Photovoltaic Modules : Technology and Reliability.

Photovoltaic Modules : Technology and Reliability.

From handcrafted devices used for space satellites, photovoltaic devices have developed into mass products sold in millions and applied all over the world. This interdisciplinary book provides insight into manufacturing techniques, materials design strategies, and life analysis of wafer-based photov...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wirth, Harry
Other Authors: Weiß, Karl-Anders, Wiesmeier, Cornelia
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Boston : De Gruyter, 2016.
Subjects:
Photovoltaic power systems > Equipment and supplies.
Photovoltaic cells.
photovoltaic cells.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Mechanical.
Photovoltaic cells
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface ; Contents ; Symbols and units ; Part I: Crystalline Silicon Module Technology ; 1 Introduction ; 2 Solar cell properties ; 2.1 Types of solar cells ; 2.2 IV parameters and the electricmodel ; 2.2.1 IV curve ; 2.2.2 One-diode model.
  • 2.2.3 Deriving circuit parameters from measuredIV curves 2.2.4 Two-diode model with reverse breakdown ; 2.3 Cell efficiency ; 2.4 Spectral response ; 2.5 Temperature coefficients for cell power ; 2.6 Low light response ; 2.7 Mechanical properties ; 2.8 Thermomechanical properties.
  • 2.9 Cellmetallization and contact pads 2.9.1 Front-to-back contact cells ; 2.9.2 Back contact cells ; 2.10 Antireflective texturing and coating ; 3 Module design, materials, and production ; 3.1 Cell interconnection ; 3.1.1 Ribbons and wires ; 3.1.2 Structured interconnectors.
  • 3.1.3 Conductive backsheet 3.1.4 Cell shingling ; 3.1.5 Soldering processes ; 3.1.6 Solders ; 3.1.7 Electrically conductive adhesives ; 3.1.8 Joint characterization ; 3.2 Covers and encapsulants ; 3.2.1 Front cover ; 3.2.2 Rear cover ; 3.2.3 Encapsulants.
  • 3.2.4 Edge sealed designs without encapsulant 3.2.5 Laminate characterization ; 3.3 Junctions and frame ; 3.4 Module production ; 3.4.1 Production process ; 3.4.2 Production equipment ; 3.5 Module recycling ; 4 Basic module characterization ; 4.1 Light IV measurement.

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