Solar Energy WS20/21

This course will teach you: • understand the basic working principle of pn-junction solar cells, • learn about the different kinds of solar cells (crystalline and amorphous silicon, CIGS, cadmium telluride, perovskite, etc.), • get an overview over upcoming third-generation photovoltaic concepts, • receive information on photovoltaic modules and module fabrication, • get insight into solar concentration and tandem solar cells for highly efficient energy conversion, • understand the environmental impact of solar energy technologies