Darrel Long

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Photovoltaic
Cells and Solar
Power (Part 1)
1 Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture
Lesson Objectives
Develop an awareness towards the
mechanisms of a solar-powered system
Identify and distinguish between
different types of photovoltaic cells
Demonstrate an understanding of the
various applications of photovoltaic cells
After this lesson, students will:
Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture 2
History of Solar Panels
Photovoltaic effect observed (1839)
Electrode in conductive solution
A.E. Becquerel
First photovoltaic cell produced (1883)
Selenium with an extremely thin layer of gold
Charles Fritts
First photovoltaic cell patented (1946)
US patent 2402662, Light sensitive device
Russell Ohl
Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture 3
History of Solar Panels
First practical cell developed (1950s)
High cost, but highly efficient for space use
Bell Labs
Rise in popularity (1970s)
President Jimmy Carter installs solar panels
World production exceeds 500kW
Widespread usage (2000s)
White House installs solar water heaters
NREL creates cell with 40.8% efficiency
Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture 4
Types of Photovoltaic Cells
Materials/Flexibility/Efficiency
Crystalline
Silicon
Monocrystalline
Polycrystalline
Thin Film
Flexible Amorphous
CIGS
Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture 5

Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture 6
Photovoltaic Systems
Grid-tied
Systems
Stand-alone
Systems
Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture 7

Uses of Solar Panels
Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture 8
Singaporean Examples
Zero Energy
Building @
BCA
313
Somerset
Central
HDB
Apartments
at Serangoon
North
Precinct
Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture 9
Singaporean Examples (cont.)
Marina Barrage
PV Area: 1200m
2
Estimated Energy Output: 76650 kWh/yr
Tampines Grande
PV Area: 934m
2
Estimated Energy Output: 120000 kWh/yr
Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture 10
The End
Any questions?
11 Lesson 4 Introductory Lecture