McEvoy's Handbook of Photovoltaics
Fundamentals and Applications
- 3rd Edition - August 24, 2017
- Latest edition
- Editor: Soteris Kalogirou
- Language: English
Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics, Third Edition, is a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices. This fully revised h… Read more
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Description
Description
Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics, Third Edition, is a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices. This fully revised handbook includes brand new sections on smart grids, net metering and the modeling of photovoltaic systems, as well as fully revised content on developments in photovoltaic applications, the economics of PV manufacturing and updated chapters on solar cell function, raw materials, photovoltaic standards, calibration and testing, all with new examples and case studies.
The editor has assembled internationally-respected contributors from industry and academia around the world to make this a truly global reference. It is essential reading for electrical engineers, designers of systems, installers, architects, policymakers and physicists working with photovoltaics.
Key features
Key features
- Presents a cast of international experts from industry and academia to ensure the highest quality information from multiple stakeholder perspectives
- Covers all things photovoltaics, from the principles of solar cell function and their raw materials, to the installation and design of full photovoltaic systems
- Includes case studies, practical examples, and reports on the latest advances and worldwide applications
Readership
Readership
Engineers and researchers developing & implementing solar technologies in government and private labs, universities, major corporations and small start-ups. Includes Electrical, Civil, Energy and Materials Engineers, as well as installers, students and policy-makers who must gain thorough knowledge of PV
Table of contents
Table of contents
PART I: Solar Radiation
The role of solar radiation climatology in the design of PV systems- J Page
PART II: Solar Cells
a) Introduction
b) Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
c) Thin Film Technologies
d) Space and Concentrator Cells
e) Organic and Dye Sensitized Cells
PART III: Photovoltaic Systems
a) Introduction
b) Balance of System Components
c) Grid Connected Systems
d) Space and Concentrator Systems
e) Case Studies
PART IV: Testing, Monitoring and Calibration
Standards, calibration and testing of PV modules and solar cells
Calibration, testing and monitoring of space solar cells
PART V: Economics, Environment and Business Strategy
Overview of potential hazards
Energy payback time and CO2 emissions of PV systems
World photovoltaic markets
National and regional support programs
Appendices
A Constants, Physical Quantities and Conversion Factors
B List of Principle Symbols
C Abbreviations and Acronyms
D Bibliography
E International and US Standards with Relevance to Photovoltaics
F Useful Websites, Journals and Newsheets
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: August 24, 2017
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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