OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1986 · 23 citations · 0 references
EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMaterials ScienceOptoelectronicsSemiconductor DevicesSemiconductor MaterialsPhotovoltaic DevicesPhotovoltaic MaterialsSemiconductor Device MaterialsSemiconductor PhysicsSolar CellsSolar Photovoltaic SystemsAmorphous SiliconConcentrator PhotovoltaicsEnergy Conversion EfficiencyGallium ArsenidePhotovoltaic SystemsSilicon Solar Cells
This meeting was held in Las Vegas, Nevada in Oct. 1985 for the purpose of providing a forum for exchange of information on photovoltaic technology. Attention was focused on amorphous silicon and high efficiency silicon developments. For example, the development of a new amorphous silicon superlattice solar cell with a conversion efficiency of 10.4% was announced. Another important issue of interest was the realization that gallium arsenide solar cells offer plenty of potential for space and terrestrial concentrator technology.