Emerging Strategies To Reduce Transmission And Thermalization Losses In Solar Cells

Author : Jonas Sandby Lissau,Morten Madsen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783030703585

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Emerging Strategies to Reduce Transmission and Thermalization Losses in Solar Cells by Jonas Sandby Lissau,Morten Madsen Pdf

The book describes emerging strategies to circumvent transmission and thermalization losses in solar cells, and thereby redefine the limits of solar power conversion efficiency. These strategies include the use of organic molecules and rare-earth metal materials. Approaches to augment the efficiency of these processes via near-field enhancement are described as well. This book includes a discussion of state-of-the-art implementations of these emerging strategies in solar cells, both internally, as in molecular intermediate band and charge carrier multiplication, and externally, such as photon up- and down-conversion. Tools for characterization are also provided. Written by leading researchers in the field, this book can be useful to both beginners and experienced researchers in solar energy.

Author : Wilfried van Sark,Bram Hoex,Angèle Reinders,Pierre Verlinden,Nicholas J. Ekins-Daukes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 645 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-08-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119578819

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Photovoltaic Solar Energy by Wilfried van Sark,Bram Hoex,Angèle Reinders,Pierre Verlinden,Nicholas J. Ekins-Daukes Pdf

Photovoltaic Solar Energy Thoroughly updated overview of photovoltaic technology, from materials to modules and systems Volume 2 of Photovoltaic Solar Energy provides fundamental and contemporary knowledge about various photovoltaic technologies in the framework of material science, device physics of solar cells, chemistry for manufacturing, engineering of PV modules, and the design aspects of photovoltaic applications, with the aim of informing the reader about the basic knowledge of each aspect of photovoltaic technologies and applications in the context of the most recent advances in science and engineering. The text is written by leading specialists for each topic in a concise manner and includes the most recent references for deeper study. Moreover, the book gives insights into possible future developments in the field of photovoltaics. The book builds on the success of Volume 1 of Photovoltaic Solar Energy, which was published by Wiley in January 2017. As science and technology is progressing fast in some areas of photovoltaics, several topics needed to be readdressed. Volume 2 also covers some basic aspects of the subject that were not addressed in Volume 1. Sample topics covered in Photovoltaic Solar Energy include: Solar Irradiance Resources Crystalline Silicon Technologies (Cz Ingots, TOPCon, Heterojunction, Passivating contacts, Hydrogenation and Carrier Induced Degradation) Perovskite and Tandem solar cells Characterization and Measurements PV Modules PV Systems and Applications (integration in buildings, agriculture, water, vehicles) Sustainability Providing comprehensive coverage of the subject, Photovoltaic Solar Energy is an essential resource for undergraduate and graduate students in science or engineering, young professionals in PV research or the PV industry, professors, teachers, and PV specialists who want to receive updated information. A scientific or engineering degree is a prerequisite.

Author : Takashi Kita,Yukihiro Harada,Shigeo Asahi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811390890

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Energy Conversion Efficiency of Solar Cells by Takashi Kita,Yukihiro Harada,Shigeo Asahi Pdf

This book offers a concise primer on energy conversion efficiency and the Shockley-Queisser limit in single p-n junction solar cells. It covers all the important fundamental physics necessary to understand the conversion efficiency, which is indispensable in studying, investigating, analyzing, and designing solar cells in practice. As such it is valuable as a supplementary text for courses on photovoltaics, and bridges the gap between advanced topics in solar cell device engineering and the fundamental physics covered in undergraduate courses. The book first introduces the principles and features of solar cells compared to those of chemical batteries, and reviews photons, statistics and radiation as the physics of the source energy. Based on these foundations, it clarifies the conversion efficiency of a single p-n junction solar cell and discusses the Shockley-Queisser limit. Furthermore, it looks into various concepts of solar cells for breaking through the efficiency limit given in the single junction solar cell and presents feasible theoretical predictions. To round out readers’ knowledge of p-n junctions, the final chapter also reviews the essential semiconductor physics. The foundation of solar cell physics and engineering provided here is a valuable resource for readers with no background in solar cells, such as upper undergraduate and master students. At the same time, the deep insights provided allow readers to step seamlessly into other advanced books and their own research topics.

