Solar Cells and Their Applications
Larry D. Partain (Editor)
Including contributions from some of the world’s leading experts in the field, this book reports the most important recent advances in solar cell technology. From in-depth discussions of breakthroughs in cell,module, and system technologies to a probing look at important environmental, health, and safety issues in the photovoltaic industry, it addresses a broad range of topics of vital interest to solar cell researches, power systems designers, and all those with a professional interest in this important technology. Specific topics include silicon,GaAs,InP,CdTe,a-Si:H,CuInSe29 and GaSb solar cells,concentrators,multijunction cell configurations,space cells,and more.
Present solar cells have a lower cost, higher efficiency and longer lifetime than those produced 10 years ago. In this comprehensive resource, international authorities discuss recent advances in solar cell research which have enhanced the capabilities of solar cells in applications running the gamut from space power to miniature devices.
