ME 432

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Fundamentals of Photovoltaics

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Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

In this course, we will develop a fundamental understanding of how solar cells convert light to electricity, how solar cells are made, how solar cell performance is evaluated, and the photovoltaic technologies that are currently on the market and/or under development. Using thermodynamics, materials physics, and engineering analysis we will assess and critique the potential and drawbacks of modern photovoltaic technologies, including single- and multi- crystalline silicon, tandem cells, CdTe, CIGS, PVT, bulk heterojunctions (organic), Graetzel cells, nanostructure-based, and third generation PV.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. Prerequisite: PHYS 212 and ME 330 or equivalent.

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ME 432 class schedule data for fall 2023
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
70089	Lecture	GR4	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Ertekin, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Credit: 4 hours Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
70088	Lecture	UG3	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Ertekin, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Credit: 3 hours Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
76336	Lecture	ZJ3	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	Sidney Lu Mech Engr Bldg	Ertekin, E	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/21/23-12/06/23 Credit: 3 hours Restriction(s): Restricted to NDEG:Engr Nondegree -UIUC. Restricted to Intl Exchange--Undergraduate or ZJUI program students.