Photovoltaics at the Tipping Point: Taking Us from the Evolutionary to the Revolutionary

Lawrence L. Kazmerski

doi:10.1007/978-3-540-75997-3_16

Photovoltaics at the Tipping Point: Taking Us from the Evolutionary to the Revolutionary

Lawrence L. Kazmerski

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Abstract

We examine the current situation and future technology opportunities for solar photovoltaics (PV), emphasizing the importance of both policy and technology investments for the future markets and competitiveness of this solar approach. We review some examples of policy significantly impacting world markets and discuss the targets of the new U.S. Solar America Initiative. On the technology side, we present insights to technical and other investments needed to tip PV to its next level of contribution as a significant clean-energy partner in the world energy portfolio. The need to venture into disruptive and revolutionary technology pathways is argued for our needs in the mid term (the next 10-15 years) and the long term (beyond the first quarter of this century).

Original language	American English
Pages	110-117
Number of pages	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-75997-3_16
State	Published - 2007
Event	International Solar Energy Society Solar World Congress 2007, ISES 2007 - Beijing, China Duration: 18 Sep 2007 → 21 Sep 2007

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Conference	International Solar Energy Society Solar World Congress 2007, ISES 2007
Country/Territory	China
City	Beijing
Period	18/09/07 → 21/09/07

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NREL/CP-540-44768

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photovoltaics
solar energy

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