Explores the fundamentals and processes for photovoltaic devices, including impurities in polysilicon, ingot growth methods, wire sawing, and the impact of cracks on wafer strength.
Covers the basics of energy states in matter, thermal transport, and solar systems, emphasizing the importance of electrochemistry in solar energy applications.
Explores the fundamentals and efficiency of photovoltaics, covering topics such as the photovoltaic effect, bandgap optimization, and efficiency limits.
Explores standard cell processing techniques for silicon solar cells, including PERC, PERL, and PERT structures, focusing on efficiency and manufacturing challenges.
Explores thin film technologies for photovoltaic devices, including CdTe, CIGS, and III-V solar cells, discussing their advantages, drawbacks, and market status.