McEvoy’s Handbook of Photovoltaics Fundamentals and Applications 3rd Edition by Soteris Kalogirou 0128103975 9780128103975

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ISBN-13 :  9780128103975

Author: Soteris Kalogirou 

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.

McEvoy’s Handbook of Photovoltaics Fundamentals and Applications 3rd table of contents:

Part I-1: Solar Cells
Chapter I-1-A. Principles of Solar Cell Operation
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Electrical Characteristics
3 Optical Properties
4 Typical Solar Cell Structures
References
Chapter I-1-B. Semiconductor Materials and Modeling
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Semiconductor Band Structure
3 Carrier Statistics in Semiconductors
4 The Transport Equations
5 Carrier Mobility
6 Carrier Generation by Optical Absorption
7 Recombination
8 Radiation Damage
9 Heavy Doping Effects
10 Properties of Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon
Acknowledgments
References
Further Reading
Chapter I-1-C. Ideal Efficiencies
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Thermodynamic Efficiencies
3 Efficiencies in Terms of Energies
4 Efficiencies Using the Shockley Solar Cell Equation
5 General Comments on Efficiencies
References
Part I-2: Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
Chapter I-2-A. Crystalline Silicon: Manufacture and Properties
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Characteristics of Silicon Wafers for Use in Photovoltaic Manufacturing
3 Feedstock Silicon
4 Crystal Preparation Methods
5 Shaping and Wafering
References
Chapter I-2-B. High-Efficiency Silicon Solar Cell Concepts
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 High-Efficiency Laboratory Cells
3 Commercial Al-BSF Screen-Printed Cells
4 Commercial Laser-Processed Cells
5 Commercial Heterojunction Cells
6 Commercial Rear-Contacted Cells
7 Bifacial Cells
8 Commercial Shift to High Efficiency
9 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter I-2-C. Low-Cost Industrial Technologies for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Cell Processing
3 Industrial Solar Cell Technologies
4 Cost of Commercial Photovoltaic Modules
References
Further Reading
Chapter I-2-D. Thin Crystalline and Polycrystalline Silicon Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction and Overview
2 Previous Reviews
3 Perspective
4 Solar Cells Made by Wafer Thinning
5 Silicon Layer Transfer
6 Solar Cells Made in Silicon Films Deposited on Low-Cost Substrates
7 Features for Optical Enhancement of Thin-Film Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells
8 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cell Bibliography
Part I-3: Thin Film Technologies
Chapter I-3-A. Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon (a-Si:H) Layers
3 Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Silicon (µc-Si:H) Layers
4 Functioning of Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells with p–i–n and n–i–p Structures
5 Tandem and Multijunction Solar Cells
6 Module Production and Performance
7 Conclusions
References
Chapter I-3-B. CdTe Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Material Properties of CdTe
3 The CdTe/CdS Solar Cell in Superstrate Configuration
4 Different Methods of CdTe Film Deposition
5 Transparent Conductive Oxide
6 Buffer Layer
7 Back Contact
8 The Copper Issue
9 The Activation Treatment of CdTe
10 The Doping Issue
11 The Band Grading
12 Characterization Methods
13 Substrate Configuration CdTe Solar Cells
14 Flexible CdTe Cells
15 Ultra-thin CdTe Cells
16 Industrial Module Production
17 The Environmental Issue
18 Conclusions
References
Chapter I-3-C. Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin-Film Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Material Properties
3 Cell and Module Technology
4 Device Physics
5 Wide-Gap Chalcopyrites
6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Further Reading
Part I-4: Space and Concentrator Cells
Chapter I-4-A. GaAs and High-Efficiency Space Cells
Abstract
1 Historical Review of III–V Solar Cells
2 Single-Junction III–V Space Solar Cells
3 Multijunction Space Solar Cells
Acknowledgments
References
Further Reading
Chapter I-4-B. High-Efficiency III–V Multijunction Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Special Aspects of III–V Multijunction Solar Cells
