Lecture

Contents

1-1

Overview of Energy Generation, Solar Energy and Role of PV

1-2

Introduction to PV Fundamentals (1): Solar Radiation and Optical Absorption

1-3

Introduction to PV Fundamentals (2): PV device and system

1-4

Characterization

1-5

Data analysis and modeling

1-6

Modules, encapsulations, system design, accelerated lifetime testing & reliability

2-1

Crystalline Si

2-2

Crystalline Si

2-3

Amorphous and microcrystalline Si

2-4

CdTe

2-5

CdTe

2-6

CIGS

2-7

CIGS & CZTS

3-1

TCO’s

3-2

Third generation concepts

3-3

OPV

3-4

Thin film nucleation & growth

3-5

Thin film deposition: physical methods (evaporation/sputtering)

3-6

Thin film deposition: chemical methods (CBD, CVD, nanoparticle)

3-7

Concluding Remarks & Questions