Prospects for the use of amorphous semiconductors in solar energy conversion

There is increasing interest in amorphous silicon as a low cost material for photovoltaic solar cells. Its possible uses extend to other methods of solar energy collection such as photothermal and photogalvanic conversion.

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Published in:Nature (London) 1978-09, Vol.275 (5676), p.93-96
Main Authors: Wilson, J. I. B, Weaire, D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:There is increasing interest in amorphous silicon as a low cost material for photovoltaic solar cells. Its possible uses extend to other methods of solar energy collection such as photothermal and photogalvanic conversion.
ISSN:0028-0836
1476-4687
DOI:10.1038/275093a0