Table of Contents

Basics of Solar Cells and Materials Demands: Basic Characteristics and Characterization of Solar Cells; Photocurrent Generation and The Origin of Photovoltage; Influence of Recombination on the Minimum Lifetime; Charge Separation Across P-n Junctions; Ohmic Contacts for Solar Cells; Maximum Energy Conversion Efficiency of Solar Cells; Materials Specific Concepts: Solar Cells Based on Crystalline Silicon; Solar Cells Based on III-V Semiconductors; Thin-Film Solar Cells; Nano-Composite Solar Cells; Appendix A: Solutions to Tasks.