all, and is packed with fascinating graphs and charts, as well as useful exercises to cement the topics covered in each chapter.
Solar Energy outlines the fundamental principles of semiconductor solar cells, as well as PV crystalline silicon solar cells, thin-film cells, PV modules, and third-generation concepts. There is also background on PV systems, from simple stand-alone to complex systems connected to the grid. This is an invaluable reference for physics students, researchers, industrial engineers and designers working in solar energy generation, as well those with a general interest in renewable energy.
488 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2016
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July 19, 2019
An in-depth knowledge base on Solar Energy and its modeling are provided in this book. It helped me in evaluating PV system models and learn about various technologies used in the market at the moment as well as various new concepts that have room for further research.
For anyone who is looking to learn more in the area of solar energy (photovoltaics in depth). I would definitely recommend this book as it covers all the areas that you need to know.
For anyone who is looking to learn more in the area of solar energy (photovoltaics in depth). I would definitely recommend this book as it covers all the areas that you need to know.
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January 6, 2018
Hooray finally finished book and class. Book is a very good addition to the EDX class. More problems to work to get more practice is always a good thing, and the descriptions are similar to the lectures but not exactly the same. Slightly more information in slightly different format. Again, a good thing.
January 30, 2021
A good book to learn all about Solar Energy.
Though the book requires basic understanding of science and engineering, it is a good book to learn all about solar Energy and how to utilize it. What are the drawbacks and what are we doing to overcome it. Reading this book, one will easily get a general idea of how sunlight is converted into electricity.
Though the book requires basic understanding of science and engineering, it is a good book to learn all about solar Energy and how to utilize it. What are the drawbacks and what are we doing to overcome it. Reading this book, one will easily get a general idea of how sunlight is converted into electricity.
November 2, 2023
Detailed but easy to follow
This book covers it all, from high level to all the equations involved, from tracking the sun to they layers of a solar cell, to efficiencies and energy storage. Way too much information for my brain but I was still able to learn at a higher level what's involved and how it all works.
Well done to all the authors.
This book covers it all, from high level to all the equations involved, from tracking the sun to they layers of a solar cell, to efficiencies and energy storage. Way too much information for my brain but I was still able to learn at a higher level what's involved and how it all works.
Well done to all the authors.
January 24, 2020
about various technologies used in the market at the moment as well as various new concepts that have room for further research.
For anyone who is looking to learn more in the area of solar energy (photovoltaics in
For anyone who is looking to learn more in the area of solar energy (photovoltaics in
September 24, 2018
Comprehensive textbook for solar energy and solar system with PV technology. Best use with online MOOC course on edx
October 4, 2018
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