Spectral Characteristics of Solar Radiation

Applications in Photovoltaic Conversion
Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-23839-0
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 400 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Spectral Characteristics of Solar Radiation: Applications in Photovoltaic Conversion brings together the multiple facets of the solar radiation spectrum and its impact on, and interaction with, photovoltaic applications. The first part of the book introduces spectral characteristics of solar radiation, covering various atmospheric factors, measurements, estimation, and modelling techniques. The second section focuses on the application of this knowledge to the design and implementation of photovoltaic devices. This is a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and graduate students with an interest in solar radiation, measurement, and modelling, solar energy conversion, and photovoltaics, as well as engineers, developers, and technicians involved in the development and operation of photovoltaics and solar power plants.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Badescu, Viorel

Paulescu, Marius

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Elektrotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Energietechnik & Elektrotechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Energieverteilung, Stromnetze
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Alternative und erneuerbare Energien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part I: Spectral characteristics of solar radiation
1. Spectral nature of solar radiation
2. Solar spectrum at the top of the atmosphere and total solar irradiance
3. Spectral solar irradiance measurements
4. Radiative transfer through the atmosphere
5. Spectral solar irradiance estimation under clear sky and energy applications
6. Integration of spectral atmospheric transmittances: Parametric models for solar irradiance
7. Quantifiers for the solar radiation spectrum signature

Part II: Impact of spectral distribution of solar radiation on PV performance
8. Spectral characteristics of materials
9. Physics of solar cells. Spectral nature of the solar cell current
10. Spectral factors for PV technologies
11. Spectrum modification for PV applications: Up-down conversion.
12. Colored solar cells: BIPV applications
13. Effect of the spectral distribution of solar radiation on PV power production
14. Aerosol-induced changes in solar radiation spectrum and PV power production
15. Combined spectral and weather effects on PV power production
16. Impact of the climate change on PV power production

Über Autor(innen)

Badescu, Viorel
Viorel Badescu is Professor of Engineering Thermodynamics and affiliated with Candida Oancea Institute at Polytechnic University of Bucharest, in Romani. He has contributed over 300 papers and 40 books related to various fields in science and engineering. His research interests include terrestrial and space solar energy applications, including photo-thermal energy conversion by flat plate collectors and solar power plants, the physics of radiation, photovoltaic conversion of solar energy and solar radiation properties, and solar radiation distribution and forecasting. Prof. Badescu has been associate editor or editorial member of several international journals, including Space Power, Energy, Renewable Energy, and the Journal of Energy Engineering, and acts as a reviewer for more than 50 international journals. He is a member of the Romanian Academy and various other scientific societies, and has received 4 scientific awards, including the Romanian Academy Prize for Physics in 1979.