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Solar Energy: The physics and engineering of photovoltaic conversion, technologies and systems
This book uniquely covers both the physics of photovoltaic (PV) cells and the design of PV systems for real-life applications,
- The fundamental principles of semiconductor solar cells. - PV crystalline silicon solar cells; thin-film cells; PV modules; third-generation concepts. - PV systems, from simple stand-alone to complex systems connected to the grid; components; design; deployment; performance.
The book is an invaluable reference for researchers, industrial engineers and designers working in solar energy generation. The book is also ideal for university and third-level physics or engineering courses on solar photovoltaics, with exercises to check students’ understanding and reinforce learning. It is the perfect companion to the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Solar Energy (DelftX, ET.3034TU) presented by co-author Arno Smets. The course is available in English on the nonprofit open source edX.org platform, and in Arabic on edraak.org. Over 100,000 students have already registered for these MOOCs.
- The fundamental principles of semiconductor solar cells. - PV crystalline silicon solar cells; thin-film cells; PV modules; third-generation concepts. - PV systems, from simple stand-alone to complex systems connected to the grid; components; design; deployment; performance.
The book is an invaluable reference for researchers, industrial engineers and designers working in solar energy generation. The book is also ideal for university and third-level physics or engineering courses on solar photovoltaics, with exercises to check students’ understanding and reinforce learning. It is the perfect companion to the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Solar Energy (DelftX, ET.3034TU) presented by co-author Arno Smets. The course is available in English on the nonprofit open source edX.org platform, and in Arabic on edraak.org. Over 100,000 students have already registered for these MOOCs.
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First published April 1, 2016
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July 19, 2019
An in-depth knowledge base on Solar Energy and its modeling are provided in this book. It helped me in evaluating PV system models and learn about various technologies used in the market at the moment as well as various new concepts that have room for further research.
For anyone who is looking to learn more in the area of solar energy (photovoltaics in depth). I would definitely recommend this book as it covers all the areas that you need to know.
For anyone who is looking to learn more in the area of solar energy (photovoltaics in depth). I would definitely recommend this book as it covers all the areas that you need to know.
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January 6, 2018
Hooray finally finished book and class. Book is a very good addition to the EDX class. More problems to work to get more practice is always a good thing, and the descriptions are similar to the lectures but not exactly the same. Slightly more information in slightly different format. Again, a good thing.
January 30, 2021
A good book to learn all about Solar Energy.
Though the book requires basic understanding of science and engineering, it is a good book to learn all about solar Energy and how to utilize it. What are the drawbacks and what are we doing to overcome it. Reading this book, one will easily get a general idea of how sunlight is converted into electricity.
Though the book requires basic understanding of science and engineering, it is a good book to learn all about solar Energy and how to utilize it. What are the drawbacks and what are we doing to overcome it. Reading this book, one will easily get a general idea of how sunlight is converted into electricity.
November 2, 2023
Detailed but easy to follow
This book covers it all, from high level to all the equations involved, from tracking the sun to they layers of a solar cell, to efficiencies and energy storage. Way too much information for my brain but I was still able to learn at a higher level what's involved and how it all works.
Well done to all the authors.
This book covers it all, from high level to all the equations involved, from tracking the sun to they layers of a solar cell, to efficiencies and energy storage. Way too much information for my brain but I was still able to learn at a higher level what's involved and how it all works.
Well done to all the authors.
January 24, 2020
about various technologies used in the market at the moment as well as various new concepts that have room for further research.
For anyone who is looking to learn more in the area of solar energy (photovoltaics in
For anyone who is looking to learn more in the area of solar energy (photovoltaics in
September 24, 2018
Comprehensive textbook for solar energy and solar system with PV technology. Best use with online MOOC course on edx
October 4, 2018
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