Physics of Solar Cells

 7.5 ECTS credits
In the course, students will acquire knowledge about the physics and function of solar cells, as well as various types of solar cells, including potential future concepts.

The course covers the following:
- Semiconductor physics of the PN junction
- The structure and function of current silicon-based solar cells and modules
- Production technologies for silicon wafers and manufacturing methods for solar cells and modules
- Processes that limit efficiency and concepts for efficiency enhancement
- The structure and function of other types of solar cells and future concepts
- The main characterisation methods for solar sells
- Degradation of solar cells and modules
- Module testing standards
- Solar radiation
- Simulation of solar cells

Progressive specialisation: A1N (has only first鈥恈ycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level: Master's level
Admission requirements
A Bachelor degree in Engineering, a Master degree in Engineering, or a Bachelor degree with a main field of study in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Physics, or Engineering Physics, or 90 ECTS credits in Physics and 15 ECTS credits in Mathematics, plus upper secondary level English 6, or equivalent
Selection:

Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.

More information

  • Start Autumn 2025
  • Mode of study Distance
  • Language English, if required by international students
  • Course code FYAD14
  • Application code KAU-47758
  • Study pace 50% (Day)
  • Study period week 36鈥45
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