Open AccessThin films: Past, present, future
Author(s) -
Ken Zweibel
Publication year - 1995
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/61140
Subject(s) - photovoltaic system , thin film , current (fluid) , computer science , engineering physics , business , telecommunications , engineering , nanotechnology , electrical engineering , materials science
This report describes the characteristics of the thin film photovoltaic modules necessary for an acceptable rate of return for rural areas and underdeveloped countries. The topics of the paper include a development of goals of cost and performance for an acceptable PV system, a review of current technologies for meeting these goals, issues and opportunities in thin film technologies