Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Abstract
Historically, practical applications of solar cells were of single crystal silicon material (Rauschenbach, 1980). In the mid 1970s, the U.S. Government actively began to subsidize solar cell development and use (Maycock & Stirewalt, 1981). This funding provided a major contribution for expanded research, development, and markets. Consequently, manufacturing and final-product costs have been reduced with a corresponding increase in solar cell efficiency (Merrigan, 1982). The main objective of this study was to analyze literature from photovoltaic cell manufacturers regarding their current production methods, materials, and uses, and to report the findings.
Year of Submission
Spring 1983
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Industrial Technology
First Advisor
Rex W. Pershing
Date Original
Spring 1983
Object Description
1 PDF file (54 pages)
Copyright
©1983 Marc L. Luksetich
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Luksetich, Marc L., "The Photovoltaic Cell: History, Operation, Current Technology" (1983). Graduate Research Papers. 3684.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/3684
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