Photovoltaic Device Technology

Course Overview

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the fundamentals of photovoltaic devices, covering topics such as charge generation, recombination in semiconducting materials, drift and diffusion currents, and p-n junctions. The course is designed for engineering graduate students and working professionals in the electronic/energy industry who seek to update their knowledge and skills. Emphasis will be given to different solar cell technologies, including monocrystalline, thin film, and third-generation solar cells, with a focus on their design, analysis, and application.