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Terrestrial photovoltaic technologies update

A description of terrestrial photovoltaics (PV), what it is and what it accomplishes, and a very brief historical perspective of its development are presented. Today's leading technologies are identified and discussed. Current areas for improvement and suggestions for future R&D focus are p...

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Published in:Renewable energy 2001-07, Vol.23 (3), p.349-353
Main Authors: Edwin Witt, C, Mitchell, Richard L, P. Thomas, Holly, Symko-Davies, Martha
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A description of terrestrial photovoltaics (PV), what it is and what it accomplishes, and a very brief historical perspective of its development are presented. Today's leading technologies are identified and discussed. Current areas for improvement and suggestions for future R&D focus are presented. Information is provided on the latest developments in terms of efficiencies, cost, industry output and prospects. The most suited applications are also addressed.
ISSN:0960-1481
1879-0682
DOI:10.1016/S0960-1481(00)00122-1