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U. S. Polycrystalline Thin Film Solar Cells Program
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 February 2011
Abstract
The Polycrystalline Thin Film Solar Cells Program, part of the United States National Photovoltaic Program, performs R&D on copper indium diselenide and cadmium telluride thin films. The objective of the Program is to support research to develop cells and modules that meet the U.S. Department of Energy's long-term goals by achieving high efficiencies (15% - 20%), low-cost ($50/M2), and long-time reliability (30 years). The importance of work in this area is due to the fact that the polycrystalline thin-film CuInSe2 and CdTe solar cells and modules have made rapid advances. They have become the leading thin films for PV in terms of efficiency and stability. The U.S. Department of Energy has increased its funding through an initiative through the Solar Energy Research Institute in CuInSe2and CdTe with subcontracts to start in Spring 1990.
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