Polycrystalline Thin-Film Solar Cells and Modules

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    Abstract

    This paper describes the recent technological advances in polycrystalline thin-film solar cells and modules. Three thin film materials, namely, cadmium telluride (CdTe), copper indium diselenide (CulnSe2, CIS) and silicon films (Si-fllms) have made substantial technical progress, both in device and module performance. Early stability results for modules tested outdoors by various groups worldwideare also encouraging. The major global players actively involved in the development of these technologies are discussed. Technical issues related to these materials are elucidated. Three 20-kW polycrystalline thin-film demonstration photovoltaic (PV) systems are expected to be installed in Davis, CA in 1992 as part of the Photovoltaics for Utility-Scale Applications (PVUSA) project. This is ajoint project between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), California Energy Commission (CEC), and a utility consortium.
    Original languageAmerican English
    Number of pages9
    StatePublished - 1991
    Event6th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference - New Delhi, Incia
    Duration: 10 Feb 199214 Feb 1992

    Conference

    Conference6th International Photovoltaic Science and Engineering Conference
    CityNew Delhi, Incia
    Period10/02/9214/02/92

    Bibliographical note

    Prepared for the 6th International Photovoltaic Science & Engineering Conference, New Delhi, Incia, 10-14 February 1992

    NREL Publication Number

    • NREL/TP-214-4610

    Keywords

    • cadmium telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic solar cells modules
    • copper indium diselenide (CIS)
    • photovoltaics (PV)
    • polycrystalline
    • silicon
    • solar energy
    • thin films

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