Thin-film Photovoltaic Cells
Further information: Thin film solar cell, Third generation solar cell, and Low-cost photovoltaic cellThin-film technologies are also being developed as a means of substantially reducing the cost of photovoltaic (PV) systems. The rationale for this is that thin-film modules are cheaper to manufacture owing to their reduced material costs, energy costs, handling costs and capital costs. This is especially represented in the use of printed electronics (roll-to-roll) processes.
Thin films belong to the second and third photovoltaic cell generations.
Read more about this topic: Thin Films
Famous quotes containing the word cells:
“The twelve Cells for Incorrigibles ... are also carved out of the solid rock hill. On the walls of one of the cells human “liberty” is clearly inscribed, with the “liberty” in significant quotation marks.”
—Administration in the State of Ariz, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)