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Wenham, S.R.

Applied photovoltaics / S.R. Wenham ... [et al.]. - 2nd - London Earthscan 2007 - 323 p.

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.) 9781844074013

LCCN: 2008273139

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA682496 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013563392 Uk

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

LC Class. No.: TK1087 / .A685 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 621.31244 WEN-S