Course Title: Solar Energy Conversion and Solar Cells
Course Number: Chem E 498 A
Quarter: Winter 2016
Instructor: Hugh Hillhouse (h2@uw.edu)
Time: T,TH 1:30-2:50 in Loew 112
Description:
The
course will cover the basics of solar energy conversion including
photovoltaics, solar thermal power generation, and photoelectrochemical
conversion. The course will delve further into the fundamental
principles of solar cells and cover the basic operation of current
photovoltaics as well as explore the cutting edge of research &
development of future photovoltaics. The course will also cover the
basic economics of solar energy conversion (LCOE and CAPEX) and global
market factors. The course is open to all students in science and
engineering who have completed their general physics and general
chemistry courses.
