Wire sawing technology: A state-of-the-art review
H Wu - Precision engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
Wire sawing technology has been widely adopted for slicing of brittle-and-hard materials
including crystalline silicon, SiC and sapphire. This paper presents a literature review on the …
including crystalline silicon, SiC and sapphire. This paper presents a literature review on the …
Unraveling the photovoltaic technology learning curve by incorporation of input price changes and scale effects
CF Yu, W Van Sark, EA Alsema - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2011 - Elsevier
In a large number of energy models, the use of learning curves for estimating technological
improvements has become popular. This is based on the assumption that technological …
improvements has become popular. This is based on the assumption that technological …
Evaluating the causes of cost reduction in photovoltaic modules
Photovoltaic (PV) module costs have declined rapidly over forty years but the reasons
remain elusive. Here we advance a conceptual framework and quantitative method for …
remain elusive. Here we advance a conceptual framework and quantitative method for …
Crystalline silicon photovoltaics: a cost analysis framework for determining technology pathways to reach baseload electricity costs
Crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaics are robust, manufacturable, and Earth-abundant.
However, barriers exist for c-Si modules to reach US $0.50–0.75/Wp fabrication costs …
However, barriers exist for c-Si modules to reach US $0.50–0.75/Wp fabrication costs …
Changes in surface layer of silicon wafers from diamond scratching
This study investigates diamond scratching at a high speed comparable to that in a grinding
process on an ultraprecision grinder. Diamond tips are prepared for the study. The scratched …
process on an ultraprecision grinder. Diamond tips are prepared for the study. The scratched …
On global energy scenario, dye-sensitized solar cells and the promise of nanotechnology
KG Reddy, TG Deepak, GS Anjusree… - Physical Chemistry …, 2014 - pubs.rsc.org
One of the major problems that humanity has to face in the next 50 years is the energy crisis.
The rising population, rapidly changing life styles of people, heavy industrialization and …
The rising population, rapidly changing life styles of people, heavy industrialization and …
The energy payback time of advanced crystalline silicon PV modules in 2020: a prospective study
SA Mann, MJ de Wild‐Scholten… - Progress in …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The photovoltaic (PV) market is experiencing vigorous growth, whereas prices are dropping
rapidly. This growth has in large part been possible through public support, deserved for its …
rapidly. This growth has in large part been possible through public support, deserved for its …
Experimental Demonstration of 4n2 Classical Absorption Limit in Nanotextured Ultrathin Solar Cells with Dielectric Omnidirectional Back Reflector
The experimental demonstration of the 4 n 2 classical absorption limit in solar cells has been
elusive for the last 30 years. Especially the assumptions on front and internal rear …
elusive for the last 30 years. Especially the assumptions on front and internal rear …
Manufacturing metrology for c-Si module reliability and durability Part II: Cell manufacturing
This article is the second article in a three-part series dedicated to reviewing each process
step in crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing process: feedstock …
step in crystalline silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing process: feedstock …
Achievements and challenges of solar electricity from photovoltaics
S Hegedus, A Luque - Handbook of photovoltaic science and …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Congratulations! You are reading a book about a technology that has changed the way we
think about energy. Photovoltaics (or PV) is an empowering technology that has shown that …
think about energy. Photovoltaics (or PV) is an empowering technology that has shown that …