Covers the fundamentals and processes for photovoltaic devices, focusing on thin film technologies and their advantages over wafers, including high efficiency and reduced material use.
Explores the challenges and opportunities of photovoltaics as a main energy transition option, covering grid parity, storage solutions, and market dynamics.
Explores the fundamentals and efficiency of photovoltaics, covering topics such as the photovoltaic effect, bandgap optimization, and efficiency limits.
Explores the preparation of silicon material and wafers for photovoltaic applications, covering topics such as the crystalline silicon standard chain and alternative wafering techniques.
Explores standard cell processing techniques for silicon solar cells, including PERC, PERL, and PERT structures, focusing on efficiency and manufacturing challenges.
Explores the fabrication, testing, and integration of PV modules, including failure modes, detection methods, and the most efficient solar panels in 2022.