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Performance Evaluation of Solar Cells by Different Simulating Softwares *by Abdul Shakoor, Ghazi Aman Nowsherwan, Muhammad Fasih Aamir, Ahmar Ali, Sami Ur Rehman, Waheed Alam, Muhammad Yasir, Khizra Arif, Muhammad Ahmad and Jamal Yousaf* 

Preface

Recent environmental concerns about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that cause global warming and climate change, as well as the depletion of energy resources, have

Solar energy is one of the most significant renewable energy sources and has been attracting increased attention in recent years due to its abundance as well as its being a pollutant-free and environmentally friendly technology. Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology provides direct conversion of solar energy (photons) into electrical DC power. *Solar PV Panels – Recent Advances and Future Prospects* is the result of contributions from several leading researchers and experts worldwide. This book is an excellent source of information for researchers, academicians, industry experts, energy policymakers, and economists working in renewable energy, specifically solar PV panels for direct electric power production. This book covers topics such as solar PV fundamentals; solar panels modeling, simulations, optimization, and economics; solar panels testing; semiconductor materials for solar cells and panels; solar PV applications and policies; and solar PV technology and battery storage sizing for standalone and grid-connected applications. This book expands scientific and

sparked substantial research into new methods of producing electricity.

technological knowledge for future renewable solar energy projects.

process of this book.

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> **Dr. Basel I. Ismail, P.Eng.** Associate Professors and Chair,

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Lakehead University,

Department of Mechanical Engineering,
