Videos

Instructional Videos:

A Glimpse of Solar

David Quispe created this two-part video series during the ASU QESST REU program in 2016. The project was created as part of a public engagement initiative led by ASU graduate student, Mathew Evans. David’s aim was to educate new solar energy scholars and the general public about Photovoltaics by touching on concepts related to how a specific type of cell (Heterojunction cell) works. Part I reviews fundamental concepts related to how solar cells work and what makes up a Heterojunction cell. Part II provides a general overview of the Transparent Conductive Oxide (TCO) research that is being done and what the possible effects are by implementing solar technology in our society. David returned to QESST in the summer of 2018 as a Beck Fellow to continue his research in Dr. Zachary Holman’s lab.

- Part 1: Basic PV Concepts/Heterojunction Cells

- Part 2: TCO Research/Social Effects

Learn more about David’s experience at QESST in these two articles:

Beck Fellow David Quispe to Shine Light on Renewable Energy
(PDF Version Here)

Introduction to Photovoltaics

This five-part video series created by QESST REU participants. Rebecca Chavez, Stefen Mercado, Alyssa Graham, and Tien Ngo. These QESST scholars created the series as part of the public engagement initiative led by ASU graduate student Mat Evans.

All about Solar

Edward Lebeau created this video series for his ASU completed his honors thesis project with QESST in spring 2017 when he was an a Barrett Honors student in Electrical Engineering at ASU. Edward created an animated lecture series, aimed at a high-school/early college level audience. Having worked in the ASU Solar Power Lab during his sophomore year, Edward knows the complete cell process. The lecture series includes 10-minute videos recorded in a colloquial style appealing to a broad audience. Edward’s intention was to completely document the process of making silicon-based solar cells to help train students. The project was supported by Michael Goryll, Edward’s thesis director, as well as Stuart Bowden, Chris Honsberg, and Som Dahal who provided materials and assistance.