227-0617-00L Solar Cells
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | A. N. Tiwari, S. Bücheler, Y. Romanyuk |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227-0617-00 G | Solar Cells | 3 hrs |
| A. N. Tiwari, S. Bücheler, Y. Romanyuk |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Physics, technology, characteristics and applications of photovoltaic solar cells. |
| Learning objective | Introduction to solar radiation, physics, technology, characteristics and applications of photovoltaic solar cells and systems. |
| Content | Solar radiation characteristics, physical mechanisms for the light to electrical power conversion, properties of semiconductors for solar cells, processing and properties of conventional Si and GaAs based solar cells, technology and physics of thin film solar cells based on compound semiconductors, other solar cells including organic and dye sensitized cells, problems and new developments for power generation in space, interconnection of cells and solar module design, measurement techniques, system design of photovoltaic plants, system components such as inverters and controllers, engineering procedures with software domonstration, integration in buildings and other specific examples. |
| Lecture notes | Lecture reprints (in english). |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of semiconductor properties. |
Performance assessment
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Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 4 credits |
| Examiners | A. N. Tiwari, S. Bücheler, Y. Romanyuk |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master | Recommended Subjects | W |  |
| Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master | Specialization Courses | W | |