Baseline Evaluation of Thin-Film Amorphous Silicon, Copper Indium Diselenide, and Cadmium Telluride for the 21st Century: Preprint

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    Abstract

    This paper examines three thin-film PV technologies: amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride, and copper indium selenide. The purpose is to: (1) assess their status and potential; (2) provide an improved set of criteria for comparing these existing thin films against any new PV technological alternatives, and examining the longer-term (c. 2050) potential of thin films to meet cost goals that wouldbe competitive with conventional sources of energy without any added value from the substantial environmental advantages of PV. Among the conclusions are: (1) today's thin films have substantial economic potential, (2) any new approach to PV should be examined against the substantial achievements and potential of today's thin films, (3) the science and technology base of today's thin films needssubstantial strengthening, (4) some need for alternative technologies exists, especially as the future PV marketplace expands beyond about 30 GW of annual production.
    Original languageAmerican English
    Number of pages15
    StatePublished - 1999
    EventElectrochemical Society International Symposium - Seattle, Washington
    Duration: 1 May 19991 May 1999

    Conference

    ConferenceElectrochemical Society International Symposium
    CitySeattle, Washington
    Period1/05/991/05/99

    NREL Publication Number

    • NREL/CP-520-29593

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