The course begins with a description of the solar spectra and the possibilities to use solar cells. A model to describe I-V-characteristics of solar cells is introduced. An orientation of solar cell systems is included, covering shadowing problems, geometrical factors and battery sizing. The course demonstrates how a simulation program can be used to design a solar cell system. A large part of the course deals with single crystalline solar cells based on a band structure model. The performance of a solar cell depending on dimensions, doping levels and surface treatment is described. In addition to single-crystalline silicon cells alternative single-crystalline materials, thin film cells, polycrystalline and amorphous solar cells and tandem cells are treated. A theory for wet solar cells is included, where the contact between semiconductor and liquid, charge transfer and corrosion problems are treated. Finally, the conversion of solar energy to electricity in photovoltaic cells and hydrogen production in photochemical cells is treated.
The information below is only for exchange students
Starts
25 March 2025
Ends
8 June 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English
Type of studies
Daytime,
50%
Required Knowledge
90 credits including Solid State Physics, or equivalent. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.
Selection
Students applying for courses within a double degree exchange agreement, within the departments own agreements will be given first priority. Then will - in turn - candidates within the departments own agreements, faculty agreements, central exchange agreements and other departmental agreements be selected.
Application code
UMU-A5353
Application
This application round is only intended for nominated exchange students. Information about deadlines can be found in the e-mail instruction that nominated students receive.
The application period is closed.
