SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAICS ‐ FUNDAMENTALS, TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS,
THIRD EDITION
By SOLANKI, CHETAN SINGH
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ISBN: 978‐81‐203‐5111‐0
Pages: 540
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DESCRIPTION
This thoroughly revised text, now in its third edi on, con nues to provide a detailed discussion on all
the aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies from physics of solar cells to manufacturing
technologies, solar PV system design and their applica ons. The Third Edi on includes a new chapter
on “Advances in c‐Si Cell Processes Suitable for Near Future Commercializa on” (Chapter 8) to
introduce the technological advancement in the commercial produc on to keep the readers up to date.
Organized in three parts, Part I introduces the fundamental principles of solar cell opera on and
design, Part II explains various technologies to fabricate solar cells and PV modules and Part III focuses
on the use of solar photovoltaics as part of the system for providing electrical energy. In addi on to
this, numerous chapter‐end exercises are given to reinforce the understanding of the subject.
The text is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of engineering for their
courses on solar photovoltaic technologies and renewable energy technologies. The book is of
immense use for teachers, researchers and professionals working in the photovoltaic field. In a
nutshell, this book is an absolute must‐read for all those who want to understand and apply the basics
behind photovoltaic devices and systems.
CONTENTS
Foreword • Preface • Preface to the First Edi on • Acknowledgements
List of Symbols • Abbrevia ons • Interna onal System of Units
Part I: Solar Cell Fundamentals
1. Place of PV in World Energy Scenario
2. Fundamentals of Semiconductors
3. Charge Carriers and Their Mo on in Semiconductor
4. P‐N Junc on Diode: An Introduc on to Solar Cells
5. Design of Solar Cells
Part II: Solar Cell Technologies
6. Produc on of Si
7. Si Wafer‐based Solar Cell Technology
8. Advances in c‐Si Cell Processes Suitable for Near Future Commercializa on
9. Thin Film Solar Cell Technologies
10. Concentrator PV Cells and Systems
11. Emerging Solar Cell Technologies and Concepts
Part III: Solar Photovoltaic Applica ons
12. Solar Radia on
13. Solar Photovoltaic Modules
14. Balance of Solar PV Systems
15. Photovoltaic System Design and Applica ons
Appendix A Best Solar Cell Efficiency Table
Appendix B Es ma on of Solar Radia on
Appendix C Monthly Global Solar Radia on Data around the World
Appendix D Worksheet for Designing Stand‐alone Solar PV Systems
Appendix E Look up Table for Present Worth Factor of Future Investments
Bibliography • Index
ABOUT THE AUTHOR(s)
Chetan Singh Solanki, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Department of Energy Science and
Engineering at Indian Ins tute of Technology Bombay (IITB). He is the recipient of Young Scien st
Award from European Material Research Society (2003), Young Inves gator Award from IIT Bombay
(2009) and several other awards for paper presenta ons. He has also authored several books including
Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems: A Manual for Technicians, Trainers and Engineers and
Renewable Energy Technologies: A Prac cal Guides for Beginners, published by PHI Learning, New
Delhi. The Hindi version of la er book received first prize from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
(MNRE), Govt. of India in 2011.
His research areas of interest include PV cells and systems, high efficiency c‐Si cells, Si‐nanostructures
for PV applica ons, thin film c‐Si solar cells and concentrated PV systems. Dr. Solanki is currently one of
the principal inves gators of Na onal Center for Photovoltaic Research and Educa on (NCPRE) at IIT
Bombay which is funded by MNRE. He is also running a project for providing solar lamps to millions of
students in rural areas (www.millionsoul.iitb.ac.in).
Visit h p://www.ese.iitb.ac.in/~chetan/index.htm to know more about the author and his research
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