Solar Cells and Optics for Photovoltaic Concentration: (Series in Optics and Optoelectronics)

Luque, A.

ISBN 10: 0852741065 / ISBN 13: 9780852741061

Published by CRC Press, 1989

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Synopsis:

Light concentration in conjunction with solar cells offers the possibility of cost-competitive electricity production. Solar Cells and Optics for Photovoltaic Concentration is a comprehensive text, covering the whole of this field. It embraces both optical and device aspects of photovoltaic concentration, giving an in-depth coverage of the subject not to be found in other books. The authors discuss the theory of solar cells, dealing in detail with concentrating cells, and there is a strong slant towards practical applications. A number of topics, such as high injection and point contact cells, are presented for the first time in this book. An extensive treatment of non-ionising optics provides a background not frequently found among photovoltaic specialists, which may lead to crucial advances in concentrating photovoltaics. Professor Luque, who has recently been awarded the Torres Queuedo Prize (the most important in Spain for technological research) and his colleagues at the Instituto de Energia Solar in Madrid have been at the forefront of solar cell research for many years. Among other achievements they have developed the bifacial cells, a key for static concentration, now currently manufactured by a company created for the purpose. Their achievements in high-efficiency cells and in concentrators of novel structure are also worthy of notice. Solar Cells and Optics for Photovoltaic Concentration will be indispensible to any scientist or engineer working in the field.

Synopsis: This study presents methods and devices for concentrating solar light energy for the generation of electricity. It is based on work carried out at the Instituto de Energia Solar, Madrid, where there have been advances made in the design and construction of more efficient solar cells. The text explores the bifacial cell, which was invented by Antonio Luque, along with solar cells, heavily doped zones, and high injection, including non-linear effects and series resistance effects. The book concludes by analyzing the role of gallium arsenide and related cells.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Solar Cells and Optics for Photovoltaic ...
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 1989
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good