Technologie photovoltaïque : Cellules et panneaux solairesENERGIE SOLAIRE (GSI)

• Introducing the fundamental principles of photovoltaic solar technologies
• Describe and explain the main characteristics of photovoltaic installations
• Show possible uses of a photovoltaic panel English
• Introduce the basic working principles of all types of photovoltaics devices
• Describe and explain the main features of PV installations
• Show the possible uses for a photovoltaic panel

• Solar resource
• General physical principles – Various PV technologies
• The silicon PV sector • Physical principles (mono & poly Si) • Cell manufacturing • Module manufacturing • Cell characteristics and modules – Evolutions • Performance • Reliability – Aging • Material requirements – ACV • Recycling
• Thin Layers (CdTe, CiGS, Silicium amorphous)
• Other emerging sectors (Tandem, Perovskites, OPV, Quantum dots)

Continuous control and project

Reference books: • A. Labouret et al, Solar cells, photovoltaic energy bases, Dunod. • H. Mathieu, Semiconductor Physics, Dunod Online resources: • Basic and general principles: • Solar photovoltaics – Ademe • Solar photovoltaic energy: operation, challenges and key figures (knowledge ofenergy.org) • Daniel Lincot - Technological innovation Liliane Bettencourt (annual chaaire 2021-2022) - Collège de France (college-de-france.fr)