Solar Cell Construction Manual

Mainly solar cell is constructed using the crystalline silicon that consists of a n type semiconductor.

Solar cell construction manual. The light incident on the semiconductor material may be pass or reflected through it. And the combination of the solar modules together is known as the solar panel. Both the layers are sandwiched and hence there is formation of p n junction between them. The second layer is p type semiconductor layer known as base layer.

This manual will describe the materials and construction methods used for the construction of a typical residential solar heating system. Basic construction diagram of a common p type silicon cell mono or multi crystalline click to enlarge as explained the p type and n type silicon are brought together and form what s known as a p n junction. 5 2 solar cells 33 5 3 solar modules 43 5 4 solar array 51 6. A solar cell or photovoltaic cell is a device that produces electric current either by chemical action or by converting light to electric current when exposed to sunlight for the sake of this article attention will be given to solar cells only.

This is the first or upper layer also known as emitter layer. Basic construction diagram of a common p type silicon solar cell click to see more information. When these photons collide with valence electrons. Introduction to solar cell or photovoltaic cells.

For rooftop installations a variety of frame designs are used depending on whether the system is mounted to a pitched or flat. Engineers and scientists who desire anintroduction to the field of photovoltaics students interestedinpv scienceandtechnology andend. Solar information module 6213 published february 1982 this book presents a nonmathematical explanation of the theory and design of pv solar cells and systems. It is written to address several audiences.

Pv and solar thermal collector module frames solar mounting systems attach the solar panel array to either the ground or rooftop for residential and commercial applications. For more detailed information on the different cells and solar panels types see the complete solar pv cell technology review. Makes aluminum the metal of choice for solar. The junction creates an electric field which enables the flow of electrons when solar radiation passes through the cell.

Construction and working of solar cell it essentially consists of a silicon pn junction diode with a glass window on top surface layer of p material is made extremely thin so that incident light photon s may easily reach the pn junction. 1 what would you attempt do if you knew you could not fail thoreau installation of a solar heating system from radiantec company is the work of a reasonably com petent handyman. The solar module is constructed by connecting the single solar cells.