The Performance of Photovoltaic (PV) Systems

Informationen zum Autor Prof Nicola Pearsall is a lecturer and researcher in the field of renewable energy at Nothurmbria University. She is also director of the Northumbria Photovoltaics Applications Centre and leader of the Energy Systems research group.

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Prof Nicola Pearsall is a lecturer and researcher in the field of renewable energy at Nothurmbria University. She is also director of the Northumbria Photovoltaics Applications Centre and leader of the Energy Systems research group.

Inhalt

1: Introduction to photovoltaic system performance

Part One: Photovoltaic module performance

2: Photovoltaic module measurement and characterization in the laboratory

3: Photovoltaic module stability and reliability

4: Modelling and prediction of PV module energy yield

Part Two: Photovoltaic system performance

5: Photovoltaic (PV) balance of system components: Basics, performance

6: Prediction and measurement of photovoltaic system energy yield

7: Environmental life-cycle assessment of photovoltaic systems

Part Three: Maximising photovoltaic (PV) system performance

8: Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)

9: Stand-alone photovoltaic systems

10: Concentrating photovoltaic systems

11: Large grid-connected photovoltaic power plants: Best practices for the design and operation of large photovoltaic power plants