Practical Photovoltaics: Electricity from Solar Cells

by Richard J. Komp
Practical Photovoltaics: Electricity from Solar Cells
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6 ratings, 4.00 average rating, 2 reviews (more data...)
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published
June 1995 by Aatec Publications

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Paperback, 218 pages

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093794811X    (isbn13: 9780937948118)

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Practical Photovoltaics, the now-classic reference on solar electricity, offers a unique combination of technical discussion and practical advice. Phy...more




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Rob
09/09/08
Rob rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in January, 2009
well, for what it is, you really couldn't ask for more. i am very glad i put my highly abstract and equation-intensive solar book (Physics of Solar Cells) on hold to read this. chapter one lays out the underlying physics with almost no equations but with lots of good graphs and diagrams and no skimping on concepts. the rest of the book has tons of good stuff about the different candidate materials and their properties, as well as manufacturing methods and very practical info on how an actual,...more
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Davis
05/15/08
Davis rated it: 4 of 5 stars

Read in May, 2008
recommended to Davis by: Amazon personal recommendations
Only for those really interested in photovoltaic cells. Since I'm not an engineer or scientist, the first chapter was a bit too technical. But the rest of the book was easier to comprehend. The book gives you insight into how PV cells work, the applications as well as the limitations. This 3rd revision is a few years old, so there have been other advances since then. However, it does lay a good foundation into understanding PV cells. One big revelation I came away with is the fact that hydrogen,...more
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12/08/08
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11/20/08
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04/13/08
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