Applied photovoltaics - Wenham, S. R. (Stuart R.). (Sterling, Va. Earthscan, 2007)
The characteristics of sunlight -- Semiconductors and P-N junctions -- The behavior of solar cells -- Cell properties and design -- PV cell interconnection and module fabrication -- Stand-alone photovoltaic system components -- Designing stand-alone photovoltaic systems -- Specific purpose photovoltaic applications -- Remote area power supply systems -- Grid-connected photovoltaic systems -- Photovoltaic water pumping system components -- PV water pumping system design -- Standard AM0 and AM1.5 spectra -- Equations for calculating sun position -- Characteristic days and declinations -- Some insolation data sources -- Standards -- Alternative sources of power for water pumping -- Stand-alone photovoltaic system design -- System design for PV-powered water pumping.
Prof. Lew Andrew Tria (recommending faculty) : EEE Dept.
Keywords: Photovoltaic power generation; Photovoltaic cells