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Applied photovoltaics / S.R. Wenham ... [et al.]. - 2nd ed. - London : Earthscan, 2007. - xii, 323 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The characteristics of sunlight -- Semiconductors and P-N junctions -- The behavior of solar cells -- Cell properties and design -- PV cell interconnection and module fabrication -- Stand-alone photovoltaic system components -- Designing stand-alone photovoltaic systems -- Specific purpose photovoltaic applications -- Remote area power supply systems -- Grid-connected photovoltaic systems -- Photovoltaic water pumping system components -- PV water pumping system design -- Standard AM0 and AM1.5 spectra -- Equations for calculating sun position -- Characteristic days and declinations -- Some insolation data sources -- Standards -- Alternative sources of power for water pumping -- Stand-alone photovoltaic system design -- System design for PV-powered water pumping.

ISBN: 1844074013 (pbk.) 9781844074013 (pbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Photovoltaic power generation.
Photovoltaic cells.

LC Class. No.: TK1087 / A685

Dewey Class. No.: 621.31244 / A685