Solar technology assessment project. Volume 6: Photovoltaic technology assessment
Abstract
Industrial production of photovoltaic systems and volume of sales are reviewed. Low cost silicon production techniques are reviewed, including the Czochralski process, heat exchange method, edge defined film fed growth, dentritic web growth, and silicon on ceramic process. Semicrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, and low cost poly-silicon are discussed as well as advanced materials and concentrator systems. Balance of system components beyond those needed to manufacture the solar panels are included. Nontechnical factors are assessed. The 1986 system cost goals are briefly reviewed.
- Publication:
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Unknown
- Pub Date:
- April 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981stap....6.....B
- Keywords:
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- Amorphous Materials;
- Crystal Growth;
- Crystallinity;
- Photovoltaic Cells;
- Silicon;
- Solar Cells;
- Amorphous Silicon;
- Energy Technology;
- Production Engineering;
- Technology Assessment;
- Energy Production and Conversion