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Physics of silicon solar cells

The first MOOC “Photovoltaic solar energy” is a general presentation of the solar photovoltaics technologies in the global energetic context, without extensive details. In particular the description of the solar cell operation is restricted to the ideal case In contrast this second MOOC allows a deep understanding of the properties of solar cells based on crystalline semiconductors. It consists in a general presentation of the physics of the photovoltaics devices with a particular emphasize on the silicon technology that currently represents more than 90% share of the market. Photovoltaic applications of III-V semiconductors are also mentioned. Indeed from a fundamental point of view, a solar cell can be considered as a semiconductor device (a diode) exposed to the sunlight. An introduction to the semiconductor physics is given, followed by the electron transport phenomena in a diode device. A detailed description of the solar cell operation is then provided, including the conversion efficiency limitations. A description of the solar spectrum and the optical properties of the cells are also presented. Finally the crystalline silicon technology is described from the bulk crystalline growth up to the preparation of heterojunctions combining crystalline and amorphous materials.

状态:Sustainable Technologies
状态:Electronic Components
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OH

5.0评论日期:Jun 9, 2020

Interesting course with a good depth into the physics element of photovoltaics.

NK

5.0评论日期:Jun 7, 2020

Except for the accent of the prof, everything is okay.

VJ

5.0评论日期:Jul 10, 2019

Loved it! Very informative. The only downside is Bernard's accent - but you get used to it.

MS

4.0评论日期:May 22, 2020

Subtitles weren't matching most of the time with the audio.Course was Excellent ,learnt a lot. For Further Doubts in the subject whom can we contact \with ? Please share the details .Thank you

KS

5.0评论日期:Jan 26, 2020

Very useful course. Course materials are very interesting.

ST

5.0评论日期:Oct 15, 2020

It's a great course for those who technically want to start their career in the Solar energy engineering field.

BC

4.0评论日期:Jun 18, 2020

Very interesting course to go through, examples were provided clearly and explained well.

DP

4.0评论日期:Jul 13, 2020

it is very relevant and i have come to know many unknown topics .

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