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2011 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

27. Thin Solar Cells

Author : Michael Reuter

Published in: Ultra-thin Chip Technology and Applications

Publisher: Springer New York

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Abstract

This chapter outlines the advantages of thin crystalline silicon solar cells, gives an overview on the current status in research and development on solar cells with thicknesses below 50 μm and describes the current developments. The material utilisation of different wafer fabrication methods is discussed, and an overview on applications for thin and hence flexible solar cells is given.

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Metadata
Title
Thin Solar Cells
Author
Michael Reuter
Copyright Year
2011
Publisher
Springer New York
Book
Ultra-thin Chip Technology and Applications

Print ISBN: 978-1-4419-7275-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4419-7276-7

Copyright Year: 2011

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7276-7_27