Author : Muhammad Amjad,Enio Pedone Bandarra Filho,Shafiq Ahmad,Fahid Riaz,Muhammad Abdul Qyyum,Yanwei Hu,Jabbar Gardy
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9782832522134

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Energy materials based novel solar thermal applications by Muhammad Amjad,Enio Pedone Bandarra Filho,Shafiq Ahmad,Fahid Riaz,Muhammad Abdul Qyyum,Yanwei Hu,Jabbar Gardy Pdf

Author : Abdulkerim Gok
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-01-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789848229

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Reliability and Ecological Aspects of Photovoltaic Modules by Abdulkerim Gok Pdf

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy is expected to be the world's largest source of electricity in the future. To enhance the long-term reliability of PV modules, a thorough understanding of failure mechanisms is of vital importance. In addition, it is important to address the potential downsides to this technology. These include the hazardous chemicals needed for manufacturing solar cells, especially for thin-film technologies, and the large number of PV modules disposed of at the end of their lifecycles. This book discusses the reliability and environmental aspects of PV modules.

Author : Ian D. Sharp,Harry A. Atwater,Hans Joachim Lewerenz
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781782625551

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Integrated Solar Fuel Generators by Ian D. Sharp,Harry A. Atwater,Hans Joachim Lewerenz Pdf

This book describes the critical areas of research and development towards viable integrated solar fuels systems, the current state of the art of these efforts and outlines future research needs.

Author : Peter Würfel,Uli Würfel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783527413096

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Physics of Solar Cells by Peter Würfel,Uli Würfel Pdf

The new edition of this highly regarded textbook provides a detailed overview of the most important characterization techniques for solar cells and a discussion of their advantages and disadvantages. It describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. The text is now complete with examples of how the appropriate characterization techniques enable the distinction between several potential limitation factors, describing how quantities that have been introduced theoretically in earlier chapters become experimentally accessible. With exercises after each chapter to reinforce the newly acquired knowledge and requiring no more than standard physics knowledge, this book enables students and professionals to understand the factors driving conversion efficiency and to apply this to their own solar cell development.

Author : Thomas Dittrich
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781786344502

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Materials Concepts for Solar Cells by Thomas Dittrich Pdf

A modern challenge is for solar cell materials to enable the highest solar energy conversion efficiencies, at costs as low as possible, and at an energy balance as sustainable as necessary in the future. This textbook explains the principles, concepts and materials used in solar cells. It combines basic knowledge about solar cells and the demanded criteria for the materials with a comprehensive introduction into each of the four classes of materials for solar cells, i.e. solar cells based on crystalline silicon, epitaxial layer systems of III-V semiconductors, thin-film absorbers on foreign substrates, and nano-composite absorbers. In this sense, it bridges a gap between basic literature on the physics of solar cells and books specialized on certain types of solar cells. The last five years had several breakthroughs in photovoltaics and in the research on solar cells and solar cell materials. We consider them in this second edition. For example, the high potential of crystalline silicon with charge-selective hetero-junctions and alkaline treatments of thin-film absorbers, based on chalcopyrite, enabled new records. Research activities were boosted by the class of hybrid organic-inorganic metal halide perovskites, a promising newcomer in the field. This is essential reading for students interested in solar cells and materials for solar cells. It encourages students to solve tasks at the end of each chapter. It has been well applied for postgraduate students with background in materials science, engineering, chemistry or physics.

Author : Amjad Anvari-Moghaddam,Behnam Mohammadi-ivatloo,Fazel Mohammadi
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783036515595

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Emerging Technologies for the Energy Systems of the Future by Amjad Anvari-Moghaddam,Behnam Mohammadi-ivatloo,Fazel Mohammadi Pdf

Energy systems are transiting from conventional energy systems to modernized and smart energy systems. This Special Issue covers new advances in the emerging technologies for modern energy systems from both technical and management perspectives. In modern energy systems, an integrated and systematic view of different energy systems, from local energy systems and islands to national and multi-national energy hubs, is important. From the customer perspective, a modern energy system is required to have more intelligent appliances and smart customer services. In addition, customers require the provision of more useful information and control options. Another challenge for the energy systems of the future is the increased penetration of renewable energy sources. Hence, new operation and planning tools are required for hosting renewable energy sources as much as possible.

