United States photovoltaic concentrator technology process and new program initiative

Conference · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:5899548

Chamberlin, J L; Boes, E C

We are continuing to see significant progress in the development of photovoltaic (PV) concentrator technology in the USA. This paper briefly summarizes the most significant developments which have occurred in the past 18 months, including descriptions of PV concentrator module development activities, PV concentrator array installations, concentrator cell research progress, results of the latest costing studies, and plans for a Concentrator Initiative Program. 8 refs., 1 fig., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• OSTI ID: 5899548
• Report Number(s): SAND-89-0339C; CONF-890925-1; ON: DE89013812
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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