Photovoltaics is a solar power technology to generate Electricity using semiconductor devices, known as solar cells. A number of solar cells form a solar "Module" or "Panel", which can then be combined to solar systems, ranging from a few Watts of electricity output to multi Megawatt power stations.
The unique format of the Photovoltaic Status Report combines international up-to-date information about Research Activities with Manufacturing and Market Implementation data of Photovoltaics. These data are collected on a regular basis from public and commercial studies and cross-checked with personal communications. Regular fact-finding missions with company visits, as well as meetings with officials from funding organisations and policy makers, complete the picture.
Growth in the solar Photovoltaic sector has been robust. Yearly growth rates over the last decade were on average more than 40%, thus making Photovoltaics one of the fastest growing industries at present. The PV Status Report provides comprehensive and relevant information on this dynamic sector for the public interested, as well as decision- makers in policy and industry.
JAEGER-WALDAU Arnulf;
2011-09-26
European Commission
JRC64900
978-92-79-20171-4,
1831-4155 / 1018-5593,
EUR 24807 EN,
OP LB-XB-11-001-EN-C,
http://bookshop.europa.eu/en/pv-status-report-2011-pbLBXB11001/,
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC64900,
10.2788/15590,
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