Based on the highly successful german version, but thoroughly revised and updated, this edition contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion. Wurfels book describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. For an extensive description of the physics of solar cells, we refer to, for example, nelson 19 and w urfel. The physics of solar cells by jenny nelson, imperial college press, 2003.
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the physics of the photovoltaic cell. From principles to new concepts wurfels book describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind. Blackbody heat engine limit detailed balance model other realistic considerations 6. Physics of solar cells, the series on properties of. Application of pn junctions within solar cells is discussed. It is suitable for undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers new to the field. Sunlight can be converted into electricity by exciting electrons in a solar cell. Silicon is what is known as a semiconductor, meaning that it shares some of the properties of metals and some of those of an. The physics of the solar cell sharif university of. The best commercial solar cells based on singlecrystal silicon are about 18% efficient. Description download the physics of solar cells jenny nelson comments. Denis ar con ljubljana, may 2011 abstract this seminar is a short overview of current photovoltaics.
Wurfel p physics of solar cells from principles to new. Solar cells and microelectronic devices share the same basic technology. Whether theyre adorning your calculator or orbiting our planet on satellites, they rely on the the photoelectric effect. A large number of solar cells spread over a large area can work together to convert the light into electricity. Jul 26, 2019 solar cells are often bundled together to make larger units called solar modules, themselves coupled into even bigger units known as solar panels the black or bluetinted slabs you see on peoples homestypically with several hundred individual solar cells per roof or chopped into chips to provide power for small gadgets like pocket. We give the upper limit to the solar cell e ciency. From basic principles to advanced concepts peter wurfel, uli wurfel the new edition of this highly regarded textbook provides a detailed overview of the most important characterization techniques for solar cells and a discussion of their advantages and disadvantages. Constraints on novel solar cells panels 1 due to the cost of the balance of systems, a solar cell of zero cost must exhibit efficiency greater than about 15% to be financially practical. Based on the highly regarded and extremely successful first edition, this thoroughly revised, updated and expanded edition contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion. Peter wurfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when, isbn 9783527404285 buy the physics of solar cells. Solar photovoltaic pv cells san jose state university. Physics of solar cells dr peter wurfel, uli wurfel haftad. Energy conversion in solar cells is shown to consist of two steps. Physics of solar cells ebook by peter wurfel 9783527496.
Basic principles of organic photovoltaic devices typically most of the organic compounds are inert for electrical conductivity due to the presence of strong covalent bonds. A solar cell is an electronic device which directly converts sunlight into electricity. Uli wurfel studied physics at the universities of freiburg and heidelberg. Peter wurfel studied physics at the university of karlsruhe where he attended lectures in the same lecture hall. Basic structure of solar cells physics of solar cells. Wurfel, 9783527404285, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This process requires firstly, a material in which the absorption of light raises an electron to a higher energy state. Iv contents list of symbols ix preface xi 1 problems of the energy economy 1. Nelson 8 19 february 2010 imperial college london u.
Light shining on the solar cell produces both a current and a voltage to generate electric power. The process of generating charges following light absoprtion takes place at the interface between two different organic semiconductors, and we are currently investigating the complex physical processes that occur at polymer interfaces in order to improve the efficiency of organic solar cells. Peter wurfel, 97835274126, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Concepts for improving the efficiency of solar cells prospects for the future solutions this text contains the latest knowledge on the mechanisms of solar energy conversion. Conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy 6. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Since 2009 he is head of the group dye and organic solar cells at the fraunhofer institute for solar energy systems ise in freiburg. This book is the result of a series of lectures dealing with the physics of solar cells. Solar or photovoltaic cells convert the suns energy into electricity. Crystalline silicon solar cells adolf goetzberger joachim knobloch bernhard vo. Perovskite solar cell psc materials a perovskite solar cell. Report the physics of solar cells jenny nelson please fill this form, we will try to respond as soon as possible. Wurfel p physics of solar cells from principles to new conceptsspringer 2005. On the basis of the cost problem, we have developed new solar cells based on organic and organicinorganic hybrid materials.
The text is now complete with examples of how the appropriate characterization. Peter wurfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered. Basics of photovoltaic energy conversion carnot cycle and a solar thermal engine thermalization produces chemical energy of ehpairs why semiconductors. Wurfel s book describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. The physics of solar cells, 2003, 363 pages, jenny nelson.
It can yield chemical fuel via natural photosynthesis in green plants or artificial photosynthesis in humanengineered systems. From basic principles to advanced concepts no longer used. In solar cell fabrication, however, one seeks to construct a largearea device because the. Peter wurfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency.
Wurfel p physics of solar cells from principles to new concepts. Based on the highly regarded and extremely successful first edition. The university of toledo, department of physics and astronomy ssare, pvic principles and varieties of solar energy phys 4400 and fundamentals of solar cells phys 6980 fundamental properties of solar cells, principles and varieties of solar energy. Solar energy technology photovoltaic or pv cells convert light energy into electricity. Introduction to the physics of electronics, myron f. Advanced concepts by peter wurfel the analogy illustrates the law of induction continental. The active region is thick enough to absorb all light above the band gap. Describe efficiency limitations of a typical solar cell. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading physics of solar cells. The solar cell is assumed to be a blackbody at 300k. Based on the highly successful german version, but thoroughly revised and updated.
Physics of solar cells from basic principles to advanced concepts. The physics of solar cells jenny nelson imperial college, uk. Buy physics of solar cells, the series on properties of semiconductor materials by nelson, jenny isbn. Laboratory solar cells based on cheaper dye sensitization of oxide semiconductors are typically less than 10% efficient, and those based on even cheaper organic materials are 25% efficient. The second step is the transformation into electrical energy by generating current and voltage. Physics of solar cells wiley online books wiley online library.
The textbook describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency. Describe the effects of temperature, illumination intensity, and lateral inhomogeneity on solar cell efficiency. Fundamental properties of solar cells, principles and. Jan 01, 2005 peter wurfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and their efficiency.
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The textbook describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving. Peter wurfel describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step. Read physics of solar cells from basic principles to advanced concepts by peter wurfel available from rakuten kobo. Semiconductors have the capacity to absorb light and to deliver a portion of the energy of the absorbed photons to carriers of electrical current electrons and holes. We also compare operation and e ciencies of devices in section 10. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It describes in detail all aspects of solar cell function, the physics behind every single step, as well as all the issues to be considered when improving solar cells and. Science of silicon pv cells scientific base for solar pv electric power generation is solidstate physics of semiconductors silicon is a popular candidate material for solar pv cells because. Peter wurfel, university of karlsruhe, germany monday 31 may, from 11. Gray purdue university, west lafayette, indiana, usa 3. Physics of solar cells by peter wurfel overdrive rakuten.
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