The book is devoted to the spatial characterization of solar cells and PV modules. It is written both as a monograph as well as a succinct guide for the state-of-the-art spatial characterization techniques and approaches. Amongst the approaches discussed are visual imaging, electro- and photo-luminescence imaging, thermography, and light beam induced mapping techniques. Emphasis is given on the luminescence image acquisition and interpretation due to its great potential. Characterization techniques are accompanied by simulation tools.The contents are aimed at a readership of students and senior researchers in R&D as well as engineers in industry who are newcomers to the spatial characterization of either solar cells or PV modules. The concepts and approaches presented herein are based on but not limited to case studies of real thin-film PV devices.Key features: Review of spatially resolved characterization techniques and accompanying SPICE simulations in photovoltaics Use of spatially resolved characterization techniques and their combinations for the identification of inhomogeneities in small area CdTe and dye-sensitized solar cells Case studies of electroluminescence imaging of commercial PV modules (c-Si, CIGS, CdTe, a-Si, tandem and triple junction thin-film-Si)The contents are aimed at a readership of students and senior researchers in R&D as well as engineers in industry who are newcomers to the spatial characterization of either solar cells or PV modules. The concepts and approaches presented herein are based on but not limited to case studies of real thin-film PV devices. Key features: Review of spatially resolved characterization techniques and accompanying SPICE simulations in photovoltaics Use of spatially resolved characterization techniques and their combinations for the identification of inhomogeneities in small area CdTe and dye-sensitizedsolar cells Case studies of electroluminescence imaging of commercial PV modules (c-Si, CIGS, CdTe, a-Si, tandem and triple junction thin-film-Si)

A complete overview of spatial characterization in photovoltaics Provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art survey in the field of spatial characterization to newcomers in photovoltaic R&D as well as a reference for researchers in photovoltaics and beyond Includes examples of spatial characterization of various photovoltaics module types/technologies Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Introduction.- Theoretical Background.- Spatially Resolved Characterisation Techniques.- SPICE Model and Simulations.- Cdte Solar Cells.- Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells.- Module Level Electroluminescence Imaging.- Concluding Remarks and Outlook TrendsIntroduction.- Theoretical Background.- Spatially Resolved Characterisation Techniques.- SPICE Model and Simulations.- Cdte Solar Cells.- Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells.- Module Level Electroluminescence Imaging.- Concluding Remarks and Outlook Trends