High-Efficient Low-Cost Photovoltaics Recent Developments

A bird's-eye view of the development and problems of recent photovoltaic cells and systems and prospects for Si feedstock is presented. High-efficient low-cost PV modules, making use of novel efficient solar cells (based on c-Si or III-V materials), and low cost solar concentrators are in the f...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Petrova-Koch, Vesselinka (Editor), Hezel, Rudolf (Editor), Goetzberger, Adolf (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2009, 2009
Edition:1st ed. 2009
Series:Springer Series in Optical Sciences
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Milestones of Solar Conversion and Photovoltaics
  • From Extraterrestrial to Terrestrial Applications
  • PV Solar Electricity: From a Niche Market to One of the Most Important Mainstream Markets for Electricity
  • Advanced Solar-Grade Si Material
  • EFG Ribbon Technology
  • A Novel High-Efficiency Rear-Contact Solar Cell with Bifacial Sensitivity
  • Commercial High-Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells
  • III-V Solar Cells and Concentrator Arrays
  • The Economic Perspective: Is Concentrator PV Capable of Breaking the Economic Barrier
  • Fluorescent Solar Energy Concentrators: Principle and Present State of Development
  • Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal Collector Based on a Luminescent Concentrator
  • Installation Concept and Future Applications
  • Design Rules for Efficient Organic Solar Cells