Credits: 3
The emphasis of the class is on developing a conceptual understanding of the device physics and manufacturing processes of crystalline and thin-film photovoltaic cells, and to develop elementary computational skills necessary to quantify solar cell efficiency. The class material includes detailed, system-level energy balances necessary to understand how solar energy fits into the complete energy generation, conversion, and storage picture. Quantitative comparisons of PV technology to solar chemical conversion processes and biofuels are made.
Description
Restriction: Permission of ENGR-Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering department.
Jointly offered with: CHBE451.
Credit only granted for: CHBE451 or CHBE651.
Semesters Offered
Spring 2024
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