The U.S. photovoltaic research program
King, R.J.
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, 2003. Proceedings of 3rd World Conference on
Volume 3, Issue , 12-16 May 2003 Page(s): 2527 - 2530 Vol.3
Digital Object Identifier   10.1109/WCPEC.2003.1305105
Summary: The United States Fiscal Year 2003 photovoltaic R and D program is described in this paper. With a $73 million budget, emphasis is placed on long-term innovative research, thin film development, manufacturing R and D, and systems development and reliability. Long-term research is focused on "leap-frog" technologies with the potential to dramatically reduce the cost of solar electricity. In thin films, new levels of efficiency and stability in prototype modules have been achieved, as well as higher laboratory cell efficiencies that will have implications for the PV products deployed in terrestrial systems and applications. Near-term research is focused on reducing cost through manufacturing advancements and by improving system reliability.

» View citation and abstract

Log in by entering your IEEE Web Account Username and Password.

IEEE Communications Society members: If you subscribe to the IEEE Electronic Periodicals Package or IEEE Electronic Periodicals Package Plus, you must access your subscription at www.comsoc.org.

Check with your librarian, information professional, or system manager to determine if you need to log in. Please complete the online Technical Support Form if you need assistance.

Select the Purchase History link to access the document. You will have 5 Days after purchase to access the Full Text PDF. Please complete the online Technical Support Form if you need assistance.

• Search and access Abstract records free of charge
• Register for table of contents alerts
• Purchase Full Text PDF documents

» Learn more about subscription options or how to become an IEEE Member.