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Lecture
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This lecture covers the encapsulation of solar cells in modules to protect them from environmental factors like heat, frost, and humidity. It also explains the behavior of solar cells under different conditions, such as open-circuit and short-circuit scenarios. The importance of Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPT) for optimizing power extraction from solar cells is discussed, along with the role of inverters in converting DC to AC current. The lecture concludes with insights into PV production trends and the efficiency of different solar module materials.