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ECE427 - Photovoltaics

Description

Photovoltaic materials and device technology. Operating principles of solar cells: Charge excitation, separation and collection. Standard and emerging photovoltaic technologies. Conversion efficiencies, loss mechanisms, systems and manufacturing costs. Photovoltaic technology in the context of worldwide energy demand.

Units

1.5

Hours: lecture-lab-tutorial

3-0-0

Prerequisites

  • Complete 1 of:
    • ECE320 - Electronic Devices I (1.5)
    • ELEC320 - Electronic Devices I (1.5)

Course offered by

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Course schedules

Summer timetable available: February 15. Fall and Spring timetables available: May 15.

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