Photovoltaic Modules, Fachbücher

From the Contents: - Fundamentals - History of PV modules - Buildup and specifications - Solar cells properties - Types of solar cells - Properties - Electrical properties - Mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties - Interconnection - Materials (ribbons/wires, JB) - Processes - Industrial Tools - Encapsulation - Materials (glass, encapsulants, backsheets) - Processes - Industrial Tools - Module characterisation and QA - Flasher measurement - Peel, Gel content - Module efficiency - Electrical models - Optical models - Cell-to-Module efficiency - Module yield - Yield models - Module performance ratio - Reliability - Module and component testing - Climatic loads in module operation - Module failures in the field - Accelerated testing - Module and component certification - IEC 61215, 61730.