Thin-film PV module review: Changing contribution of PV module technologies for meeting volume and product needs

The world PV module market is projected to reach 12 to 25 GWp by 2015, unless politically mandated solar programs are implemented to achieve even larger, more energy significant production volume. To meet projected volumes at a declining cost expected from markets, it is anticipated that thin-film PV module technologies will contribute at growth rates faster than average industry growth rates, and hence contribute 3.5 to 6 GWp toward such anticipated volume. Bolko von Roedern, NREL, USA reports.