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Consolidation of thin-film photovoltaic technology: the coming decade of opportunity

  1. Martin A. Green*

Article first published online: 28 JUN 2006

DOI: 10.1002/pip.702

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Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications

Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications

Special Issue: PV crystal-gazing: the next ten years for solar cells

Volume 14, Issue 5, pages 383–392, August 2006

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Green, M. A. (2006), Consolidation of thin-film photovoltaic technology: the coming decade of opportunity. Progress in Photovoltaics: Research and Applications, 14: 383–392. doi: 10.1002/pip.702

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  1. Centre of Excellence for Advanced Silicon Photovoltaics and Photonics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2052

*Centre of Excellence for Advanced Silicon Photovoltaics and Photonics, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, 2052.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 28 JUN 2006
  2. Article first published online: 28 JUN 2006
  3. Manuscript Revised: 9 JAN 2006
  4. Manuscript Received: 14 NOV 2005

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Keywords:

  • photovoltaics;
  • thin-film solar cells;
  • future technology

Abstract

The previous decade, particularly its latter half, has been an exhilarating period for photovoltaics. Companies have entered a new era of profitability with photovoltaic company stocks now some of the most eagerly sought. The challenge for the next decade is for the industry to take advantage of the increased resources made available by the recent boom to position photovoltaics for an onslaught into wholesale electricity markets. It is argued that only the best of the thin-film technologies are likely to be able to lead such a charge. Criteria for the success of thin-film technology in the long term are discussed. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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