Renewable energy: solar energy, use of solar energy, photovoltaic cells and solar panels

• Grant number: 15/19308-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: January 01, 2016
• End date: August 31, 2016
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Electrical Engineering
• Principal Investigator: Fernando Luiz de Campos Carvalho
• Grantee: Lucas Brumati Garcia
• Host Institution: Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia (ICT). Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de São José dos Campos. São José dos Campos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Study of solar radiation and radiation at the earth's surface, especially in Brazil and the conversion of solar radiation. Study the different types of solar collectors, study of photovoltaic cells and microscopic characteristics of the materials. Study of semiconductor materials, cutting-edge materials. Study on intelligent building projects including environmental and economic aspects. Analysis of successful experiences of using solar energy as a primary energy source in countries like the US, China and Germany.