Photovoltaic Solar Energy: From Fundamentals to Applications, Volume 1 Van Angele Reinders, Pierre J. Verlinden and Wilfried van Sark is an English-language textbook that provides an extensive overview of the latest developments in photovoltaic solar energy. The book covers the technical foundations and applications of photovoltaic solar energy and is intended for professionals and researchers in this field.
This edition discusses the fundamental principles of photovoltaic technology, from materials and solar cells to modules and integration into the power grid. It highlights important innovations and presents various types of PV technologies, including crystalline silicon, thin film, and hybrid systems. The work sets a modern context for technical characteristics, economic aspects, and practical applications of solar energy.
Key features:
- Written by international specialists active in the field of materials science, solar cell research, and applied R&D;
- Covers basic knowledge about light, photons, and solar irradiance;
- Includes core techniques such as characterization, economics, and applications of various types of photovoltaic solar technologies;
- Each chapter concludes with fundamentals, formulas, and future perspectives within this rapidly developing field.
This textbook is a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, and advanced students who delve into photovoltaic and solar energy applications.
Topics covered align with Electrical engineering, Alternative and renewable energy sources and technology, and TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical.