Introduction to Photovoltaics

Part of the Art and Science of Photovoltaics SeriesIntroduction to Photovoltaics provides readers an overview of PV. The focus of this book is PV fundamentals. including components, system types, and the business and future of the industry. This book is designed for the novice and provides the foundational knowledge needed to understand the PV industry. About the Series:The Photovoltaics (PV) industry stands on the brink of a revolution. The appeal of a new and growing industry has brought an influx of new PV professionals to the market, but the availability of educational resources has not kept pace with market demands. This gap has led to serious quality and performance issues that the industry will need to face in the decades ahead.The Art and Science of Photvoltaics series was developed to fill this education gap. Each book in the series goes beyond simple systematic processes by tackling performance challenges using a systems perspective. Readers do not learn PV design and installation steps in a vacuum; instead they gain the knowledge and expertise to understand interrelationships and discover new ways to improve their own systems and positively contribute to the industry.