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Photovoltaics - Balance of System

This article covers the not so obvious parts of a PV system. These include the mounting system, tracking structures, power conditioners and power storage components. These are termed "balance of system" or BOS.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 8 Jan 2002

Photovoltaics - Quick Facts

Several interesting facts about photvoltaics (PV's) such as "the most frequently seen applications for PV is in consumer products, e.g. hand-held calculators, watches, portable lights etc."

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 8 Jan 2002

Friction Stir Welding

Friction stir welding is a recent modification on friction welding. It is suited to aluminium, magnesium and other metals and can join dissimilar materials. Advantages over fusion welding are, no porosity, fumes or arc and little chance of distortion. Main applications are in the automotive industry

From American Friction Welding 7 Jan 2002

Photovoltaic Materials - Silicon

Single crystal silicon is the most popular material for photovaoltaic cells, due in part to its abundance. This article compares it to semi and polycrystalline silicon, while also covering preparation of single and semicrystalline materials and the Czochralski and float zone processes.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 7 Jan 2002

Photovoltaic Materials - Amorphous Silicon

Amorphous silicon is reviewed as a photovoltaic material. Reasons why it is suited to the application, how it works and how it is applied in solar cells are covered.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 7 Jan 2002

Photovoltaic Thin Film Manufacturing Cost Reduction

One of the barriers to wide spread acceptance of solar energy is the cost of photovoltaic systems. This article looks at ways these costs can be reduced such as capital costs, deposition rates, other materials related costs, maintenance costs, development costs etc.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 7 Jan 2002

Gallium Arsenide - as a Photovoltaic Material

Gallium arsenide is suited to use in solar cells due to its 1.43eV band gap, high absorptivity, insensitivity to heat and resistance to radiation damage. Drawbacks, opprtunities, high-efficiency concepts and concentrators and multijunction technology are covered.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 4 Jan 2002

Copper Indium Diselenide - as a Photovoltaic Material

Copper Indium Diselenide (CuInSe2) is an alternative material for use in photovoltaics to amorphous silicon. It currently has the highest solar cell efficiency. Research areas being pursued involving this exciting material are outlined.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 4 Jan 2002

Cadmium Telluride - as a Photovoltaic Material

Cadmium telluride (CdTe) is an alternative materials for use in photovoltaics currently under investigation. Areas of reserach are outlined.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 4 Jan 2002

Photovoltaic Applications and Uses

Photovoltaics (PV) or solar cells are becoming more widely accepted for applications that can be grouped into categories including, PV with battery storage, PV with generators, PV connected to utilities, utility scale power and hybrid power systems. These are all explained in this article.

From National Renewable Energy Laboratory 4 Jan 2002

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Photovoltaics - Balance of System

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Photovoltaic Materials - Silicon

Photovoltaic Materials - Amorphous Silicon

Photovoltaic Thin Film Manufacturing Cost Reduction

Gallium Arsenide - as a Photovoltaic Material

Copper Indium Diselenide - as a Photovoltaic Material

Cadmium Telluride - as a Photovoltaic Material

Photovoltaic Applications and Uses

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