Solar Panels and Photovoltaic Materials (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781789234343)

Despite their wide availability and relatively low prices, the conventional energy sources have harmful consequences on the environment and are exhaustible. In order to circumvent these negative effects, the renewable energies in general and the photovoltaic energy in particular are becoming more and more attractive. Solar cell is an electrical device that converts light into electricity at the atomic level. These devices use inorganic or organic semiconductor materials that absorb photons with energy greater than their bandgap to promote energy carriers into their conduction band. They do not pollute the atmosphere by releasing harmful gases, do not require any fuel to produce electricity, and do not move parts so they are rugged. Solar panels have a very long life and do not need much maintenance.

Author: Beddiaf Zaidi
ISBN-10: 1789234344
ISBN-13: 9781789234343
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 07/11/2018
Pages: 158
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.44d