Descripción de “Solar Energy: Photovoltaic (PV) Energy Conversion (edX)”
Learn how solar cells generate electricity, and about the semiconductor physics and optics required to design and manufacture solar cells. The key factor in getting more efficient and cheaper solar energy panels is the advance in the development of photovoltaic cells. In this course you will learn how photovoltaic cells convert solar energy into useable electricity. You will also discover how to tackle potential loss mechanisms in solar cells.
By understanding the semiconductor physics and optics involved, you will develop in-depth knowledge of how a photovoltaic cell works under different conditions. You will learn how to model all aspects of a working solar cell. For engineers and scientists working in the photovoltaic industry, this course is an absolute must to understand the opportunities for solar cell innovation.
This course is part of the Solar Energy Engineering MicroMasters Program designed to cover all physics and engineering aspects of photovoltaics: photovoltaic energy conversion, technologies and systems.
What you’ll learn
– The principles behind the potential loss mechanisms in photovoltaic devices
– The semiconductor physics necessary to understand solar cell performance and engineering
– The optics and light management tools necessary for optimal solar cell design
– To model all aspects of a working solar cell, understanding the efficiency limits and design rules
Course Syllabus
Week 1: Introduction
How do solar cells convert solar energy into electrical energy? What are the basic building blocks of a solar cell?
Week 2: Semiconductor Basics
What are semiconductors? What is a band diagram?
Week 3: Generation and Recombination
What are the physics of charge carriers?
Week 4: The P-N Junction
What is a diode? How does a diode change when we apply a voltage? What about when we illuminate it with solar energy?
Week 5: Advanced Concepts in Semiconductors
What happens when we connect a semiconductor to a metal? What other types of junctions of semiconductor materials are important for solar cells?
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