Nineteenth European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference

Proceedings of the International Conference held in Paris, France 7 - 11 June 2004

Edited by:

W. HOFFMANN RWESCHOTT Solar Alzenau, Germany

J.-L. BAL ADEME Paris, France

H. OSSENBRINK European Commission - DG JRC Ispra, Italy

W.PALZ World Council for Renewable Energy

P. HELM WIP-Renewable Energies Munich, Germany

i Volume II Table of Contents of Volume II

Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon

PLENARY SESSION 3BP.1 Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon

3BP. 1.1 Silicon Heterojunction Cells R&D in Europe 1321 F. Roca, J. Cdrabe, A. Jdger-Waldau

3BP. 1.2 Thin Film Silicon Solar Cell Up-Scaling by Large-Area PECVD KAI Systems 1328 J. Meier, U. Kroll, J. Spitznagel, S. Benagli, T. Roschek, G. Pfanner, Ch. EUert, G. Androutsopoulos, A. Hugh, G. Biichel, D. Plesa, A. Biichel, A. Shah

3BP. 1.3 Advanced PECVD Processes for Thin Film Silicon Solar Cells on Glass 1334 T. Repmann, W. Appenzeller, B. Sehrbrock, H. Stiebig, B. Rech

3BP. 1.4 Characterization of the I-V Curves of Multi-Junction Solar Cells/Modules by High-Fidelity Solar Simulators and their Irradiance Dependence 1340 Y. Hishikawa, S. Igari

3BP. 1.5 Development of Nc-Si:H Solar Cells on Novel Transparent Conducting Light Trapping Oxide (TCLO) Superstate with IMO, ITiO or Surface Textured i-ZNO/IMO & I-ZNO/ITiO Bilayer 1346 J.A. Anna Selvan, Y-M. Li, S. Guo, A.E. Del ahoy

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 3AO.7 Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon

3AO.7.1 Thin Film Silicon Solar Cells on Insulated Metal Substrates 1352 P. Van der Vleuten

3AO.7.2 Light-Trapping in A-Si:H and uC-Si:H Solar Cells Via Nano-Textured Glass Superstates Made by Plasma Etching 1355 N-P. Harder, D. Le Bellac, E. Royer, B. Rech, G. Schope, Jo. Miiller

3AO.7.3 Light Confinement Strategies for Thin Silicon Solar Cells on Plastic Substrates 1359 J. Escarre, F. Villar, M. Fonrodona, D. Soler, J.M. Asensi, J. Bertomeu, J. Andreu

3AO.7.4 Degradation of a-Si:H/a-SiGe:H Solar Cells Prepared on Different Substrate Materials 1363 M. Sendova-Vassileva, Y. Feng, D. Lundszien, A. Lambertz, W. Reetz, H. Stiebig, F. Finger

3AO.7.5 Hydrogen Diffusion in P, I and N Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon Layers and its Consequences on Solar Cells Efficiency 1367 F. Kail, A. Hadjadj, P. Roca i Cabarrocas

3AO.7.6 Effect of Hydrogen and Crystallinity on Transport Properties of Microcrystalline Silicon 1371 J. Kocka, T. Mates, S. Honda, M. Ledinsky, K. Luterova, H. Stuchlikovd, J. Stuchlik, A. Fejfar

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 3AO.8 Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon

3AO 8 1 High Efficiency P-I-N a-Si:H Solar Cells prepared in a Large Area Single Chamber Process on LPCVD ZnO 1374 U. Kroll, S. Benagli, J. Meier, A. Hugli, J. Spitznagel, G. Androutsopoulos, T. Roschek, Ch. EUert, A. Biichel, C. Bucher, A. Shah

3AO.8.2 Development of Large Area VHF Plasma CVD and its Application to Si Thin film Solar Modules 1378 Y. Takeuchi, A. Takano, H. Mashima, K. Kawamura, Y. Yamauchi, H. Takatsuka 3AO.8.3 Large Area Deposition of Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon - New Tools for Industrially Applicable Mass Production 1382 S. Wieder, J. Liu, T. Repmann, R. Carius, J. Kuske, U. Stephan

3AO.8.4 Amorphous Silicon Multilayer Solar Cell Deposited by PECVD Method 1387 K.H. Jim, H. Stiebig, Jo. Miiller, B. Rech, W. Beyer

3AO.8.5 Key Parameters in Silicon PECVD. The Example of Microcrystalline Silicon 1391 J. Carabe, J.J. Gandia, L. Urbina, G. Bruno, M. Losurdo

