Photovoltaics: From Solar Cell to Solar System
Photovoltaics converts sunlight directly into electrical power. This article collection explains the basics, structure and key figures of solar systems.
Note: The articles are currently only available in German.
Basics
How does a solar cell work? Photons hit the P-N junction, separate charges and generate usable voltage.
Read: From Photon to Volt: How Does a Solar Cell Work? →
From module to grid feed-in: How modules become strings and where inverter and battery sit in the power path.
Read: Structure of a PV System: From Module to Grid Feed-in →Power Electronics
From DC via inverter to 50 Hz household grid – plus MPPT and single vs. three-phase systems.
Read: AC/DC in PV: Inverters and Power Conversion →Storage & Self-Sufficiency
The helper in bad weather: Bridges cloudy days and maximizes self-consumption.
Read: Battery Storage: The Helper in Bad Weather →Planning & Dimensioning
kW, kWh, kWp, efficiency, C-rate – what do these figures mean and how do they help with planning?
Read: Solar System Key Figures: The Glossary →