Solar Power Basic Concepts (The Science of Electricity)

This book provides an overview of solar cell technologies. Topics include the basic process of solar cells, processes which limit the efficiency of solar cells, and key terminology. This book also provides an overview of practical issues to consider when using solar power.

Table of Contents

A. Photovoltaic Cells Basics
1. Introduction
2. Advantages of Photovoltaic Cells
3. Basic Process of Photovoltaic Cells
4. Possible Events in a Photovoltaic Cell and Resulting Efficiency
5. Electromagnetic Waves and Photovoltaic Cells
6. Temperature and Power in Photovoltaic Cells
7. Inverters: Converting DC to AC
8. Solar Cell, Panel, Module, Array

B. Practical Considerations of Photovoltaic Systems
1. Electronic design choices
2. Protection and Maintenance
3. Orientation to face the sun

C. Technical Details of Photovoltaic Cells
1. Introduction
2. Electron-Hole Pairs
3. N-type, P-type, and Doping
4. PN Junction and One-Way Current