Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems

Although it currently represents a small percentage of global power generation, installations of solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants are growing rapidly for both utility-scale and distributed power generation applications. Continued advancements and further cost reductions will expand these opportunities, including in developing countries where favorable solar conditions exist. Building capacity and knowledge on the practical aspects of solar power project development, particularly for smaller developers, will help ensure that new PV projects are well-designed, well-executed, and built to last. Hereby, I present the first version of our book Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems: A Guide for Trainers and Engineers and hope that it will be a useful source that helps our readers to study the different topics of solar photovoltaic energy. It covers the topics on photovoltaics (PV): PV Basics, PV Technology, and PV Systems. I trust that this publication will help build capacity amongst key stakeholders, as solar power continues to become a more and more important contributor to meeting the energy needs in emerging economies.