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Crystalline silicon solar cells adolf goetzberger joachim knobloch bernhard vo. Peter wurfel physics of solar cells from basic principles to advanced concepts 2nd, updated and expanded edition problems and solutions by uli wurfel. Gray purdue university, west lafayette, indiana, usa 3. A large number of solar cells spread over a large area can work together to convert the light into electricity. Wurfel s book describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. It describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and.
Light shining on the solar cell produces both a current and a voltage to generate electric power. The textbook describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. Besides an ambition to realize lowcost organic solar cells, he is also highly interested in selective contacts and modelling solar cells. He received a phd from the university of freiburg in 2006. Peter wurfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. Based on the highly successful german version, but thoroughly revised and updated, this edition contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of. Physics of solar cells, from principles to new concepts. The second step is the transformation into electrical energy by generating current and voltage. We also compare operation and e ciencies of devices in section 10. Physics of solar cells ebook by peter wurfel 9783527496. Download product flyer is to download pdf in new tab. Basic principles of organic photovoltaic devices typically most of the organic compounds are inert for electrical conductivity due to the presence of strong covalent bonds. The best commercial solar cells based on singlecrystal silicon are about 18% efficient.
Uli wurfel studied physics at the universities of freiburg and heidelberg. The solar cell is assumed to be a blackbody at 300k. It describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. Description download the physics of solar cells jenny nelson comments. Jul 26, 2019 solar cells are often bundled together to make larger units called solar modules, themselves coupled into even bigger units known as solar panels the black or bluetinted slabs you see on peoples homestypically with several hundred individual solar cells per roof or chopped into chips to provide power for small gadgets like pocket. Buy physics of solar cells, the series on properties of semiconductor materials by nelson, jenny isbn. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Silicon is what is known as a semiconductor, meaning that it shares some of the properties of metals and some of those of an.
Whether theyre adorning your calculator or orbiting our planet on satellites, they rely on the the photoelectric effect. Basics of photovoltaic energy conversion carnot cycle and a solar thermal engine thermalization produces chemical energy of ehpairs why semiconductors. Physics of solar cells from basic principles to advanced concepts. Application of pn junctions within solar cells is discussed. Basic structure of solar cells physics of solar cells. Report the physics of solar cells jenny nelson please fill this form, we will try to respond as soon as possible. Iv contents list of symbols ix preface xi 1 problems of the energy economy 1. Physics of solar cells by peter wurfel overdrive rakuten. This book is the result of a series of lectures dealing with the physics of solar cells. Solar or photovoltaic cells convert the suns energy into electricity. Peter wurfel, university of karlsruhe, germany monday 31 may, from 11.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading physics of solar cells. Peter wurfel, 97835274126, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It can yield chemical fuel via natural photosynthesis in green plants or artificial photosynthesis in humanengineered systems. Solar energy technology photovoltaic or pv cells convert light energy into electricity. Conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy 6. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. Describe efficiency limitations of a typical solar cell. Peter wurfel, 9783527408573, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A solar cell is an electrical device that converts the solar energy into electric current. Nelson 8 19 february 2010 imperial college london u. Physics of solar cells dr peter wurfel, uli wurfel haftad. Since 2009 he is head of the group dye and organic solar cells at the fraunhofer institute for solar energy systems ise in freiburg. From basic principles to advanced concepts no longer used.
Based on the highly successful german version, but thoroughly revised and updated, this edition contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion. On the basis of the cost problem, we have developed new solar cells based on organic and organicinorganic hybrid materials. Denis ar con ljubljana, may 2011 abstract this seminar is a short overview of current photovoltaics. Perovskite solar cell psc materials a perovskite solar cell. The physics of solar cells, 2003, 363 pages, jenny nelson. The active region is thick enough to absorb all light above the band gap. Wurfel p physics of solar cells from principles to new conceptsspringer 2005. Constraints on novel solar cells panels 1 due to the cost of the balance of systems, a solar cell of zero cost must exhibit efficiency greater than about 15% to be financially practical. Fundamental properties of solar cells, principles and. The physics of the solar cell sharif university of. This site looks at the development of photovoltaics as a domestic and industrial source of energy, including some quite detailed.
Based on the highly regarded and extremely successful first edition. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of the photovoltaic cell. Wurfel p physics of solar cells from principles to new. Laboratory solar cells based on cheaper dye sensitization of oxide semiconductors are typically less than 10% efficient, and those based on even cheaper organic materials are 25% efficient. Jan 01, 2005 peter wurfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. For an extensive description of the physics of solar cells, we refer to, for example, nelson 19 and w urfel. Wurfel p physics of solar cells from principles to new concepts. I am grateful to the many students who called my attention to errors and suggested improvements. Peter wurfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step. From principles to new concepts wurfels book describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind.
Based on the highly regarded and extremely successful first edition, this thoroughly revised, updated and expanded edition contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion. From basic principles to advanced concepts peter wurfel, uli wurfel the new edition of this highly regarded textbook provides a detailed overview of the most important characterization techniques for solar cells and a discussion of their advantages and disadvantages. Describe the effects of temperature, illumination intensity, and lateral inhomogeneity on solar cell efficiency. Introduction to the physics of electronics, myron f. Junction solar cells w shockley and hj queisser, j appl phys 32, pp. Sunlight can be converted into electricity by exciting electrons in a solar cell.
Solar cells and microelectronic devices share the same basic technology. Peter wurfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered. This process requires firstly, a material in which the absorption of light raises an electron to a higher energy state. Wurfel, 9783527404285, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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