Solar Cells, 2nd Edition

Chapter IC-4

Progress in Chalcopyrite Compound Semiconductor Research for Photovoltaic Applications and Transfer of Results into Actual Solar Cell Production

Arnulf Jäger-Waldau

European Commission, DG JRC, Institute for Energy Renewable Energies Unit, 21027 Ispra, Italy

Chapter Outline

1. Introduction

2. Research Directions

3. Industrialisation

3.1. Technology Transfer

3.2. Chalcopyrite Cell Production Companies

3.2.1. Ascent Solar Technologies Incorporated (USA)

3.2.2. AVANCIS GmbH and Co. KG (Germany)

3.2.3. DayStar Technologies (USA)

3.2.4. Global Solar Energy Inc. (USA, Germany)

3.2.5. Honda Soltec Co. Ltd. (Japan)

3.2.6. International Solar Electric Technology (USA)

3.2.7. Jenn Feng New Energy (Taiwan)

3.2.8. Johanna Solar Technology GmbH (Germany) ...