Practical handbook of photovoltaics : fundamentals and applications / edited by Augustin McEvoy, Tom Markvart, and Luis Castaner.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

McEvoy, A. J. (Augustin Joseph)

Markvart, T.

Castañer, Luis.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photovoltaic cells--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Photovoltaic cells.

Photovoltaic power generation--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Photovoltaic power generation.

Photovoltaic power systems--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Photovoltaic power systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1269 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

As part of the growing sustainable and renewable energy movement, the design, manufacture and use of photovoltaic devices is increasing in pace and frequency. The Handbook of Photovoltaics will be a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices. The Handbook covers the principles of solar cell function, the raw materials, photovoltaic systems, standards, calibration, testing, economics and case studies. The editors have assembled a cast of internationally-respected contributors from industry and academia. The report is

Contents:

Front Cover; Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface to the Second Edition; Preface to the First Edition; List of Contributors; Introduction; Appendix: Solar Energy Data for Selected Sites; Appendices; Appendix A. Constants, Physical Quantities, and Conversion Factors; Appendix B. List of Principal Symbols; Appendix C. Abbreviations and Acronyms; Appendix D. The Photovoltaic Market; Appendix E. The Photovoltaic Industry; Appendix F. Useful Web Sites and Journals; Appendix G. International Standards With Relevance to Photovoltaics

Appendix H. Books About Solar Cells, Photovoltaic Systems, and Applications Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-28819-2

9786613288196

0-12-385935-2

OCLC:

758334208