Abstract
In this paper, we report on the significant progress made worldwide by thin-film solar cells, namely, amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride (CdTe), and copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS). Thin-film photovoltaic (PV) technology status is also discussed in detail. In addition, R&D and technology challenges in all three areas are elucidated. The worldwide estimated projection forthin-film PV technology production capacity announcements are estimated at more than 5000 MW by 2010.
| Original language | American English |
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| Number of pages | 7 |
| State | Published - 2008 |
| Event | World Renewable Energy Congress X and Exhibition - Glasgow, Scotland Duration: 19 Jul 2008 → 25 Jul 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | World Renewable Energy Congress X and Exhibition |
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| City | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Period | 19/07/08 → 25/07/08 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-520-43355
Keywords
- amorphous silicon
- cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic solar cells modules
- copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS)
- PV
- research and development (R&D)
- solar cells
- solar electricity
- technology challenges
- thin films
