Rabindra Kumar Satpathy, Venkateswarlu Pamuru

Solar PV Power

Design, Manufacturing and Applications from Sand to Systems

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Solar PV Power: Design, Manufacturing and Applications from Sand to Systems details developments in the solar cell manufacturing process, including information from system design straight through to the entire value chain of Solar PV Manufacturing. In addition, the book includes aspects of ground mounted grid connected solar PV systems and optimization for solar PV plants, economic analyses, and reliability and performance. The advances and processes of solar product technology and reliability, along with the performance of solar PV plants and operational and maintenance aspects with advance diagnostic techniques are also presented, making this an ideal resource.

With rapid change in the manufacturing process, it is crucial for solar cells and solar PV modules to adapt to new developments in solar products, especially with regard to reliability, financial aspects and performance.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: C2018-0-02530-X
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 24mm x 191mm x 235mm
• Gewicht: 1040g
• ISBN-13: 9780128176269
• Artikelnr.: 57355192

Autorenporträt

Rabindra Kumar Satpathy is an electrical engineering graduate from NIT, Warangal. He has more than 30 years of
professional experience in renewable energy: in the field of solar photovoltaic (PV) power systems, wind power
generation and others. He started his solar career in Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA),
installing India's first 25 Kwp solar PV diesel hybrid system, PV wind hybrid system, 1.1 MW wind farm from 1984 to
1990. Rabindra Kumar Satpathy served as a key member of the management team in Tata BP Solar, Bangalore from
1990 to 2002 and was instrumental in setting up India's first 5MW project in Rajasthan and 1 MW Rooftop project for
Thyagaraj Sports Complex in New Delhi as President of Reliance Industries Limited-Solar Group between 2007 and
2013. He was also involved in establishing solar modules and cell factories as well as planning for large manufacturing
facilities from polysilicon to systems.

Venkateswarlu Pamuru holds a Ph. D degree in Material Science from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
He worked for the Indian Space Research Organisation, Govt. of India for 23 years as a Scientist in the Solar Panels
Division and was involved in the development of Space Solar Panel Technology with Si, GaAs and Multijunction
solar cells. He worked as a Project Manager for Solar Array for INSAT-2C & INSAT- 2D Satellites and was involved
in the design, manufacturing and testing of solar panels for satellites. He was involved in establishment of Si solar
cell and module manufacturing lines and developed the fabrication process and produced modules in Moserbaer
Photovoltaics Ltd, and in Reliance Industries Ltd, India. Dr. Pamuru is involved in the design and engineering of roof
top and ground mounted solar PV power systems and monitoring the O&M aspects of solar PV plants.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Manufacturing of Polysilicon2. Silicon crystal growth process3. A. Silicon Wafer manufacturing process- conventional4. Manufacturing of Crystalline Silicon solar cells5. Manufacturing of Crystalline Silicon Solar PV Module6. Solar PV Systems and Applications7. Off-Grid Solar PV Systems8. Rooftop and BIPV Solar PV Systems9. Grid Connected Solar PV Power Systems 10. Grid Integration & Performance of Solar PV Power Systems

Rezensionen

"This book is not only an outstanding contribution to the understanding to solar photovoltaics from almost atoms through arrays-but its timing is perfect with the world now beyond the tipping point for implementing this electricity source. Though primarily a comprehensive technical volume servicing the exacting needs of the academic and technical communities (and it certainly does serve this important purpose), it even potentially provides the consumer and decision-maker a complete and honest overview of the art and complexity of producing solar electricity . It comes as solar photovoltaics is growing extraordinarily in world electricity markets. And at a time in which countries are looking to invest in their own manufacturing infrastructures. The understanding of the needed investments for silicon PV technology is a strength of this book. The coverage is complete, current, and state-of the art. Much of the interest might be in the manufacturing aspects (Chapters 1-5). The strength of this part of the book is that it covers the range of approaches along the PV value chain-Siemens versus fluidized-bed reactor methods for producing the feedstock, monocrystalline-Si versus multi- or polycrystalline growth of the technology base, and wafer preparation alternatives. The device physics is explored, and most important, the range of device structures is explained and evaluated for their strengths and limitations. The description of module assembly is a particular strength of this book-one can almost see the panels being assembled in the factory from cell interconnections to encapsulation, framing, and testing. The discussion of different module types is thorough-even providing insights into bifacial approaches that are now starting to dominate many markets. Quite frankly, the book would be well worth it if it had only ended here. But the authors take the PV product to the next expanses of the value chain-adding considerably to the impact and interest. Chapters 6-9 focus on systems and applications. This ranges from stand-alone through central station. The technical and economic aspects of systems are analyzed and compared-from rooftop through power plants. The balance-of-system requirements are emphasized-and the discussions of levelized cost of electricity are especially useful. The final Chapter finishes the PV coverage with an in-depth look at grid integration-certainly an aspect that represents the major markets currently. An important feature is the treatment of system reliability, degradation mechanisms, and meeting specifications. The underpinnings of proper maintenance are described-with the importance to delivering expected power and electricity cost effectiveness. The book reflects the expertise and experience of the authors who have worked in all aspects of this technology-from PV R&D through manufacturing and system development. The book is technically complete from basics through applications. It is well written. The focus is silicon technology, and has few omissions in this area which covers >90% of current markets. Thin-film technologies (e.g., CdTe, CIGS) are not covered or compared for their potential in various applications and climate conditions. " --Dr Lawrence Kazmerski, NREL (Emeritus Research Staff), University of Colorado Boulder- RASEI (Research Professor) and Fellow, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute (RASEI), University of Colorado Boulder, USA, Richmond, VA, USA