3AO.8.6 2D Self- Consistent Modeling of the Microcrystalline Silicon Deposition Process 1395 B. Lykas, E. Amanatides, D. Mataras

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 3CO.7 Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon

3CO.7.1 Microcrystalline Silicon Cells Deposited at High Rates by Combination of VHF-PECVD and High Working Pressure 1399 Y. Mai, S. Klein, J. Wolff, A. Lambertz, X. Geng, F. Finger

3CO.7.2 Large Area (30 cm x 40 cm) Nanocrystalline Si Materials and Solar Cells Using the Pulsed PECVD Technique 1403 A. Madan, U. Das, J. Hu, D. Zhong

3CO.7.3 High Efficiency and High-Deposition-Rate Microcrystalline Silicon P-I-N Solar Cells 1407 T. Matsui, A. Matsuda, M. Kondo

3CO.7.4 Stability of ZnO-coated SnO2:F for High-Deposition Rate Hot-Wire CVD of P-I-N Solar Cells 1411 MM. Franken, M.K. van Veen, C.H.M. van der Werf, J. Loffler, J.K. Rath, R.E.I. Schropp

3CO.7.5 Development of Surface-Textured Zinc Oxide for Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells By High Rate Reactive Sputtering 1415 J. Hiipkes, B. Rech, B. Sehrbrock, O. Kluth, Jo. Miiller, HP. Bochem, M. Wuttig

3CO.7.6 Modelling the Effect of Spectral Variations on the Performance of Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells 1419 H. AlBuflasa, T.R. Belts, R. Gottschalg, T.G. Infield

VISUAL PRESENTATIONS 3DV.1 Amorphous and Microcrystalline Silicon

3DV. 1.1 Stability of Microcrystalline Solar Cells Under Treatment in Water, Air and Vacuum 1423 M. Sendova- Vassileva, S. Klein, A. Lambertz, F. Finger

3DV.1.3 An Investigation of Modified Intrinsic Layer in Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells 1427 K. Luczak

3DV. 1.4 New Crystallization Method of a-Si Film by Direct Resistive Heating for Thin Film Solar Cell Applications 1430 D.Y. Kim, C.K. Suh, M.S. Shim, M. Gowtham, D. Mangalaraj, J. Yi

3DV.1.5 Optoelectronic Characterization of a-SiC:H Stacked Devices 1434 M. Vieira, M. Fernandes, P. Louro, A. Fantoni, N. Carvalho, G. Lavareda

3DV. 1.7 The Study of P-nc-Si:H Thin Film Material by VHF-PECVD 1438 F. Zhu, X. Zhang, Y. Zhao, C.C. Wei, J. Sun, H. Ren, Y. Wang, H. Song, X. Geng

3DV.1.8 The Effect of Doped Layers on the Characteristics of uc-Si Solar Cells 1441 X. Geng, F. Zhu, G. Hou, X. Zhang, Y. Wang, H. Song, Y. Zhao

3DV. 1.11 Monitoring of the Polymorphous/Silicon Interface Properties in the Hit Solar Cell by Surface Photovoltage Technique in an Expanded Spectral Region 1445 V. Svrcek, Y. Veschetti, J.C. Muller, A.S. Gudovskikh, J-P. Kleider, J. Damon-Lacoste, P. Roca i Cabarrocas, C. Jaussaud, P-J. Ribeyron

3D V. 1.12 Choice of the Substrate for Heterojunction Amorphous/Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells - a Simulation Study 1449 Y. Veschetti, J.C. Muller, N. Le Quang, G. Goaer 3DV.1.13 Plasma Treatments of the Interface in n-Type Amorphous Hydrogenated Silicon / p-Type Crystalline Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells 1453 J. Damon-Lacoste, P. Roca i Cabarrocas, A.S. Gudovskikh, J-P. Kleider, P-J. Ribeyron, V. Svrcek. Y. Veschetti

3DV.1.14 Fixed and Continuous Substrate Flow VHF PECVD of Silicon Alloys 1457 K. Schade, J. Kuske, S. Rohlecke, F. Stahr, O. Steinke, U. Stephan, A. Kottwitz

3DV. 1.15 Modelling of J-V Characteristics of c-Si / a-Si Heterojunction Solar Cells 1461 J. J. Gandia, J. Cdrabe

