Progress on photovoltaic technologies

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6451135

Maycock, P

This chapter presents the state of the art of photovoltaics, both economic and technological, using 15 tables of data to augment the text. The tables are entitled: (1) World PV Module Shipments; (2) 1984 World Market End-Use Sectors (MW); (3) World PV Module Shipments by Module Type; (4) US PV Module Shipments by Company; (5) US PV Module Shipments by Application; (6) Summary of Technology/Cost for Key Silicon-Based Options (1984 $); (7) Single-Crystal Cells: Manufacturing Process and Costs; (8) Manufactured cost per Watt (10% Module): US 5MWp; (9) Manufactured Cost per Watt (13% Modules): Hoxan 9MW; (10) Single-Crystal Technology Forecast; (11) Concentrators: 1985, 1990, 1995; (12) Si Ribbon: 1985, 1990, 1995; (13) Polysilicon: 1985, 1990, 1995; (14) Amorphous Si: 1985, 1990, 1995; (15) Option: No. of Professionals. Technology and cost forecasts, as well as R and D are included for all pertinent areas. 15 tables.

• Research Organization: Photovoltaic Energy Systems, Casanova, VA
• OSTI ID: 6451135
• Report Number(s): CONF-850414-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: AIP Conf. Proc.; (United States) Journal Volume: 135
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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