High-efficient low-cost photovoltaics : recent developments /

Other Authors: Petrova-Koch, Vesselinka, Hezel, Rudolf, Goetzberger, A.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Berlin : Springer, c2009
Series:Springer series in optical sciences, 140
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Milestones of Solar Conversion and Photovoltaics.- 2. From Extraterrestrial to Terrestrial PV Applications.- 3. PV Solar Electricity: From a Niche Market toward Mainstream Market for Electricity.- 4. Advanced Solar-Grade Poly-Si.- 5. Edge defined Film Fed Growth (EFG) -Ribbon Silicon Technology.- 6. A Novel High-Efficiency Rear-Contact Solar Cell with Bifacial Sensitivity.- 7. Commercial High Efficiency Si Solar Cells.- 8. III-V Solar Cells and Concentrator Arrays.- 9. Economic Perspective: Is the CPV capable of breaking the Economic Barrier?.- 10. The Fluorescent Solar Energy Concentrator.- 11. Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal Collector, based on the Fluorescent Concentrators.- 12. Installation Concept and Future Applications of PV.- 13. Design Rules for Efficient Organic Solar Cells.