02319nam a2200325 a 4500 1/45186 140730s2003 us 001 0 eng 9781856173902 1856173909 9780080480206 (electronic bk.) 0080480209 (electronic bk.) 48145 OPELS eng OPELS OCLCQ KNOVL EEICP ZCU E7B B24X7 DEBBG KNOVL OCLCF GR-PeUP Practical handbook of photovoltaics [electronic resource] : fundamentals and applications / edited by Tom Markvart and Luis Castaner. New York : Elsevier Advanced Technology, c2003. 1 online resource (xiv, 984 p.) : ill. As part of the growing sustainable and renewable energy movement, the design, manufacture and use of photovoltaic devices is increasing in pace and frequency. The <IT>Handbook of Photovoltaics</IT> will be a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices. The Handbook covers the principles of solar cell function, the raw materials, photovoltaic systems, standards, calibration, testing, economics and case studies. The editors have assembled a cast of internationally-respected contributors from industry and academia. The report is essential reading for: Physicists, electronic engineers, designers of systems, installers, architects, policy-makers relating to photovoltaics. Solar Radiation; Solar Cells Introduction; c-Si; Thin Films; Organic and Dye Sensitised Cells; Space and Concentrators; Systems; Case Studies; Testing, Monitoring and Calibration; Economics, Environment and Business Strategy. Includes bibliographical references (p. [941]-945) and index. Photovoltaic cells. Photovoltaic power generation. Electronic books. Markvart, T. Castaner, Luis. INST UNIPILB EBOOKS 20140730 00b48145 00b48145 ONLINE 0 ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9781856173902 /webopac/covers/03/48145_9781856173902.jpg /webopac/covers/03/48145_1856173909.jpg /webopac/covers/03/48145_9780080480206.jpg (electronic bk.) /webopac/covers/03/48145_0080480209.jpg (electronic bk.)