Thin-film Silicon Solar Cells (egineering Sciences: Micro-and Nanotechnology)
by Arvind Victor Shah /
2010 / English / PDF
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Photovoltaic technology has now developed to the extent that it
is close to fulfilling the vision of a "solar-energy world," as
devices based on this technology are becoming efficient, low-cost
and durable. This book provides a comprehensive treatment
of thin-film silicon, a prevalent PV material, in terms of its
semiconductor nature, starting out with the physical properties,
but concentrating on device applications. A special emphasis is
given to amorphous silicon and microcrystalline silicon as
photovoltaic materials, along with a model that allows these
systems to be physically described in the simplest manner
possible, thus allowing the student or scientist/engineer
entering the field of thin-film electronics to master a few basic
concepts that are distinct from those in the field of
conventional semiconductors. The main part of the book deals with
solar cells and modules by illustrating the basic functioning of
these devices, along with their limitations, design optimization,
testing and fabrication methods. Among the manufacturing
processes discussed are plasma-assisted and hot-wire deposition,
sputtering, and structuring techniques.
Photovoltaic technology has now developed to the extent that it
is close to fulfilling the vision of a "solar-energy world," as
devices based on this technology are becoming efficient, low-cost
and durable. This book provides a comprehensive treatment
of thin-film silicon, a prevalent PV material, in terms of its
semiconductor nature, starting out with the physical properties,
but concentrating on device applications. A special emphasis is
given to amorphous silicon and microcrystalline silicon as
photovoltaic materials, along with a model that allows these
systems to be physically described in the simplest manner
possible, thus allowing the student or scientist/engineer
entering the field of thin-film electronics to master a few basic
concepts that are distinct from those in the field of
conventional semiconductors. The main part of the book deals with
solar cells and modules by illustrating the basic functioning of
these devices, along with their limitations, design optimization,
testing and fabrication methods. Among the manufacturing
processes discussed are plasma-assisted and hot-wire deposition,
sputtering, and structuring techniques.