Photovoltaics, or solar cells, are a viable option as a nonpolluting renewable energy source. This text is designed to be an overview of photovoltaic solar cells for those in the fields of optics and optical engineering, as well as those who are interested in energy policy, economics, and the requirements for efficient photo-to-electric energy conversion.
Contents
- List of Symbols and Terms
- Preface
- Introduction to Solar Cells
- Absorbing Solar Energy
- Solar Cell Equations
- Photoelectrochemistry
- Generalized Model of a Solar Converter
- Concentrators of Light
- Economics of Photovoltaic Cells and Designs
- Appendix
- A Basic Solar Energy Library for the Optical Specialist
- Index