3DV. 1.16 Microstructure of Hydrogenated Polymorphous Silicon and its Influence on the Transport Properties 1465 O. Saldane, C. Longeaud, S. Lebib, P. Roca i Cabarrocas

3DV. 1.17 Influence of the VHF PECVD Microcrystalline Silicon Properties on the Solar Cell Performances 1469 P. Delli Veneri, L. V. Mercaldo, E. Bobeico, P. Spinillo, C. Privato

3DV. 1.19 Micro-Structural and Electrical Evolutions of Boron-Doped Microcrystalline Silicon Thin Film on Glass Prepared by VHF-PECVD 1473 M-T. Kuo, J-C. Liu, L-C. Kuo

3DV. 1.20 P-I-N uc-Si:H Solar Cells Grown by Hot Wire Cell Method 1477 S. Hiza, Y. Ide, Y. Saito, A. Yamada, M. Konagai

3DV.1.22 Simulation Study of Enhanced Light Scattering and of an Interlayer in Tandem Micromorph Silicon Solar Cells 1481 J. Krc, K. Bred, F. Smole, M. Topic

3DV. 1.23 Effects of Plasma Conditions on Density of Microcrystalline Silicon 1485 A. Biebericher, A.R. Burgers, C. Devilee, W.J. Soppe

3DV. 1.24 Effect of Cell Width on the Device Performance of Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells 1489 C. Monokroussos, R. Riither, R. Gottschalg, M. Kong, D.G. Infield

3DV. 1.25 Comparison of APCVD Deposited SnO2: F Layers on Glass as TCO Superstrates for Amorphous Silicon Pin Solar Cells 1493 J. Loffler, A.M.B. van Mol, F.J. Grob, J.K. Rath, R.E.I. Schropp

3DV. 1.26 AFORS-HET, a Numerical PC-Program for Simulation of Heterojunction Solar Cells, Version 1.1 (Open- Source on Demand), to be Distributed for Public Use 1497 R. Stangl, A. Froitzheim, M. Kriegel, T. Brammer, S. Kirste, L. Elstner, H. Stiebig, M. , V. Fuhs

3DV.1.27 Role of He Dilution in the Improvement of Microcrystalline Silicon Thin Films from SiRt and SiF4 Based PECVD 1501 M. Losurdo, M.M. Giangregorio, P. Capezzuto, G. Bruno

3DV. 1.28 Exploitation of the Electric-Field Dependence of Photocarrier Properties by Application of the Steady-State Photocarrier Grating Technique 1505 R.I. Badran, R. Briiggemann

3DV. 1.29 Effect of the Substrate and Temperature on the Structural Properties of Microcrystalline Silicon Thin Film for Solar Cells 1509 X. Zhang, Y. Zhao, F. Zhu C. Wei, C. Wu, Y. Gao

3DV. 1.31 Correlation Between TCO-Contact Layers and Performance of Microcrystalline Silicon P-I-N Solar Cells 1513 L. Feitknecht, R. Schliichter, J. Steinhauser, S. Fay, A. Shah

3DV.1.32 Numerical Analysis of Texture Structure to Improve Optical Confinement in Thin Film Solar Cells 1516 Y. Kobayashi, K. Satake, S. Sakai, N. Yamashita, Y. Yonekura

3DV. 1.33 Efficiency Dependence of Microcrystalline Solar Cells on the Crystalline Structure 1520 R. Beserman, A. Chack, R. Weil

3DV. 1.34 A b-Initio Molecular Dynamics Simulation of CN in Amorphous Silicon 1522 N. Mitsuda, K. Shirai, H. Katayama-Yoshida

3DV. 1.38 Hot Wire Deposited n-i-p Structures With Remarkable Stability 1526 R.E.I. Schropp, M.K. van Veen, C.H.M. van der Werf, AM. Mohan 3DV.1.40 Effects of Light Soaking on Amorphous Silicon Thin Films 1530 B. Pivac, I. Kovacevic, I. Zulim

3DV.1.41 Optical Absorption at Nano-Rough Silver Back Reflector of Thin Film Silicon Solar Cells 1533 J. Springer, A. Poruba, L. Mullerova, M. Vanecek, O. Kluth, B. Rech

3DV. 1.42 Excimer Laser Induced Crystallization of Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon-Carbon Films 1537 U. Coscia, G. Ambrosone, C. Minarini, V. Parisi, S. Schutzmann, A. Tebano, P. Rava, C. Privato, P. Veneri