3 III–V Solar Cells
4 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter I-4-C. High-Efficiency Back-Contact Silicon Solar Cells for One-Sun and Concentrator Applications
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Different Types of Backside-Contact Silicon Solar Cells
3 Modeling of Backside-Contact Solar Cells
4 Perimeter and Edge Recombination
5 Manufacturing Process for Backside-Contact Solar Cells
6 Stability of Backside-Contact Cells
7 Toward 30% Efficiency Silicon Cells
8 How to Improve the Efficiency of Backside-Contact Solar Cells?
9 IBC Cells for One-Sun Applications
10 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Part- I-5: Dye-Sensitized and Organic Solar Cells
Chapter I-5-A. Dye-Sensitized Photoelectrochemical Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Photoelectrochemical Cells
3 Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
4 Future Outlook
References
Chapter I-5-B. Organic Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Organic Electronic Materials
3 Principles of Device Operation
4 Optimizing Solar Cell Performance
5 Production Issues
6 Conclusions
References
Further Reading
Part II-1: Photovoltaic Systems
Chapter II-1-A. The Role of Solar-Radiation Climatology in the Design of Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Key Features of the Radiation Climatology in Various Parts of the World
3 Quantitative Processing of Solar Radiation for Photovoltaic Design
4 The Stochastic Generation of Solar-Radiation Data
5 Computing the Solar Geometry
6 The Estimation of Hourly Global and Diffuse Horizontal Irradiation
7 The Estimation of the All-Sky Irradiation on Inclined Planes from Hourly Time Series of Horizontal Irradiation
8 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
US Data may be Found in the Following References
Appendix Solar Energy Data for Selected Sites
Chapter II-1-B. Energy Yield in Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Outdoor Photovoltaic Performance Evaluation
3 Energy Yield Modeling
4 Performance Evaluation of Different Photovoltaic Technologies Under Actual Operating Conditions
5 Application of Energy Yield Models
6 Summary
References
Chapter II-1-C. Review of System Design and Sizing Tools
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems Sizing
3 Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
4 Photovoltaic System Design and Sizing Tools
References
Chapter II-1-D. A Survey on the Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Photovoltaic Systems
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Artificial Intelligence Techniques
3 Applications of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Modeling, Control, Sizing, Prediction, and Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Photovoltaic Systems
4 Conclusions
References
Part II-2: Balance-of-System Components
Chapter II-2-A. System Electronics
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 DC to DC Power Conversion
3 DC to AC Power Conversion (Inversion)
4 Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems
5 Photovoltaic Systems Connected to the Local Electricity Utility
6 Available Products and Practical Considerations
7 Electromagnetic Compatibility
References
Chapter II-2-B. Batteries in PV Systems
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 What Is a Battery?
3 Why Use a Battery in Photovoltaic Systems?
4 Battery Duty Cycle in Photovoltaic Systems
5 The Battery as a “Black Box”
6 The Battery as a Complex Electrochemical System
7 Types of Battery Used in Photovoltaic Systems
8 Lead–Acid Batteries
9 Nickel–Cadmium Batteries
10 How Long Will the Battery Last in a Photovoltaic System?
11 Selecting the Best Battery for a Photovoltaic Application
12 Calculating Battery Size for a Photovoltaic System
13 Looking After the Battery Properly
14 Summary and Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Further Reading
PART II-3: Grid-Connected Systems
Chapter II-3-A. Grid Connection of Photovoltaic Systems: Technical and Regulatory Issues
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Principal Grid Integration and Operational Issues
3 Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems
4 Principal Connection Issues
5 Ancillary Services, System Requirements, and Energy Storage
6 Grid Connection Standards and Regulations
