Applied photovoltaics
By: S.R. Wenham ... [et al.].
Contributors: Wenham, S. R.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Earthscan
Published: 2007
Place of publication: London; Sterling, VA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 323
ISBN-13: 9781844074013
Subjects: Photovoltaic power generation.; Photovoltaic cells.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: value: The characteristics of sunlight; value: Semiconductors and P-N junctions; value: The behavior of solar cells; value: Cell properties and design; value: PV cell interconnection and module fabrication; value: Stand-alone photovoltaic system components; value: Designing stand-alone photovoltaic systems; value: Specific purpose photovoltaic applications; value: Remote area power supply systems; value: Grid-connected photovoltaic systems; value: Photovoltaic water pumping system components; value: PV water pumping system design; value: Standard AM0 and AM1.5 spectra; value: Equations for calculating sun position; value: Characteristic days and declinations; value: Some insolation data sources; value: Standards; value: Alternative sources of power for water pumping; value: Stand-alone photovoltaic system design; value: System design for PV-powered water pumping.