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JEE4360 – Energy Alternatives

• Photovoltaic Devices

• References• “Living in the Environment” by Miller & Spoolman

• “Integration of Alternative Sources of Energy” Farret & Simoes

• “Energy Systems Engineering – Evaluation &

Implementation” by Vanek & Albright

• “Photovoltaics Design & Installation Manual” by Solar

Energy International

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Solar Energy Spectrum

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Power Content of the Solar Spectrum

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PV Cell cross section

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Equivalent Circuit - Detailed

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Characteristic Data Points

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Equivalent Circuit - Simple

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PV V-I Characteristic

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5W

Nameplate

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Current, Power as a f(Voltage)

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Max Power Conditions

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PV V-I Insolation varied

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PV V-I Temperature varied

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Panel – Parallel PV Cells

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5W Poly-Si Panel

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Panel – Series Cells

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Illumination & Temperature Effects