The characteristics of sunlight. Semiconductor and P-N junctions. The behavior of solar
cells. Cell properties and design. PV cell interconnection and module fabrication. Standalone photovoltaic system components. Designing stand-alone photovoltaic systems. Specific purpose photovoltaic applications. Remote area supply systems. Grid-connected photovoltaic systems. Photovoltaic water pumping system components. PV water pumping system design.