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Covers the fundamentals and processes for photovoltaic devices, focusing on thin film technologies and their advantages over wafers, including high efficiency and reduced material use.
Covers the basics of energy states in matter, thermal transport, and solar systems, emphasizing the importance of electrochemistry in solar energy applications.
Explores silicon and wafer preparation for photovoltaics, focusing on reducing costs and environmental impact through improved efficiency and manufacturing processes.
Discusses hydrogen's role in the future energy mix, key drivers of energy transition, challenges in modeling domestic energy demand, and integration of energy models.
Explores the preparation of silicon material and wafers for photovoltaic applications, covering topics such as the crystalline silicon standard chain and alternative wafering techniques.
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.