Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells

This course consists of a general presentation of solar cells based on silicon thin films. It is the third MOOC of the photovoltaic series of Ecole polytechnique on Coursera. The general aspects of the photovoltaic field are treated in "Photovoltaic Solar Energy". And the detailed description of the crystalline silicon solar cells can be found in "Physics of Silicon Solar Cells". After a brief presentation of solar cells operation, thin film semiconductors are described here. The general prop

• Understand principles of solar energy conversion in thin film cells
• Identify semiconductor materials used in thin films
• Analyze thin film technologies for solar applications
• Evaluate photovoltaic applications in sustainable energy

• Basic knowledge of physics and chemistry
• Understanding of electrical energy principles