Reddy Solar Power Generation

Technology, New Concepts & Policy
1. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-0-203-10941-0
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 264 Seiten

This book offers a global perspective of the current state of affairs in the field of solar power engineering. In four parts, this well-researched volume informs about:

- Established solar PV (photovoltaic) technologies

- Third-generation PV technologies based on new materials with potential for low-cost large-scale production

- Solar cell technology based on new (third-generation) concepts, such as quantum dot solar cells and nano wire solar cells using silicon and compound semiconductors

- Economic implications and effects, as well as policies and incentives in various countries of the world involved with solar energy implementation

In addition to discussing manufacturing facts and implementation issues, this book emphasizes the implications of policy measures in countries with good PV activity, such as Japan, China, India, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the United States, and Canada. This volume is intended as a reference for a global audience of advanced students and R&D and industry professionals, as well as investors and policy-makers with fundamental knowledge of photovoltaic technology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reddy, P. Jayarama

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Solarenergie, Photovoltaik
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft Energiewirtschaft: Alternative & Erneuerbare Energien
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Industrie- und Technologiepolitik
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Kultur-, Wissenschafts- & Technologiepolitik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction
Silicon solar cells
Introduction
Features of standard c-silicon cells
Progress in cell efficiency
Mono-crystalline Si solar cells
Multi (poly)-crystalline silicon solar cells
Materials and processing
Future for crystalline silicon solar cells
Amorphous silicon solar cells
Improving efficiency of Si TF solar cells
Polycrystalline CIGS and CdTe thin film solar cells
Introduction
Highlights of CIGS and CdTe technologies
CIGS thin film solar cells
CdTe thin film solar cells
Challenges to be addressed
Polycrystalline TF multi junction solar cells
Manufacturing cost of thin film modules
Organic and dye sensitized solar cells
Introduction
Configuration & principle of organic solar cell
Types of organic solar cells
Dye-sensitized nanostructured solar cells
Lifetimes of polymer cells
Manufacturing status of DSC and OPV cells
Improving efficiencies
Nano-TiO2 dye/CIGS tandem solar cells
High-efficiency solar devices
Introduction
III-V multi junction solar cells
High concentration PV technology (HCPV)

New concepts based solar cells
Quantum dot solar cells
Nanowire (NW) solar cells
NW-polymer hybrid solar cells
Third-generation concepts under development
Crystalline silicon on glass (CSG) solar cells

Policies and Incentives
Introduction
Incentive mechanisms
Policies in selected countries