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Photovoltaic energy systems

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OSTI ID:5401832

This book discusses the performance and design of photovoltaic systems involving silicon solar cells (be they single-crystal, polycrystalline, or amorphous). The photovoltaic effect can be produced using other materials, such as gallium arsenide or cadmium sulfide; to date, however, silicon is by far the most common material used in commerically available solar cells. Most of the principles presented here will be transferable to other types of PN junctions.

OSTI ID:
5401832
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English