E&C ENGR 457: Fundamentals of Solar Photovoltaic Cells

Course Description

The science and engineering of solar cell/solar photovoltaic (PV) spans several disciplines namely physics, chemistry, electronic and electrical engineering. Even though solar cell related researches are carried out in those traditional disciplines but it is not widely taught as a comprehensive course. This course highlights the fundamental science and engineering of solar PV devices, solar energy conversion as well as solar cell manufacturing issues. It covers from basic to modern solar PV devices, including typical solar cell materials, basic device physics, ideal and non-ideal models, device parameters and design, and device fabrication.