Solar Energy Conversion : The Solar Cell - Richard C. Neville

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Solar Energy Conversion

The Solar Cell

By: Richard C. Neville

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Hardcover | 30 January 1995 | Edition Number 2

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426 Pages

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25.4 x 17.78 x 2.54

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A large number of solar cell and solar cell systems are described in this volume. The theory of their operation, their design and the levels of their performance is discussed. Originally the book appeared in 1978 but extensive change over the intervening years in the fields of energy generation and consumption, solar energy and solar cells, has necessitated the publication of an updated version.

The text initially surveys the requirements of humanity, the subsequent need for solar cells, the nature of sunlight and the properties of semiconductors. Concrete examples, extensive references and theoretical arguments are then used to present a comparison of options available in the design and operation of solar cells and solar cell systems. The cells - constructed from single, crystal, polycrystalline and amorphous semiconductors - and the systems - have varying designs and differing levels of solar energy for input and produce electricity or electrical and thermal energies. Solar cell production, economics and environmental effects are considered throughout the publication.

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Preface
Energy Needs - Energy Sources
Introduction
Consumption
Conventional Sources of Energy
Alternative Energy Sources
Nuclear fusion
Solar energy
Temperature differences
Thermodynamics
Ocean temperature-difference generators
Solar-thermal
Solar-electric
References
The Sun and Sunlight
Introduction
Sunlight
Geometrical Effects
Weather
Light Collection
Lens systems
Mirrors
Optical materials
Maximum optical concentration
References
Semiconductors
Introduction
Crystal Structure
Quantum Mechanics and Energy Bands
Electrons and Holes
Currents
Recombination and Carrier Lifetime
Junctions
References
Light-Semiconductor Interaction
Introduction
Reflection
Light Interaction
Preliminary Material Selection
Absorption
Reflection and Absorption
References
Basic Theoretical Performance
Introduction
Local Electric Fields
PN Junction Electrical Characteristics
Heterojunction Electrical Characteristics
Electrical Characteristics of Schottky Junctions
Open Circuit Voltage and Short Circuit Current
Optimum Power Conditions
References
Solar Cell Configuration and Performance
Introduction
Optical Orientation
Device Design
Minority Carrier Collection
Device Design
Saturation Current
Device Design
Series Resistance
Solar Cell Performance
Discussion
References
Advanced Approaches
Introduction
Temperature Effects
Heat Flow within a Solar Cell
Optical Concentration
Photocurrent
Performance under Concentration
References
Advanced Approaches II
Introduction
Second Stage Solar Power Systems
Third Generation Solar Cell Systems
Miscellaneous Approaches
References
Polycrystalline and Amorphous Solar Cells
Introduction
Polycrystalline Solar Cells
Cadmium Sulfide/Copper Sulfide
Copper Indium Selenide (CIS
Polycrystalline Silicon
Thin film Cadmium Telluride
Other possibilities for polycrystalline solar cells
Final comments on polycrystalline solar cells
Amorphous Material Based Solar Cells
Amorphous Silicon
Concluding Remarks
References
Concluding Thoughts
Introduction
Economics
Electrical Energy Storage
The System
Final Words
References
Appendices
Conversion Factors
Selected Properties of Semiconductors with Solar Cell Potential
The Saturation Current in PN Junction Solar Cells
Some Useful Physical Constants
Symbols
Subject Index
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