Description
Book SynopsisPhotovoltaic technology - or the direct conversion of light into electricity - is the fastest growing means of electricity generation today, however it is generally used outdoors. Relatively little attention has been focused on the many obstacles to overcome when designing efficient indoor products.
Table of ContentsAbout the author. Preface.
Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
1. State of the Art.
Introduction.
Low Power Energy Sources.
Intellectual Property Rights.
IPV Taxonomies.
IPV gaps in knowledge.
Conclusion.
2. Engineering design.
Introduction.
Defining design.
Trends in engineering design.
Life Cycle Methods.
Conclusion.
3. Radiant Energy Indoors.
Introduction.
Physics of buildings.
Photometric characterisation.
Radiometric characterisations.
Computer simulation.
Discussion.
Conclusion.
Future work.
Further reading.
4. Fundamentals of Solar Cells.
Introduction.
A brief history of solar collectors and PV.
Photonic semiconductors.
Photovoltaic Technology.
Suboptimal solar cell efficiency.
IPV Material Technologies.
Efficiency improvements.
Conclusion.
Further reading.
5. Solar Cells for Indoor Use.
Introduction.
Technology performance at indoor light levels.
Indoor light level model presentation.
Discussion.
Designing PV modules for indoor use.
Conclusion.
Further work.
6. Indoor Ambient Energy Charge Storage.
Introduction.
Trends in charge storage.
Charge storage technology.
Charge storage parameters.
To determine storage capacity.
Electrochemical Storage Technologies.
Conclusion.
Future Work.
Further reading.
7. Ambient Energy Power Source Design.
Introduction.
Clarification.
Conceptual Design.
Embodiment.
Detailed Design.
Case studies.
Conclusion.
Further reading.
Conclusion.
Abbreviations and Symbols.
Glossary.
References.
Index.
