DocumentCode
3206563
Title
Visions for Photovoltaic Modules: From a Gadget to Large-Scale Deployment
Author
Ossenbrink, Heinz ; Unit, Renewable
Author_Institution
Eur. Comm. DG Joint Res. Centre, Ispra
Volume
2
fYear
2006
fDate
38838
Firstpage
2013
Lastpage
2017
Abstract
This paper describes the historic development of photovoltaic (PV) module technologies since about 1980. It covers crystalline technologies as well as thin-film modules, and describes features of modules designed for building integration and concentrating systems. Current production costs and module technologies are assessed in terms of their cost structure. The paper outlines possible developments in future cell and module designs which allows further cost reduction at manufacturing plants with 1000 MW annual production capacity
Keywords
building integrated photovoltaics; cost reduction; thin film devices; 1000 MW; building integration system; concentrating systems; cost reduction; crystalline technologies; manufacturing plant; photovoltaic modules; production cost structure; thin-film modules; Costs; Encapsulation; Large-scale systems; Manufacturing; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Production; Protection; Solar power generation; Testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/WCPEC.2006.279897
Filename
4060063
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