TECHNICAL GOALS AND FINANCIAL MEANS FOR PV DEVELOPMENT

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Abstract
An overview is given of the 1992 and projected (year 2000) cost of PV-modules and systems, as obtained from different manufacturers. It is shown that the projected cost figure cannot be obtained by simply following the learning curve in a business-as-usual scenario. It is concluded therefore that production volumes have to be increased and learning has to be accelerated by larger R&D efforts. Key technological issues for these increased R&D efforts are identified.