The solar generation : childhood and adolescence of terrestrial photovoltaics / Philip R. Wolfe.

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Wolfe, Philip, 1950- [author.]

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TextPublisher: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley and Sons, Inc., [2018]Distributor: [Piscataqay, New Jersey] : IEEE Xplore, [2018]Description: 1 PDF (xii, 411 pages) : illustrations (some color)Content type:

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9781119425618

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The Solar Generation: Childhood and Adolescence of Terrestrial Photovoltaics; Contents; Foreword; Part I: A Biography of Terrestrial Photovoltaics; Chapter 1: Origins of Terrestrial Solar Power; 1.1 OPEC Oil Crisis; 1.2 Energy Security; 1.3 Climate Change; 1.4 Other Drivers of the Early Renewable Energy Sector; 1.5 That Sisyphus Feeling; Chapter 2: What Is Photovoltaics?; 2.1 Prequel -- The Birth and Infancy of Photovoltaics; 2.2 Where Does the Energy Come From?; 2.3 The Photovoltaic Effect; 2.3.1 Photovoltaic Operating Characteristics; 2.3.2 Solar Cell Production

2.4 From Theory to Practice: Applying PV Technology2.5 What Is a Solar PV Energy System?; 2.5.1 Non-PV Solar Power Systems; 2.5.2 Solar System Configuration; 2.5.3 Solar Cells; 2.5.4 Solar Modules; 2.5.5 Balance-of-System; 2.5.6 Array Structures and Trackers; 2.5.7 Concentrator Systems; 2.5.8 Batteries; 2.5.9 Electronic System Controllers; 2.5.10 Inverters; Chapter 3: Terrestrial Solar Applications; 3.1 Energy Comparatives; 3.2 Professional Stand-Alone Systems; 3.2.1 Transport and Navigational Uses; 3.2.2 Telecommunications Applications; 3.2.3 Pipeline and Oilfield Applications

3.2.4 Other Professional Applications3.2.5 Installing Remote Systems; 3.3 Off-Grid Rural and Residential Development; 3.3.1 Pumping; 3.3.2 Health Clinics; 3.3.3 Lighting; 3.3.4 Rural Community Power; 3.4 Consumer Products; 3.4.1 Solar Calculators; 3.4.2 Watches and Clocks; 3.4.3 Products for Boats and Recreational Vehicles; 3.4.4 Garden Products; 3.4.5 Battery Chargers; 3.5 Grid-Linked Rooftop and Building-Integrated Systems; 3.5.1 Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural Buildings; 3.6 Rural Electrification and Local Minigrids; 3.7 Utility-Scale Projects

3.8 Early, Quirky, and Other Applications3.8.1 Educational Kits, Gadgets, and Toys; 3.8.2 Headwear, Clothing, and Accessories; 3.8.3 Cars and Car Races; 3.8.4 Trains, Boats, and Planes; Chapter 4: Photovoltaic Research; 4.1 Research Expertise and Drivers; 4.1.1 Primary Drivers for PV Research; 4.1.2 Solar Cells; 4.2 Crystalline Silicon Wafer Solar Cells; 4.2.1 Monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cells: Cost Reduction; 4.2.2 Improving Crystalline Silicon Cell Efficiency; 4.3 New Approaches to Crystalline Silicon; 4.3.1 Faster Crystal Growth; 4.3.2 ``Solar-Grade�� Multicrystalline Silicon Cells

4.3.3 Improved Slicing of Wafers4.3.4 Ribbon and Sheet Silicon; 4.3.5 Other Crystalline Silicon Technologies; 4.4 Other Crystalline Materials; 4.4.1 Gallium Arsenide; 4.5 Thin Film Semiconductor Cells; 4.5.1 Cadmium Sulfide/Copper Sulfide; 4.5.2 Cadmium Telluride; 4.5.3 Amorphous Silicon; 4.5.4 Copper-Indium Diselenide (and CIGS); 4.6 Organic Solar Cells; 4.7 Heterojunction and Multijunction Cells; 4.7.1 Multijunction Cells; 4.8 Solar Modules; 4.8.1 Early Terrestrial Modules; 4.8.2 Laminated Modules; 4.8.3 Double-Glass and Bifacial Modules; 4.8.4 Thin Film Modules; 4.8.5 Concentrator Modules

Summary: The first book to address the early development of the photovoltaic industry, and the pioneering researchers and companies in the sector : Well before the end of this century, solar power will be the world's dominant power source. This book looks at the origins of this smart sustainable energy technology, tracing the pioneering years from its inception following the 1973 oil crisis to the end of the last millennium - just as the sector was poised for explosive growth. It focuses on the progress of the early terrestrial photovoltaic sector, often in the face of skepticism or apathy. It also covers the research and achievements of people and organizations within the PV business. Written by a leader in the field with more than 40 years of experience and an international reputation in the sustainable energy industry, The Solar Generation: Childhood and Adolescence of Terrestrial Photovoltaics offers enlightening coverage on the terrestrial PV industry. The first part of this 3-part volume provides a historical backdrop to the technology and tracks the development of research, markets, prices, applications, policies, and more. Part II is called the "encyclopedia" and features a Who's Who of the most influential people and profiles of key companies, events, and developments. Finally, Part III is the reference section and comes complete with glossaries, bibliography, and an incredibly comprehensive index. This text also: . Addresses the early development of the PV sector from a global perspective. Focuses on a defined period, leaving scope for later follow-ups as the sector matures. Offers a study on the interactions between technology, policy, and market drivers The Solar Generation is an ideal book for all professionals in the power and energy field from every corner of the globe.

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The first book to address the early development of the photovoltaic industry, and the pioneering researchers and companies in the sector : Well before the end of this century, solar power will be the world's dominant power source. This book looks at the origins of this smart sustainable energy technology, tracing the pioneering years from its inception following the 1973 oil crisis to the end of the last millennium - just as the sector was poised for explosive growth. It focuses on the progress of the early terrestrial photovoltaic sector, often in the face of skepticism or apathy. It also covers the research and achievements of people and organizations within the PV business. Written by a leader in the field with more than 40 years of experience and an international reputation in the sustainable energy industry, The Solar Generation: Childhood and Adolescence of Terrestrial Photovoltaics offers enlightening coverage on the terrestrial PV industry. The first part of this 3-part volume provides a historical backdrop to the technology and tracks the development of research, markets, prices, applications, policies, and more. Part II is called the "encyclopedia" and features a Who's Who of the most influential people and profiles of key companies, events, and developments. Finally, Part III is the reference section and comes complete with glossaries, bibliography, and an incredibly comprehensive index. This text also: . Addresses the early development of the PV sector from a global perspective. Focuses on a defined period, leaving scope for later follow-ups as the sector matures. Offers a study on the interactions between technology, policy, and market drivers The Solar Generation is an ideal book for all professionals in the power and energy field from every corner of the globe.