@misc{1d4ffd75be9d477481f02cff91488c46,
title = "Cost and Potential of Monolithic CIGS Photovoltaic Modules: NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)",
abstract = "A bottom-up cost analysis of monolithic, glass-glass Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2 (CIGS) modules is presented, illuminating current cost drivers for this technology and possible pathways to reduced cost. At 14% module efficiency, for the case of U.S. manufacturing, a manufacturing cost of $0.56/WDC and a minimum sustainable price of $0.72/WDC were calculated. Potential for reduction in manufacturing costs to below $0.40/WDC in the long-term may be possible if module efficiency can be increased without significant increase in $/m2 costs. The levelized cost of energy (LCOE) in Phoenix, AZ under different conditions is assessed and compared to standard c-Si.",
keywords = "CIGS, cost analysis, manufacturing, photovoltaics (PV), PV, solar, thin films",
author = "Kelsey Horowitz and Michael Woodhouse",
year = "2015",
language = "American English",
series = "Presented at the 42nd IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 14-19 June 2015, New Orleans, Louisiana",
type = "Other",
}
