Arya S., Mahajan P. Solar Cells. Types and Applications 2023

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This book highlights developments in the field of solar cells. The chapters in this book address a wide range of topics including the spectrum of light received by solar cell devices, the basic functioning of a solar cell, and the evolution of solar cell technology during the last 50 years. It places particular emphasis on silicon solar cells, CIGS-based solar cells, organic solar cells, perovskite solar cells and hybrid solar cells. The book describes in detail the fabrication processes employed for different categories of solar cells. It also provides the characterization techniques utilized in this sector to evaluate the performance of solar cells and the scope of this domain in the future. Overall, it presents the essential theoretical and practical concepts of solar cells in an easy-to-understand manner.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction to Solar Cells
Silicon-Based Solar Cells
CIGS-Based Solar Cells
Organic Solar Cells
Perovskite Solar Cells
Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Solar Cells
Solar Cell Modeling Parameters
Characterization Techniques
Future in Solar Cell Technology