4. The Solar Cell
Published Online: 11 AUG 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9781119974543.ch4
Copyright © 2011 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Principles of Solar Cells, LEDs and Diodes: The role of the PN junction
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How to Cite
Kitai, A. (2011) The Solar Cell, in Principles of Solar Cells, LEDs and Diodes: The role of the PN junction, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781119974543.ch4
Publication History
- Published Online: 11 AUG 2011
- Published Print: 19 AUG 2011
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781444318340
Online ISBN: 9781119974543
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Keywords:
- solar cell, and basic solar cell p-n junction design;
- p-n junctions, designed as solar cells - and photovoltaic (PV) electricity production;
- operation of p-n junctions - designed and optimized for solar cells;
- solar cell design and analysis;
- solar cell efficiency and constraints - upper limit on efficiency;
- silicon solar cell technology and wafer preparation;
- concentrating solar systems - with sunlight intensity concentrated
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Light Absorption
Solar Radiation
Solar Cell Design and Analysis
Thin Solar Cells
Solar Cell Generation as a Function of Depth
Solar Cell Efficiency
Silicon Solar Cell Technology: Wafer Preparation
Silicon Solar Cell Technology: Solar Cell Finishing
Silicon Solar Cell Technology: Advanced Production Methods
Thin Film Solar Cells: Amorphous Silicon
Telluride/Selenide/Sulphide Thin-Film Solar Cells
High-Efficiency Multijunction Solar Cells
Concentrating Solar Systems
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Suggestions for Further Reading
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