Introduction to Photovoltaics

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Part of the Art and Science of Photovoltaics Series

The photovoltaic (PV) industry has seen recent unprecedented growth in interest around the world. Many see this clean and abundant technology as the perfect power of the future. Written for those new to the industry, Introduction to Photovoltaics provides readers with an overview of PV principles and concepts and lays the groundwork for future study. With a focus on the fundamentals, this text highlights the components, system types, business aspects, and the future of this advancing industry. It provides readers with a solid foundation for continuing a PV-related career.

Key Features:

• Each chapter opens with a clear set of concepts and goals outlining the expectations of the section.
• Tech Tips offer helpful tips from industry experts.
• Bold-faced key terms highlight important industry terminology.
• Bulleted lists throughout the text break content into manageable sections, allowing readers to retain the information at hand and understand relationships.
• Sidebars and marginal notes offer additional PV-industry information.
• The end-of-chapter Assessment allows students to test their understanding of key material discussed in the chapter.

CONTENTS:

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Solar Energy Technologies
• Chapter 2 The Sun: Our Solar Resource
• Chapter 3 Solar Energy Fundamentals
• Chapter 4 System Types
• Chapter 5 PV Panels and Arrays
• Chapter 6 Inverters
• Chapter 7 Intro Energy Storage Systems
• Chapter 8 Balance of Systems
• Chapter 9 The Business of PV and Economics
• Chapter 10 Future of Photovoltaics

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett, 2013