Terrestrial photovoltaic technologies update

C Edwin Witt, Richard L Mitchell, Holly P. Thomas and Martha Symko-Davies

Renewable Energy, 2001, vol. 23, issue 3, 349-353

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Photovoltaics; PV technologies; Terrestrial PV applications; PV manufacturing costs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001
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DOI: 10.1016/S0960-1481(00)00122-1

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