Abstract
Photovoltaic (PV) products, primarily in the form of single cells and multi-cell modules, have been commercially available for more than 20 years. Yet, activities in both research laboratories and manufacturing facilities continue to yield interesting and promising results aimed at reducing the cost and boosting the efficiency of photovoltaics. This paper reviews the current state of the art ofseveral key PV technologies, describes several recent achievements in PV research and manufacturing, and discusses the significance of these advancements for the future availability of PV products that will offer greater cost-effectiveness and a wider variety of material choices and configurations for the consumer.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages | Vol. 2: 19-22 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| State | Published - 1996 |
| Event | Building Energy: 3 Conferences (1st International Solar Electric Buildings, Renew '96, and 12th Annual Quality Building Conference), 4-6 March 1996, Boston, Massachusetts, Renew '96, and 12th Annual Quality Building Conference) - Boston, Massachusetts Duration: 4 Mar 1996 → 6 Mar 1996 |
Conference
| Conference | Building Energy: 3 Conferences (1st International Solar Electric Buildings, Renew '96, and 12th Annual Quality Building Conference), 4-6 March 1996, Boston, Massachusetts, Renew '96, and 12th Annual Quality Building Conference) |
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| City | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Period | 4/03/96 → 6/03/96 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-560-25405