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ECE 592 - Photovoltaic Science and Engineering
Status trends, challenges and the bright future of electricity from photovoltaic systems; review of semiconductor properties and the physics of solar cells; standard silicon solar cell technology and emerging technologies; measurement and characterization of solar cells and modules; electrochemical storage for photovoltaic systems; general idea of PV Systems installation and integration to power grid; economic analysis and environmental aspects of photovoltaic systems; overview of industrial trends and commercial aspects of photovoltaic technology.
Prerequisite: ECE 492 or equivalent or instructor permission.