3D V. 1.43 Active Layer Quality and Open-Circuit Voltage of NIP and PIN Microcrystalline Solar Cells 1541 J. Bailat, P. Poruba, L. Mullerova, J. Springer, M. Vanecek, E. Vallat-Sauvain, F. Meillaud, X. Niquille, S. Rosset, M. Dubey, J. Guillet, L. Feitknecht, A. Shah

3DV. 1.44 Influence of Microstructure on the Transport Properties of Si:H Materials Deposited from Hydrogen or Argon Dilution of Silane 1545 P. Chaudhuri, N. Dutta Gupta, C. Longeaud

3DV. 1.45 Light Trapping in Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells and Textured Substrates 1548 J. Guillet, C. Rockstuhl, X. Niquille, S. Fay, V. Terrazzoni-Daudrix, A. Shah

3D V. 1.46 Effect of i-Layer Thickness on Variable Illumination Measurement (VIM) of Amorphous and Mircocrystalline Silicon Solar Cells 1552 F. Meillaud, C. Droz, E. Vallat-Sauvain, A. Shah, L. Feitknecht, C. Hof, R. Platz, S. Dubail

3DV. 1.47 Progress in Preparation of Microcrystalline NIP Solar Cells and Amorphous-Microcrystalline NIPNIP Tandem Solar Cells Entirely by Hot-Wire CVD 1556 M. Kupich, D. Grunsky, P. Kumar, B. Schroeder

3DV. 1.48 Optimization of Hot Wire Deposited Microcrystalline P-Layers for Thin Film Silicon Solar Cell Structures 1560 D. Grunsky, P. Kumar, M. Kupich, B. Schroeder

3DV. 1.49 Growth of Microcrystalline Grains in Mixed Phase Silicon Thin Films for Solar Cells 1564 A. Fejfar, T. Mates, S. Honda, B. Rezek, J. Stuchlik, J. Kocka, J. Matejkovd, P. Hrncifik, J. Valenta

3DV. 1.50 Spectral Characteristics of a-Si/ Thin Film Crystalline Silicon Solar Modules 1567 A. Nakajima, M. Yoshimi, T. Sawada, S. Fukuda, T. Suezaki, M. Ichikawa, Y. Koi, M. Goto, T. Meguro, T. Mastuda, M. Kondo, T. Sasaki, Y. Tawada, K. Yamamoto

3DV. 1.52 Improvement of the Tunnel-Recombination Junction in N-I-P Micromorph Tandem Silicon Solar Cells with Hot-Wire Deposited Absorber Layers 1571 R. Stolk, H. Li, CM.M. van der Werf, J. Loffler, A. Gordijn, J.K. Rath, R.E.I. Schropp

3DV. 1.53 Optimization of the TCO Layer for Thin Silicon Solar Cells on Plastic Substrates 1575 J. Escarre, F. Villar, M. Fonrodona, D. Soler, J.M. Asensi, J. Bertomeu, J. Andreu

3DV.1.54 Light-Induced Degradation of Microcrystalline Silicon Thin Film Solar Cells Prepared by Hot-Wire CVD 1579 S. Klein, F. Finger, R. Carius, H. Stiebig

3DV. 1.55 Analysis of Thin-Film Silicon Solar Modules 1583 H. Stiebig, C. Zahren, T. Repmann, B. Rech, T. Brammer

3DV. 1.56 Surface Morphologies of Rough Transparent Conductive Oxide Films Applied in Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells 1587 O. Kluth, C. Zahren, H. Stiebig, B. Rech, H. Schade

3DV. 1.57 Optical TCO Properties and Quantum Efficiencies in Thin-Film Silicon Solar Cells 1591 P. Lechner, R. Geyer, H. Schade, B. Rech, O. Kluth, H. Stiebig

3DV. 1.58 Spectral Photocurrent Measurement Techniques Deployed for Thin Film Modules 1595 S. Janki, F. Baumgartner, J. Meier, A. Huegli, A. Biichel

3DV. 1.59 Thin Microcrystalline Silicon (uc-Si:H) Doped Layers Grown by Layer-by-Layer PECVD made for Solar Cells with High Growth Rate I-layers 1597 A. Gordijn, J.K. Rath, R.E.I. Schropp

