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The Future of CdTe Photovoltaics

P. V. Meyers, Rober T. W. Birkmire

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Abstract The prospects for widespread commercial success of CdTe‐based photovoltaics are discussed and the key technical issues to be resolved are identified. Device efficiencies achieved using thin CdS on small‐area cells must he adapted to manufacturing, potential consumers must he convinced of module stability and environmental concerns must he dealt with effectively. All these issues are being actively addressed and there do not appear to be any insurmountable obstacles to the commercialization of CdTe photovoltaic technology.

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Abstract The prospects for widespread commercial success of CdTe‐based photovoltaics are discussed and the key technical issues to be resolved are identified. Device efficiencies achieved using thin CdS on small‐area cells must he adapted to manufacturing, potential consumers must he convinced of module stability and environmental concerns must he dealt with effectively. All these issues are being actively addressed and there do not appear to be any insurmountable obstacles to the commercialization of CdTe photovoltaic technology.

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Abstract The prospects for widespread commercial success of CdTe‐based photovoltaics are discussed and the key technical issues to be resolved are identified. Device efficiencies achieved using thin CdS on small‐area cells must he adapted to manufacturing, potential consumers must he convinced of module stability and environmental concerns must he dealt with effectively. All these issues are being actively addressed and there do not appear to be any insurmountable obstacles to the commercialization of CdTe photovoltaic technology.

Key concepts: Cadmium telluride photovoltaics, Photovoltaics, Commercialization, Photovoltaic system, Key (lock), Incubator, Nanotechnology, Engineering physics

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