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Advances in photovoltaics R and D: an overview

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5624416
A summary status of the advanced photovoltaics research and development is presented. These technologies cover two broad areas: (1) Thin-film intermediate efficiency (> 10%) solar cells for flat-plate applications, and (2) Single-crystal, high-efficiency (> 30%) solar cells for concentrators. Major progress is highlighted for polycrystalline and amorphous silicon, cadmium sulfide, gallium arsenide, emerging materials, and spectrum-splitting and multiple junction concentrators.
Research Organization:
Solar Energy Research Inst., Golden, CO (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-77CH00178
OSTI ID:
5624416
Report Number(s):
SERI/TP-611-1241; CONF-810812-60; ON: DE83003711
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English