A Note on Limits and Trends in PV Cells and Modules

The key components of photovoltaic (PV) systems are PV modules representing basic devices, which are able to operate in outdoor conditions for a long time. PV modules can be manufactured from different materials using different production technologies. The main criterion supporting or limiting the s...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2022-04, Vol.12 (7), p.3363
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Technological change
Trends
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