Electricity from solar cells

The aim of the course is for students to acquire fundamental knowledge of how solar cells function, including possible future concepts. The course covers: - an overview of the solar cell market in relation to other energy sources - solar cells connected to the energy system of a building - the structure of solar cells and their basic function at an introductory level - electrical parameters used to describe solar cells and solar cell modules - diode model of a solar cell - processes that limit the efficiency - the manufacturing of solar cell modules, and - future solar cells. Instruction is in the form of lectures and seminars, including individual oral presentations.