McEvoy's Handbook of Photovoltaics: Fundamentals and Applications / edited by Soteris A. Kalogirou

It includes Index
Description:
Practical Handbook of Photovoltaics, Third Edition, is a 'benchmark' publication for those involved in the design, manufacture and use of these devices. This fully revised handbook includes brand new sections on smart grids, net metering and the modeling of photovoltaic systems, as well as fully revised content on developments in photovoltaic applications, the economics of PV manufacturing and updated chapters on solar cell function, raw materials, photovoltaic standards, calibration and testing, all with new examples and case studies.

The editor has assembled internationally-respected contributors from industry and academia around the world to make this a truly global reference. It is essential reading for electrical engineers, designers of systems, installers, architects, policymakers and physicists working with photovoltaics.

Key Features

Presents a cast of international experts from industry and academia to ensure the highest quality information from multiple stakeholder perspectives
Covers all things photovoltaics, from the principles of solar cell function and their raw materials, to the installation and design of full photovoltaic systems
Includes case studies, practical examples, and reports on the latest advances and worldwide applications

Readership

Engineers and researchers developing & implementing solar technologies in government and private labs, universities, major corporations and small start-ups. Includes Electrical, Civil, Energy and Materials Engineers, as well as installers, students and policy-makers who must gain thorough knowledge of PV