The first MOOC “Photovoltaic solar energy” is a general presentation of the solar photovoltaics technologies in the global energetic context, without extensive details. In particular the description of the solar cell operation is restricted to the ideal case
Physics of silicon solar cells
Physics of silicon solar cells
Instructors: Pr. Bernard Drevillon
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There are 6 modules in this course
Introduction to semiconductor physics : band structure of crystalline semiconducors, optical absorption and doping.
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11 videos3 assignments
Transport phenomena in semiconductors : carrier injection by light and recombination; the equilibrium and non-equilibrium p-n junction; the photovoltaic effect
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9 videos3 assignments
Metal-semiconductor contacts and semiconductor surface; Heterojunctions
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5 videos2 assignments
Solar Spectrum; solar cell Fundamentals; limitations of conversion efficiency; solar modules
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10 videos3 assignments
Description of the crystalline silicon photovoltaic technology from bulk crystal growth. Extension to III-V compounds solar cells.
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7 videos4 assignments
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École Polytechnique
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
École Polytechnique
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
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NK
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Reviewed on Jun 7, 2020
Except for the accent of the prof, everything is okay.
KS
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Reviewed on Jan 26, 2020
Very useful course. Course materials are very interesting.
VJ
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Reviewed on Jul 10, 2019
Loved it! Very informative. The only downside is Bernard's accent - but you get used to it.
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