1.2.1. Solar photovoltaic principles The working principle of solar PV (SPV) cells is based on the PV or photoelectric effect for semiconductor materials. These formulate that, in certain circumstances, an electron (e −) of a semiconductor material can absorb an energy packet known as photon.
This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the key principles underlying PV technology, exploring the fundamental concepts of solar radiation, semiconductor physics, and the intricate mechanisms that facilitate the transformation of sunlight into a usable electrical power source.
The PV technology convert visible spectrum to electricity and thermal collectors use both infrared and visible spectrum for energy generation. So the energy generation from solar radiation can be in the form of electrical energy or thermal Energy. The various conversion paths of solar energy is described in the Fig.2
Solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation is the process of converting energy from the sun into electricity using solar panels. Solar panels, also called PV panels, are combined into arrays in a PV system. PV systems can also be installed in grid-connected or off-grid (stand-alone) configurations.
Solar power is the conversion of sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaic (PV), or indirectly using concentrated solar power (CSP). The research has been underway since very beginning for the development of an affordable, in-exhaustive and clean solar energy technology for longer term benefits.
The generation of thermal energy from solar can be realized using various solar reflecting collectors. Most of the technology works on the principle of reflection, radiation and convention or based on the thermosiphon effect. Sun is a gigantic star, with diameter of 1.4 million kilometer releasing electromagnetic energy of about 3.8 x 1020 MW.
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