3DV. 1.60 High Pressure Silane Depletion Technique as uc-Si:H Deposition Rate Promoter - Advantages and Limitations 1601 E. Katsia, E. Amanatides, D. Mataras, D. Rapakoulias 3DV.1.61 Effect of Hydrogen Dilution on the Structural and Electronic Properties of a-Si:H Layers Deposited at Very Low Temperature (37CC) P. Bronsveld, J.K. Rath, R.E.I. Schropp

3DV.1.62 Simulation of the Spin-Dependent Dark Current in Microcrystalline Silicon Solar Cells 1609 T. Brammer, H. Stiebig, K. Lips

3DV. 1.63 Effect of P Layer Thickness and Hydrogen Dilution on the Open Circuit Voltage and Degradation Behaviour of Large Area a-Si/a-Si Tandem Junction Solar Modules 1613 B. Prasad, B.K. Pant, A.K. Saxena, S.R. Reddy, S.P. Singh, B.L. Bedi, N. Singh, S. Bhattacharya

3DV. 1.64 Performance Test of Amorphous Silicon Modules in Different Climates - Year Two: Higher Minimum Operating Temperatures Lead to Higher Performance Levels 1617 R. Riither, G. Tamizh Mani, J. del Cue to, J. Adelstein, A. Montenegro, B. von Roedern

3DV. 1.65 Amorphous Silicon Photovoltaics Using DC Saddle-Field Glow Discharge 1621 D. Yeghikyan, N.P. Kherani, T. Kosteski, B. Bahardoust, 1. Milostnaya, T. Allen, S. Zukotynski

3D V. 1.66 The Effect of Narrow Gap Length on the High-Rate Deposition of Microcrystalline Silicon 1625 S. Goya, I. Nakano, T. Watanabe, N. Yamashita, Y. Yonekura

3DV.1.67 A Study of the Localized State at 0.7-1.2 EV in the uc-Si:H Film by Resonant-PBS and CPM 1629 T. Kunii, H. Shibagaki, H. Kiriyama, T. Yoshida, S. Nonomura

3DV. 1.68 Development of Highly Stabilized Protocrystalline Silicon Multilayer Solar Cells 1633 S. Myong, M. Konagai, K.S. Lim

3DV.1.70 High-Rate Growth of Microcrystalline Silicon Solar Cells 1637 C. Niikura, M. Kondo, A. Matsuda

3DV.1.71 The High Efficiency Thin Film Silicon Solar Cells on Liquid Crystal Polymer Substrate 1641 T. Takeda, S. Matsuura, A. Matsuda, M. Kondo

3DV.1.74 Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells with Highly Stable I-Layers 1645 S. Shimizu, A. Matsuda, M. Kondo

CIS, CdTe and Other (II-VI) Ternary Thin Film Cells

PLENARY SESSION 4CP.2 CIS, CdTe and Other (II-VI) Ternary Thin Film Cells

4CP.2.1 Progress in High Performance PV: Polycrystalline Thin-Film Tandem Cells 1651 M. Symko-Davies

4CP.2.2 The Evolution of the CdTe Thin Film Solar Cell 1657 D. Bonnet

4CP.2.3 CIGS Solar Modules: Progress in Pilot Production, New Developments and Applications 1663 M. Powalla, B. Dimmler, R. Schaeffler, G. Voorwinden, U. Stein, H-D. Mohring. F. Kessler, D. Hariskos

4CP.2.4 The CISEL Project: Recent Achievements 1669 J-F. Guillemoles, O. Roussel, O. Ramdani, M. Benosman, C. Hubert, J.P. Fauvarque, A. Chomont, N. Bodereau, P. Panheleux, P. Fanouillere, J. Kurdi, N. Naghavi, P.P. Grand, L. Parissi. M. Ben-Farah, J. Connolly, S. Taunier, P. Mogensen, D. Lincot, O. Kerrec

4CP.2.5 Progress in Production Research of 30 cm x 120 cm-sized CIGS-based Thin-Film Modules with 1672 Zn(O,S,OH)x Buffer K. Kushiya, S. Kuriyagawa, Y. Tanaka, Y. Nagoya, M. Tachiyuki, M. Akema

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 4AO.9 CIS, CdTe and Other (II-VI) Ternary Thin Film Cells

4AO.9.1 Polycrystalline Thin-Film Photovoltaic Technologies: Progress and Technical Issues 1678 H.S. Ullal 4AO.9.2 2nd Generation CIS Pilot Process for Highly Efficient and Stable Solar Modules 1682 W. Stetter, V. Probst, J. Palm, S. Visbeck, T. Niesen, R. Tolle, M. Wendl, H. Vogt, H. Calwer, F. Karg

