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Electricity from sunlight [electronic resource] : an introduction to photovoltaics / Paul A. Lynn.

Lynn, Paul A.
2010
TK1087 .L96 2010eb
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Title
Electricity from sunlight [electronic resource] : an introduction to photovoltaics / Paul A. Lynn.
Author
Lynn, Paul A.
ISBN
9780470710128 (electronic bk.)
9780470745601
Published
Chichester : Wiley, 2010.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xvi, 221 pages) : color illustrations, color maps
Call Number
TK1087 .L96 2010eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
621.31/244
Summary
"A lively and authoritative account of today's photovoltaic (PV) technology and its practical applications." "This book covers areas including:" "a brief history of PV and the current international scene;" "the scientific principles of solar cells including silicon and new thin-film varieties;" "PV modules and arrays;" "grid-connected PV, from home systems up to large power plants;" "the wide diversity of stand-alone PV systems, and;" "the economic and environmental aspects of solar electricity." "Key equations and numerical examples are fully discussed, providing essential theoretical background. The text is supported by copious illustrations and more than eighty inspiring full colour photographs from around the world that demonstrate PV's huge range of practical applications." "This book is aimed at a wide readership including professionals working in related areas, and students taking introductory courses in PV and renewable energy. Its style and level will also appeal to energy planners and decision makers, members of environmental organizations, and the increasing number of people interested in generating their own electricity from sunlight."--BOOK JACKET.
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About the author
Preface
Acknowledgements
1: Introduction
Sun, earth, and renewable energy
Solar resource
Magic of photovoltaics
Piece of history
Coming up to date
References
2: Solar Cells
Setting the scene
Crystalline silicon
Ideal crystal
P-n junction
Monocrystalline silicon
Photons in action
Generating power
Sunlight, silicon, and quantum mechanics
Refining the design
Multicrystalline silicon
Amorphous and thin-film silicon
Other cells and materials
Copper Indium Diselenide (CIS)
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe)
Specialized and innovative cells
Gallium Arsenide (GaAs)
Dye-sensitized cells
References
3: PV Modules And Arrays
Introductory
Electrical performance
Connecting cells and modules
Module parameters
Capturing sunlight
Sunshine and shadow
Aligning the array
Concentrating and tracking
References
4: Grid-Connected PV Systems
Introductory
From DC to AC
Completing the system
Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)
Engineering and architecture
PV outside, PV inside
Large PV power plants
References
5: Stand-Alone PV Systems
Remote and independent
System components
Batteries
Charge controllers
Inverters
Hybrid systems
System sizing
Assessing the problem
PV arrays and battery banks
Applications
PV in Space
Island electricity
PV water pumping
Solar-powered boats
Far and wide
References
6: Economics And The Environment
Paying for PV
Costs and markets
Financial incentives
Rural electrification
Environmental aspects
Raw materials and land
Life-cycle analysis
References
Index.

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