TY - BOOK AU - Solanki,Chetan Singh TI - Solar photovoltaics: fundamentals, technologies and applications SN - 9788120351110 U1 - 621.381542 22 PY - 2018/// CY - Delhi PB - PHI learning private limited KW - Solar energy KW - BUEsh KW - Photovoltaic cells KW - Photovoltaic power systems KW - EENERGYY KW - March2019 N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This thoroughly revised text, now in its third edition, continues to provide a detailed discussion on all the aspects of solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies from physics of solar cells to manufacturing technologies, solar PV system design and their applications. The Third Edition includes a new chapter on Advances in C-Si Cell Processes Suitable for Near Future Commercialization (Chapter 8) to introduce the technological advancement in the commercial production to keep the readers up to date. Organized in three parts, Part I introduces the fundamental principles of solar cell operation and design, Part II explains various technologies to fabricate solar cells and PV modules and Part III focuses on the use of solar photovoltaic as part of the system for providing electrical energy. In addition to this, numerous chapter-end exercises are given to reinforce the understanding of the subject. The text is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of engineering for their courses on solar photovoltaic technologies and renewable energy technologies. The book is of immense use for teachers, researchers and professionals working in the photovoltaic field. In a nutshell, this book is an absolute must-read for all those who want to understand and apply the basics behind photovoltaic devices and systems ER -