4AO.9.3 CIGS Devices, Modules, and Processing Using a Hybrid Evaporation/Sputtering Process 1686 A.E. Delahoy, L. Chen, B. Sang, S.Y. Guo, J. Cambridge, F. Ziobro, R. Govindarajan, S. Kleindienst, M. Akhtar

4AO.9.4 CIGS Submodules with High Performance and High Manufacturability 1690 M. Edoff, S. Woldegiorgis, P. Neretnieks, M. Ruth, J. Kessler, L. Stolt

4AO.9.5 Reactive Sputtering from Dual Magnetron Zn: AL Targets for TCO in CIGS Solar Modules on an Industrial Scale 1694 R. Menner, M. Oertel, M. Powalla, M. Dimer, S. Rehn, J. Striimpfel, B. Dimmler

4AO.9.6 Towards Thin Film module Production Using a Simplified CIS Process 1698 N. Meyer, I. Luck, U. Ruhle, J. Klaer, R. Klenk, M.Ch. Lux-Steiner, R. Scheer

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 4BO.6 CIS, CdTe and Other (II-VI) Ternary Thin Film Cells

4BO.6.1 Monolithically Integrated Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Film Solar Modules on Flexible Polymer and Metal Foils 1702 F. Kessler, D. Herrmann, M. Lammer, M. Powalla

4BO.6.2 Flexible Cu (In,Ga) (S,Se)2 Thin Film Devices on Metal Foils Formed by Rapid Thermal Processing of Stacked Elemental Layers 1706 T.P. Niesen, A. Lerchenberger, M. Wendl, F. Karg, V. Probst

4BO.6.3 Na Incorporation for Low-Temperature Cu (In, Ga)Se2 Growth 1710 D. Rudmann, D. Bremaud, H. Zogg, A. Tiwari

4BO.6.4 Widegap Cu(In,Ga)S2 Thin Film Solar Cells on Transparent Substrates 1714 S. Bakehe, R. Klenk, M.Ch. Lux-Steiner

4BO.6.5 High Efficiency CdTe/CdS Thin Film Solar Cells with Sb2Te3 Back Contact by a Throroughly Dry Process 1718 N. Romeo, A. Bosio, V. Canevari, A. Podestd, S. Mazzamuto, G.M. Guadalupi

4BO.6.6 High-Efficiency CdTe Solar Cells on Commercial SnO2/Soda-Lime Glass Prepared by Novel Manufacturing Process 1721 X. Wu, J. Zhou

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 4DO.6 CIS, CdTe and Other (II-VI) Ternary Thin Film Cells

4DO.6.1 Results of Consistent Numerical Simulation of CdTe Thin Film Solar Cells 1725 P. Nollet, M. Burgelman

4DO.6.3 Improved Open Circuit Voltage in Wide-Gap Cu(InGa) Se2 Thin Film Solar Cells 1729 S. Ishizuka, K. Sakurai, A. Yamada, K. Matsubara, P. Fons, K. Iwata, S. Nakamura, Y. Kimura, T. Baba, H. Nakanishi, T. Kojima, S. Niki

4DO.6.4 Analysis of High Efficiency Cadmium Free CIGS Solar Cells With Indium Sulfide Buffer Layers Deposited by Atomic Layer Chemical Vapor Deposition 1733 N. Naghavi, J-F. Guillemoles, D. Lincot, B. Canava, A. Etcheberry, S. Taunier, M. Powalla, S. Spiering, M. Lamirand, L. Legras

4DO.6.5 MOCVD-Zn,.xMgxO as a Novel Buffer Layer for Cu (InGa) Se2 Solar Cells 1737 Y. Chiba, H. Miyazaki, A. Yamada, M. Konagai

4DO.6.6 New Approaches for the Fabrication of Cd Free Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Heterojunctions 1741 A. Strohm, T. Schlotzer, Q. Nguyen, K. Orgassa, H. Wiesner, H-W. Schock VISUAL PRESENTATIONS 4AV.1 CIS, CdTe and Other (II-VI) Ternary Thin Film Cells

+ + 4AV.1.1 Electrodeposition of p , p, i, n and n -Type CulnSe2 Multilayers for Photovoltaic Applications 1745 I.M. Dharmadasa, N.B. Chaure, A.P. Samantilleke, C. Furlong, P.H. Gardiner