Acknowledgments
References
Further Reading
Chapter II-3-B. Installation Guidelines: Construction and Integrated PV Roof
Abstract
1 Roofs
2 Facades
3 Ground-Mounted Systems
Reference
Further Reading
Chapter II-3-C. Installation Guidelines: Electrical
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Codes and Regulations
3 Direct Current Ratings (Array Voltage and Current Maxima)
4 Device Ratings and Component Selection
5 Array Fault Protection
6 Earthing Arrangements
7 Protection Against Lighting and Overvoltage Effects
8 Protection Against Fire
9 Protection by Design
10 Labeling
Editor’s Note
References
Chapter II-3-D. Smart Grid and Energy Storage
Abstract
1 Smart Grid
2 Smarter Distribution Networks
3 Integration of Photovoltaic With Electrical Energy Supply
4 Transport of Electrical Power
5 Net Metering
6 Energy Storage
References
Part II-4: Space and Concentrator Systems
Chapter II-4-A. CPV Systems
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Main Features of Typical Concentrator Modules
3 Concentrator Photovoltaic Module Performance
4 Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
5 Performance Assessment of Concentrator Photovoltaic Systems
6 Estimation of the Energy Yield of a Concentrator Photovoltaic Plant
7 Electrical Mismatches in Concentrator Photovoltaic Plants
8 Summary
References
Chapter II-4-B. Operation of Solar Cells in a Space Environment
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Space Missions and Their Environments
3 Space Solar Cells
4 Small Power Systems
5 Large Power Systems
References
Chapter II-4-C. Calibration, Testing, and Monitoring of Space Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Calibration of Solar Cells
3 Testing of Space Solar Cells and Arrays
4 Monitoring of Space Solar Cells and Arrays
Acknowledgments
References
Part-II-5: Case Studies
Chapter II-5-A. Architectural Integration of Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Photovoltaic Technologies and Light Absorbing Materials
3 Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Against Building Added Photovoltaic
4 Building Integration of Photovoltaic Cells
5 Constructability—Costs and Savings
6 Aesthetics in Photovoltaic Technology
7 Built Examples
8 Future Trends
References
Further Reading
Chapter II-5-B. Utility-Scale Solar Power
Abstract
1 What Is Utility-Scale Solar?
2 Design Issues for Utility-Scale Solar
3 Utility-Scale Photovoltaic Project Development
4 Regulatory Issues for Solar Parks
5 Market Growth and Potential
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter II-5-C. Solar-Powered Products
Abstract
1 The Genesis of Solar-Powered Products
2 Stand-Alone Consumer Products
3 Solar Products for Grid Connection
4 Non-Consumer Products
5 Designing Photovoltaic for Products
6 Solar Products of the Future
Acknowledgments
Part III: Testing, Monitoring, and Calibration
Chapter III-1-A. Characterization and Diagnosis of Silicon Wafers, Ingots, and Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Factors Affecting Carrier Recombination
3 Measurement of the Minority Carrier Lifetime
4 Relationship Between Recombination Parameters and Device Characteristics
5 Applications to Process Monitoring and Control of Silicon Solar Cells
6 Conclusions
References
Chapter III-1-B. Standards, Calibration, and Testing of PV Modules and Solar Cells
Abstract
1 Photovoltaic Performance Measurements
2 Diagnostic Measurements
3 Commercial Equipment
4 Module Reliability and Qualification Testing
5 Module Degradation Case Study
References
Chapter III-1-C. PV System Monitoring
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Concepts
3 Monitoring Regimes
References
Part IV: Environment and Health
Chapter IV-1-A. Overview of Potential Hazards
Abstract
1 Introduction
2 Overview of Hazards in PV Manufacture
3 Crystalline Silicon (c-Si) Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Modules
4 Amorphous Silicon (a-Si) and Tandem a-Si/Nanocrystalline Si Photovoltaic Modules
5 Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) Photovoltaic Modules
6 Copper Indium (Gallium) Diselenide (CIGS) Photovoltaic Modules
7 Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) High-Efficiency Solar Cells
8 Operation of Photovoltaic Modules
9 Photovoltaic Module Decommissioning
10 Conclusion

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