SEMICONDUCTOR SOLAR CELL MATERIALS

This class studies materials related to renewable energy production. various renewable energy sources will be introduced. The main topic is silicon based semiconductor solar materials. The class will introduce the use of crystalline and amorphous silicon solar cells, various thin film structures, the principle of operation for solar cells, and efficiencies for various types of solar cells. The class also discuss various thin film deposition methods for solar cell manufacturing.

The students learn the energy consumption in the world, the operating principle for the semiconductor solar cell, and production methods.

The students are required to attend class and join the class discussions, and review the teaching content after the class. The students should submit the homeworks, reports, and exams before the due date.

Basic knowledge about semiconductor materials.

Manufacturing of solar cells, electronics industry.