Clean Electricity from Photovoltaics (Series on Photoconversion of Solar Energy, Volume 1) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1860941613 ISBN 13: 9781860941610

Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Photovoltaic (PV) cells, made from semiconductors and free of polluting emissions, provide clean, reversible electrical power from the sun. In this book, experts in the field review recent technology and discuss future prospects. Contributors include materials scientists, physicists, production engineers, economists, and environmentalists. Early technical chapters deal with PV cell design, device physics, and the main cell types. Later chapters deal with PV systems, manufacturers, markets, and economics, and are accessible without technical knowledge. Some specific topics include organic photovoltaic devices, cells and systems for space applications, and the PV business. Archer teaches at the Center for Energy Policy and Technology at Imperial College, London. Hill was a leading figure in the photovoltaic community until his death in 1999. The book is distributed in the US by World Scientific. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Review

"Excellent resource for students, Scientists and technologists in this area... well-indexed, and a handy list of web and library references." -- Nature

The chapters are written by leading experts in their field who are able to communicate the technology and their enthusiasm. -- Contemporary Physics, 2003

this book would be an excellent reference source for anyone working in the field of photovoltaics. -- IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, Jul/Aug 2002

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1860941613
• ISBN 13: 9781860941610
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 844
• Editor: Archer Mary D., Hill Robert