Applied Photovoltaics (3)

Synopsis

The new edition of this thoroughly considered textbook provides a reliable, accessible and comprehensive guide for students of photovoltaic applications and renewable energy engineering. Written by a group of award-winning authors it is brimming with information and is carefully designed to meet the needs of its readers. Along with exercises and references at the end of each chapter, it features a set of detailed technical appendices that provide essential equations, data sources and standards. The new edition has been fully updated with the latest information on photovoltaic cells, modules, applications and policy. Starting from basics with 'The Characteristics of Sunlight' the reader is guided step-by-step through semiconductors and p-n junctions; the behaviour of solar cells; cell properties and design; and PV cell interconnection and module fabrication. The book covers stand-alone photovoltaic systems; specific purpose photovoltaic systems; remote area power supply systems; grid-connected photovoltaic systems and water pumping. Applied Photovoltaics is highly illustrated and very accessible, providing the reader with all the information needed to start working with photovoltaics.

Copyright:

2012

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

304 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781136528293

Related ISBNs:

9781849776981, 9781849711418, 9781849711425

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

06/14/23

Copyrighted By:

S.R. Wenham, M.A. Green, M.E. Watt, R.P. Corkish and A.B. Sproul

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Technology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Stuart R. Wenham

Edited by:

Martin A. Green

Edited by:

Muriel E. Watt

Edited by:

Richard Corkish

Edited by:

Alistair Sproul