Terrestrial photovoltaic technologies update

Terrestrial photovoltaic technologies update

A description of terrestrial photovoltaics (PV), what it is and what it accomplishes, and a very brief historical perspective of its development are presented. Today's leading technologies are identified and discussed. Current areas for improvement and suggestions for future R&D focus are p...

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Veröffentlicht in:Renewable energy 2001-07, Vol.23 (3), p.349-353
Hauptverfasser: Edwin Witt, C, Mitchell, Richard L, P. Thomas, Holly, Symko-Davies, Martha
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Applied sciences
Energy
Exact sciences and technology
Miscellaneous
Natural energy
Photovoltaics
PV manufacturing costs
PV technologies
Solar energy
Terrestrial PV applications
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Zusammenfassung:A description of terrestrial photovoltaics (PV), what it is and what it accomplishes, and a very brief historical perspective of its development are presented. Today's leading technologies are identified and discussed. Current areas for improvement and suggestions for future R&D focus are presented. Information is provided on the latest developments in terms of efficiencies, cost, industry output and prospects. The most suited applications are also addressed.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/S0960-1481(00)00122-1