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Solar Cell Materials, Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays

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The photon energy (\(h \nu\)) of solar radiation in visible wavelengths creates ionization in the depletion region of the n–p junction of solar cells for generating direct (dc) power (current ×  voltage) to meet the basic high-grade energy demand of human beings in underdeveloped regions for rural applications. Rural applications include streetlights, calculators, water pumping, and mobile charging, etc.

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  2. Qassim University, College of Engineering, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia

    Arvind Tiwari

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Tiwari, G.N., Tiwari, A., Shyam (2016). Solar Cell Materials, Photovoltaic Modules and Arrays. In: Handbook of Solar Energy. Energy Systems in Electrical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-0807-8_4

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