4AV. 1.2 New Low Cost CSVT Method to Deposit Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Films and Solar Cells 1749 G. Masse, T. Moudakir, K. Djessas

4AV. 1.3 Investigation of Defect Properties in CulnSe2 and Cu(ln,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells by Deep-Level Transient Spectroscopy j 753 L.L. Kerr, S.S. Li, S.W. Johnston, W.K. Kim, T.J. Anderson, O.D. Crisalle, J. Abushama, R.N. Noufi

4AV. 1.4 A Novel Method for Fabrication of Thin Film SnS / CdS Solar Cells 1757 B. Ghosh, J. Pal, P. Banerjee, S. Dey, S. Das

4AV. 1.5 Optical and Electrical Properties of CSS CdTe Thin Films Deposited in Ar+O2 Atmosphere 1760 B. Li, W. Cai, L. Feng, J. Zhang, J. Zheng, Y. Cai, W. Li, L. Wu

4AV. 1.6 Grains Boundaries Effect in the Metal (Al or Ag)/p-CuInS2/Sn02 (F) Schottky Diodes 1764 M.C. Zouaghi, T. Ben Nasrallah, M. Amlouk, S. Belgacem

4AV. 1.7 Structure and Morphology of Sprayed ZnS Thin Films 1768 T. Ben Nasrallah, M. Amlouk, J. C. Bernede, S. Belgacem

4AV. 1.9 Structural and Chemical Investigations of Interfaces between Cu(In,Ga)Se2 and Atomic Layer Deposited In2S3 1772 D. Abou-Ras, H. Heinrich, G. Kostorz, M. Powalla, S. Spiering, A.N. Tiwari

4AV. 1.11 Raman Scattering Evaluation of Zn2.2xCuxInxSe2 Thin Films Prepared by Selenization 1776 E.P. Zaretskaya, V.F. Gremenok, V.B. Zalesski, O. V. Ermakov, W. , K. Bente, V. Riede

4AV. 1.12 Study of Structural Properties of Zn (S,Se) Thin Films Deposited by Evaporation 1780 G. Gordillo, E. Romero, C. Quihones

4AV.1.13 Growth and Properties of In2S3 Thin Films for Buffer Layers of CuInS2 Based Solar Cells 1784 B. Asenjo, A.M. Chaparro, M.T. Gutierrez, J. , J. Klaer

4AV. 1.14 Structure and Optical Characterization of Zn(Cu,In)Se2 Thin Films Grown by Two-Stage Selenization Process 1788 V. Gremenok, A. V. Mudryi, E.P. Zaretskaya, A. V. Ivaniukovich, V.B. Zalesski, R.I. Romanov, W. Schmitz, K. Bente, R. W. Martin, M. V. Yakushev

4AV. 1.16 Flexible Solar Cell with n-Copper Indium Selenide Films 1792 S. Menezes, Y. Li, SJ. Menezes, D. Albin

4AV. 1.17 Development of a Novel Precursor for the Preparation by Selenization of High Efficiency CuGaInSe2/CdS Thin Film Solar Cells 1796 N. Romeo, A. Bosio, V. Canevari, R. Tedeschi, S. Sivelli, A. Romeo, F. V. Kurdesau

4AV. 1.18 Rutherford Backscattering-Channelling Study of CuInSe2 Single Crystals Implanted with H* 1799 M. V. Yakushev, H. Neumann, A. V. Mudryi

4AV. 1.19 Tellurium Back-Contact Transition Layer for Efficient CdTe Solar Cells 1802 T. Potlog, L. Ghimpu, I. Andronic, A. Covali, A. Pudov

4AV. 1.20 Low Cost Processing of CIGS Solar Cells on Flexible Metal Substrates 1806 A. Kampmann, J. Rechid, S. Wulff, M. Mihhailova, R. Thy en, A. Loss in

4AV. 1.21 Monocrystalline CuInSe2-Based Substrate PV Cells 1809 CM. Champness, I. Shih, H. Du

4AV. 1.23 Evaporated III-VI Semiconductor Layers for Chalcogenide-Based Thin Film Solar Cells 1813 C. Guillen, J. Herrero

4AV. 1.24 Energy Rating Prediction Method - Matrix Method - Applied to CIS Modules 1817 G. Friesen, D. Chianese, N. Cereghetti, A. Bernasconi 4AV.1.25 RE-Use of Chemicals in CBDofCDS Thin Film for CIS Cells 1820 B. Malinowska, M. Rakib, G. Durand

