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Catalysts for the diffusion of photovoltaics — A review of selected programmes

  1. Wolfgang Berger*

Article first published online: 5 APR 2001

DOI: 10.1002/pip.358

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Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications

Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications

Volume 9, Issue 2, pages 145–160, March/April 2001

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Berger, W. (2001), Catalysts for the diffusion of photovoltaics — A review of selected programmes. Prog. Photovolt: Res. Appl., 9: 145–160. doi: 10.1002/pip.358

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  1. c/o Cesi-Enel, Marie Curie Research Fellow of the EC, Via Raffaele Rubattino, 54, I - 20134 Milano, Italy

*c/o Cesi-Enel, Marie Curie Research Fellow of the EC, Via Raffaele Rubattino, 54, I - 20134 Milano, Italy.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 5 APR 2001
  2. Article first published online: 5 APR 2001
  3. Manuscript Revised: 16 SEP 2000
  4. Manuscript Received: 1 MAY 2000

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