Solar Cells Lecture 1: Introduction to Photovoltaics

This introduction to solar cells covers the basics of PN junctions, optical absorption, and IV characteristics.  Performance metrics such as efficiency, short-circuit current, fill factor, and open-circuit voltage are discussed. Key technology options and economic considers are briefly introduced.

on nanHUB: http://nanohub.org/resources/11875

• #science_technology
• #mark_lundstrom
• #solar_cells
• #photovoltaics