Semiconductor band structure, photogeneration, the solar spectrum. Detailed analysis of monocrystalline silicon solar cells. Solar cells based on thin film materials: amorphous silicon, III-V materials, organics, titania-dye cells. Cells for concentrator systems. Photovoltaic power systems. Solar cells for building envelopes. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2501 and ELEC 2507 and fourth- year status in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, or ELEC 2501 and ELEC 2507 and fourth- year status in Engineering with permission of the instructor. Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks. [0.5 credits]
Semiconductor band structure, photogeneration, the solar spectrum. Detailed analysis of monocrystalline silicon solar cells. Solar cells based on thin film materials: amorphous silicon, III-V materials, organics, titania-dye cells. Cells for concentrator systems. Photovoltaic power systems. Solar cells for building envelopes. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2501 and ELEC 2507 and fourth- year status in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, or ELEC 2501 and ELEC 2507 and fourth- year status in Engineering with permission of the instructor. Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks. [0.5 credits]
