Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV): The Path Ahead
This book is a concise review of the current status and future prospects of concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) technology. Starting with a summary of the current technical and economic status of CPV technology, it identifies the factors that hold CPV back i
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Harry Apostoleris Marco Stefancich Matteo Chiesa
Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV): The Path Ahead
Green Energy and Technology
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Concentrating Photovoltaics (CPV): The Path Ahead
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Harry Apostoleris Laboratory for Energy and Nano Science Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Masdar Campus Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Matteo Chiesa Laboratory for Energy and Nano Science Khalifa University of Science and Technology, Masdar Campus Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Marco Stefancich Dubai Electricty and Water Authority Dubai United Arab Emirates
ISSN 1865-3529 Green Energy and Technology ISBN 978-3-319-62979-7 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-62980-3
ISSN 1865-3537
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ISBN 978-3-319-62980-3
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Acknowledgements
We acknowledge the contribution of Maritsa Kissamitaki for production of the figures; Ibraheem Almansouri for helpful discussion; and the Abu Dhabi Education Council for financial support of this work.
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