4AV. 1.27 Deposition of Single-Phase Chalcopyrite Thin Films with a Novel Two-Stage Growth Process 1824 V. Alberts

4AV. 1.28 Process Parameters Control for In-Line Preparation of ITO Thin Films on Large Areas 1828 C. Guillen, J. Herrero, M. T. Gutierrez

4AV. 1.29 Structural and Photothermal Properties of (5-SnS2 Sprayed Thin Films 1832 C. Khelia, M. Amlouk, S. Belgacem

4AV. 1.30 Electrical Investigation of Monolithic Contacts in Large-Area CIGS Modules 1836 K. Bred, F. Smole, M. Topic

4AV. 1.32 Annealing Effect in Oxigen Atmosphere on the Optical and Electrical Properties of CuInS2 Thin Films 1840 A. Hamdouni, M. Abaab, M. Zribi, B. Rezig

4AV. 1.34 The Deposition of Two Kinds of CdS Thin Films with Different Crystal Phases and Their Influences on Cu(In,Ga)Se2(CIGS) Thin Film Solar Cells 1843 Y. Xue, S. Yun, P. Yingmei, H. Qing, L. Fanfang, L. Changjian, A. Jianping

4AV. 1.35 Stress Behaviour of CuInS2 Thin Film PV-Modules Studied by a Specific Test Structure 1847 J. Klaer, R. Scheer, R. Klenk, A. Boden, C. Koble

4AV.1.40 Determination of the Upper Limit of Voc and Identification of Recombination Losses in Cu(Ini_xGax) Se2by Room Temperature Photoluminescence 1851 G-H. Bauer, R. Briiggemann, R. Kniese, S. Vignoli

4AV. 1.41 Optical Characterization of CuInSe2 Films from Nanopartical Precursors 1855 V. Gremenok, A. V. Mudryi, A. V. Ivaniukovich, V.B. Zalesski, F. V. Kurdesau, M. Kaelin, A.N. Tiwari

4AV. 1.43 Conductive Atomic Force Microscopy Applied to CdTe/CdS Solar Cells 1859 H. Moutinho, R.G. Dhere, C-S. Jiang, M.M. Al-Jassim, L.J. Kazmerski

4AV. 1.45 Quantum Efficiency of CdTe Solar Cells in Forward Bias 1863 M. Gloeckler, J.R. Sites

4AV. 1.46 Characterization of CuInSe2 Nanoparticles Prepared by Solvothermal Process 1867 KM. Yoon, KM. Kim, Y-G. Chun, B-O. Park

4AV. 1.47 Connection Technologies for CIGS Thin-Film Solar Modules 1871 K. Herz, S. Schroder, M. Powalla, G.v.W. Wuytswinkel, G. Dreezen, G. Luyckx, H. Schafer, T. , K. Marnitz, R. Ztist, B. Dimmler, T. Brosi

4AV. 1.48 Electrical Isolation Barriers for Monolithically Integrated Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Modules on Flexible Metal Foils 1875 D. Herrmann, F. Kessler, F. Lammer, M. Powalla

4AV. 1.49 Influence of Indium Sulfide Buffer Layer Growth Conditions on Cu (In, Ga) Se2 Solar Cell Performance 1879 S. Gall, N. Barreau, S. Harel, J.C. Bernede, J. Kessler

4AV. 1.50 Current Flow Mechanism in CdS-CdTe Solar Cells 1883 P. Gasin, S. Vatavu

4AV. 1.51 Incorporation of the Doping Element Na in CuInS2 Thin Films Prepared by Thermal Evaporation 1886 M. Zribi, M. Kanzari, B. Rezig

4AV. 1.52 The Stability in Damp Heat Conditions of Thin-Film CIGS Solar Cells With Different Absorber Thickness 1890 U. Malm, M. Edoff, L. Stolt

4AV. 1.53 In2S3 Buffer Layer Deposited by Magnetron Sputtering for Cu(InGa)Se2 Solar Cells 1894 D. Hariskos, R. Menner, S. Spiering, A. Eicke, M. Powalla, K. Ellmer, M. Oertel, B. Dimmler

4AV.1.55 Improved Low-Irradiance Performance of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Modules 1898 A. Virtuali, E. Lotter, M. Powalla 4AV. 1.58 Ultrasonic Welding - a Connection Technology for Flexible Thin Film Modules 1902 J. