DocumentCode
1552106
Title
Photovoltaics gaining greater visibility
Author
Benner, J.P. ; Kazmerski, Lawrence
Author_Institution
Nat. Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO, USA
Volume
36
Issue
9
fYear
1999
fDate
9/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
34
Lastpage
42
Abstract
Photovoltaics technology is well established as a reliable and economical source of electricity in small, scattered applications, far from urban centers. Now it is looming larger in size and public awareness. The author discusses the role of photovoltaic systems in the USA, their operating principles and developments for the future
Keywords
photovoltaic power systems; solar cells; USA; future developments; operating principles; photovoltaics technology; power supply; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Scattering;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.789597
Filename
789597
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