Author : Martin A. Green
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2006-09-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540265634

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Third Generation Photovoltaics by Martin A. Green Pdf

Photovoltaics, the direct conversion of sunlight to electricity, is now the fastest growing technology for electricity generation. Present "first generation" products use the same silicon wafers as in microelectronics. "Second generation" thin-films, now entering the market, have the potential to greatly improve the economics by eliminating material costs. Martin Green, one of the world’s foremost photovoltaic researchers, argues in this book that "second generation" photovoltaics will eventually reach its own material cost constraints, engendering a "third generation" of high performance thin-films. The book explores, self-consistently, the energy conversion potential of advanced approaches for improving photovoltaic performance and outlines possible implementation paths.

Author : Roland Scheer,Hans-Werner Schock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783527633722

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Chalcogenide Photovoltaics by Roland Scheer,Hans-Werner Schock Pdf

This first comprehensive description of the most important material properties and device aspects closes the gap between general books on solar cells and journal articles on chalcogenide-based photovoltaics. Written by two very renowned authors with years of practical experience in the field, the book covers II-VI and I-III-VI2 materials as well as energy conversion at heterojunctions. It also discusses the latest semiconductor heterojunction models and presents modern analysis concepts. Thin film technology is explained with an emphasis on current and future techniques for mass production, and the book closes with a compendium of failure analysis in photovoltaic thin film modules. With its overview of the semiconductor physics and technology needed, this practical book is ideal for students, researchers, and manufacturers, as well as for the growing number of engineers and researchers working in companies and institutes on chalcogenide photovoltaics.

Author : C. Julian Chen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118044599

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Physics of Solar Energy by C. Julian Chen Pdf

PHYSICS OF Solar Energy Science/Physics/Energy The definitive guide to the science of solar energy You hold in your hands the first, and only, truly comprehensive guide to the most abundant and most promising source of alternative energy—solar power. In recent years, all major countries in the world have been calling for an energy revolution. The renewable energy industry will drive a vigorous expansion of the global economy and create more “green” jobs. The use of fossil fuels to power our way of living is moving toward an inevitable end, with sources of coal, petroleum, and natural gas being fiercely depleted. Solar energy offers a ubiquitous, inexhaustible, clean, and highly efficient way of meeting the energy needs of the twenty-first century. This book is designed to give the reader a solid footing in the general and basic physics of solar energy, which will be the basis of research and development in new solar engineering technologies in the years to come. As solar technologies like solar cells, solar thermal power generators, solar water heaters, solar photochemistry applications, and solar space heating-cooling systems become more and more prominent, it has become essential that the next generation of energy experts—both in academia and industry—have a one-stop resource for learning the basics behind the science, applications, and technologies afforded by solar energy. This book fills that need by laying the groundwork for the projected rapid expansion of future solar projects.

Author : Vesselinka Petrova-Koch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540793588

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High-Efficient Low-Cost Photovoltaics by Vesselinka Petrova-Koch Pdf

A bird's-eye view of the developmental trends and problems of recent photovoltaics is presented. The worldwide effort to develop high-efficiency low-cost PV modules, making use of most efficient solar cells and clever low-cost solar concentrators is described.

Author : Ilgu Yun
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789535123019

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Printed Electronics by Ilgu Yun Pdf

Author : Gottfried H. Bauer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-04-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783662466841

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Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion by Gottfried H. Bauer Pdf

This concise primer on photovoltaic solar energy conversion invites readers to reflect on the conversion of solar light into energy at the most fundamental level and encourages newcomers to the field to help find meaningful answers on how photovoltaic solar energy conversion can work (better), eventually contributing to its ongoing advancement. The book is based on lectures given to graduate students in the Physics Department at the University of Oldenburg over the last two decades, yet also provides an easy-to-follow introduction for doctoral and postdoctoral students from related disciplines such as the materials sciences and electrical engineering. Inspired by classic textbooks in the field, it reflects the author’s own ideas on how to understand, visualize and eventually teach the microscopic physical mechanisms and effects, while keeping the text as concise as possible so as to introduce interested readers to the field and balancing essential knowledge with open questions.