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Students will learn how solar energy systems work, their components and design considerations and working of Solar cell as semiconductor diode.

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Introduction to Solar Energy and Semiconductor Physics in Solar Cell

11 Lectures

357 min

Solar Photovoltaics: Fundamental Technology and Applications
4 min
Energy and its Sources
45 min
Introduction to Solar Energy
23 min
Introduction of Quantum Mechanics in Solar Photovoltaics -I
37 min
Introduction of Quantum Mechanics in Solar Photovoltaics -II
27 min
Introduction of Quantum Mechanics in Solar Photovoltaics -III
35 min
Band Theory
46 min
Energy Band Diagram
42 min
Charge Carrier Dynamics in Semiconductor
29 min
P-N junction model and Diode working principle
30 min
Current-Voltage Characteristics of Solar Cell
39 min

Course details

This Solar Energy course typically introduces the fundamentals of solar energy, covering essential concepts related to harnessing and utilizing solar power. It focuses on the science of converting sunlight into usable energy, particularly through photovoltaic (PV) systems and solar thermal technologies.

Source : NPTEL IIT Roorkee(Youtube Channel)

Prof. Soumitra Satapathi, Dept. of Physics, IIT Roorkee

Course suitable for

Energy & Utilities
Electrical
Metallurgy & Material Science

Key topics covered

1. Introduction to Solar Energy: Understanding the sun as an energy source, solar radiation, and the potential of solar power.

2. Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: How solar cells work.

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