The Future of Metallization – Results from Questionnaires of the Four Workshops from 2008 to 2013

The participants of the 4th metallization workshop 2013 in Konstanz were asked to share their opinion on the future of metallization for crystalline silicon solar cells like during the previous three metallization workshop in Utrecht (2008), Konstanz (2010) and Charleroi (2011).The question “What is the future of metallization?” is one of the most important questions for the success of crystalline silicon solar cells in future. During the consecutive workshops between 71% and 75% of in average 170 participants have responded to the questionnaires. The participants represent the institutes/universities, material and equipment manufacturers and cell manufacturers. The results are presented in this document.