Title :
Blazing a New Path to the Future
Author_Institution :
Sharp Corp., Nara
Abstract :
Photovoltaic generation system would be steadily growing up worldwide. To fulfil the growing demand of solar energy in future, not only silicon-based technology but also other technologies development including III-V compound cells is essential. Concentrator type photovoltaic system will make a key role especially in the areas where direct sun irradiation is abundant. Technological breakthrough to overcome some of obstacles in dissemination of concentrator type photovoltaic system until now is getting ready and further electricity generation cost reduction by concentrator photovoltaic system is expected. Depending on the installation conditions, most suitable type of photovoltaic system needs to be selected, considering technological and economical performance
Keywords :
cost reduction; installation; photovoltaic power systems; power generation economics; III-V compound cells; concentrator type photovoltaic system; economical performance; electricity generation cost reduction; installation condition; photovoltaic generation system; silicon-based technology; sun irradiation; Crystalline materials; Crystallization; Fossil fuels; Global warming; III-V semiconductor materials; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Production; Silicon; Solar power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE 4th World Conference on
Conference_Location :
Waikoloa, HI
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0017-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0017-1
DOI :
10.1109/WCPEC.2006.279705