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Title: Advances in Photovoltaics at NREL

Conference ·
OSTI ID:12163

This paper discusses the critical strategic research and development issues in the development of next-generation photovoltaic technologies, emphasizing thin-film technologies that are believed to ultimately lead to lower production costs. The critical research and development issues for each technology are identified. An attempt is made to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the different technologies, and to identify opportunities for fundamental research activities suited to advance the introduction of improved photovoltaic modules.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-99GO10337
OSTI ID:
12163
Report Number(s):
NREL/CP-520-26686; TRN: US200312%%160
Resource Relation:
Conference: SPIE's 44th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, Denver, CO (US), 07/18/1999--07/23/1999; Other Information: Supercedes report DE00012163; PBD: 9 Sep 1999; PBD: 9 Sep 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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