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Record Nr.

UNINA9911006605103321

Titolo

Practical handbook of photovoltaics : fundamentals and applications / / edited by Tom Markvart and Luis Castaner

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Elsevier Advanced Technology, c2003

ISBN

1-281-04934-4

9786611049348

0-08-048020-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1015 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MarkvartT

Castan˃erLuis

Disciplina

621.3815/42

Soggetti

Photovoltaic cells

Photovoltaic power generation

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [941]-945) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Frontmatter; Half Title Page; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Guide to Usage of the Handbook by Professional Groups; Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Introduction; Part I: Solar Radiation; I: The Role of Solar Radiation Climatology in the Design of PV Systems; Part II: Solar Cells; Part Ila: Introduction; Part Ilb: Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells; Part Ilc: Thin Film Technologies; Part IId: Space and Concentrator Cells; Part Ile: Organic and Dye Sensitised Cells; Part III: Photovoltaic Systems; Part IlIa: Introduction; Part lllb: Balance of System Components

Part lllc: Grid-Connected SystemsPart llld: Space and Concentrator Systems; Part llle: Case Studies; Part IV: Testing, Monitoring and  Calibration; IV-1: Standards, Calibration and Testing of PV Modules and Solar Cells; IV-2: PV System Monitoring; IV-3: Calibration, Testing and Monitoring of Space Solar Cells; Part V: Economics, Environment and Business Strategy; V-1: Overview of Potential Hazards; V-2: Energy Pay-Back Time and C02 Emissions of PV Systems; V-3: World Photovoltaic Markets; V-4: National and Regional Support Programmes; Backmatter; Appendix

Appendix A: Constants, Physical Quantities and Conversion



FactorsAppendix B: List of Principal Symbols; Appendix C: Abbreviations and Acronyms; Appendix D: Bibliography; Appendix E: International and US Standards with Relevance to Photovoltaics; Appendix F: Useful Web Sites, Journals and Newsheets; Editorial Index; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

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 Handbook of Photovoltaics 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