Photonics Principles in Photovoltaic Cell Technology

This 31-page module, developed by the National Center for Optics and Photonics Education (OP-TEC), discusses the role of photonics in photovoltaics and solar energy. This module "covers an introduction to solar cells, photovoltaic modules, solar collection, electrical behavior of photovoltaic's utilizing photovoltaic technology, and applications of photovoltaics. The main focus of the module is the conversion of solar energy to electricity using solar cells. The following sections are included: Introduction, Prerequisites, Objectives, Scenario, Basic Concepts, Exercises, Laboratory, and more.