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Photovoltaic Technology And Markets

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  • JAMES H. CALDWELL

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Photovoltaics—“solar power”—retains a strong fascination as a future sustainable energy source for the planet some 120 years after its discovery, 80 years after Einstein explained its physics, 30 years after the first laboratory device was produced, and 25 years after its first commercial application. This paper examines the market for photovoltaics at prices above those required for competitive bulk grid‐connected wholesale electricity, surveys current and possible future manufacturing technologies, describes the processes of technology introduction and manufacturing cost reduction, and discusses policy implications.

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  • James H. Caldwell, 1994. "Photovoltaic Technology And Markets," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 12(2), pages 97-111, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:coecpo:v:12:y:1994:i:2:p:97-111
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-7287.1994.tb00426.x
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    1. Duane Chapman & Jon D. Erickson, 1995. "Residential Rural Solar Electricity In Developing Countries," Contemporary Economic Policy, Western Economic Association International, vol. 13(2), pages 98-108, April.
    2. Peter, Raja & Ramaseshan, B & Nayar, C.V, 2002. "Conceptual model for marketing solar based technology to developing countries," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 25(4), pages 511-524.
    3. Drennen, Thomas E & Erickson, Jon D & Chapman, Duane, 1996. "Solar power and climate change policy in developing countries," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 24(1), pages 9-16, January.
    4. Erickson, Jon D. & Chapman, Duane, 1995. "Photovoltaic technology: Markets, economics, and rural development," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 23(7), pages 1129-1141, July.

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