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Publication
Solar Energy Materials
Paper
Photovoltaic materials and devices for terrestrial solar energy applications
Abstract
A review is given of the present status of solar cell research and development. Economic goals are the driving force for this research, which can be divided into four main areas: flat plate Si cells, thin film devices, concentrating systems and emerging materials/innovative concepts. Areas where advances in physics have been made are pointed out, as well as areas where more understanding is needed. © 1980.