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: title: The characteristics of sunlight; title: Semiconductors and P-N junctions; title: The behavior of solar cells; title: Cell properties and design; title: PV cell interconnection and module fabrication; title: Stand-alone photovoltaic system components; title: Designing stand-alone photovoltaic systems; title: Specific purpose photovoltaic applications; title: Remote area power supply systems; title: Grid-connected photovoltaic systems; title: Photovoltaic water pumping system components; title: PV water pumping system design; title: Standard AM0 and AM1.5 spectra; title: Equations for calculating sun position; title: Characteristic days and declinations; title: Some insolation data sources; title: Standards; title: Alternative sources of power for water pumping; title: Stand-alone photovoltaic system design; title: System design for PV-powered water pumping.