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this will do well. It is a good book, but.If you just want to know "about" photovoltaics from the standpoint of say, a high school student for a basic level science project. It gives the basic physics for the solar cell, the way they have been used in society now, and offer projected future uses of the same.If however, you actually wanted serious practical info, possibly building your own system, possibly going into a home Grid-Tie system, or other ideas with a little bit more technical and useful data, this book isn't it even though the name "Practical Photovoltaics" sound as if you would. I just received this book. I was expecting a "book / manual" that covered more than the most basic of information that almost all know.
It is easy to understand and I had the book right on time.Thanks. I had the oportunity of read this book.
If you need a history lesson on the start of solar electric then this isn't a bad book at all. If you are looking at the possibility of applying solar at home then looks somewhere else. Although it appears a little dated and the pictures aren't that inspiring, if your wondering how photovoltaic cells work on an atomic level you'll love this. I won't pick on the book too much because if you are interested in the chemical composition of photovoltaic systems you will find this interesting. I personally thought I was getting something which talked about practical applications, and not so much the transport of electrons in crystaline substances.
I'd recommend this book for anyone who is interested in the coming green revolution in energy production. This is the best book on PhotoVoltaics I've found yet. Comprehensive, thorough, yet simple enough for the layman - without being too simple.
All this, without entering in deeper details.To me, as a beginner, it has been useful and really appreciated. If you decide to begin understand how photovoltaics works without digging immediately in deep details, I suggest you this book.The subjects of the book spread from the solar cells principles of working, to the several applications they may have to the industrial process of making them.
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