Solar cell array design handbook - The principles and technology of photovoltaic energy conversion

Book · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5133978

Rauschenbach, H S

Photovoltaic solar cell array design and technology for ground-based and space applications are discussed from the user's point of view. Solar array systems are described, with attention given to array concepts, historical development, applications and performance, and the analysis of array characteristics, circuits, components, performance and reliability is examined. Aspects of solar cell array design considered include the design process, photovoltaic system and detailed array design, and the design of array thermal, radiation shielding and electromagnetic components. Attention is then given to the characteristics and design of the separate components of solar arrays, including the solar cells, optical elements and mechanical elements, and the fabrication, testing, environmental conditions and effects and material properties of arrays and their components are discussed.

• OSTI ID: 5133978
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
PHOTOVOLTAIC CONVERSION
SOLAR CELL ARRAYS
DESIGN
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ENERGY
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
NETWORK ANALYSIS
OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
SOLAR CELLS
SOLAR ENERGY CONVERSION
CONVERSION
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
ENERGY CONVERSION
EQUIPMENT
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
SOLAR EQUIPMENT
140501* - Solar Energy Conversion- Photovoltaic Conversion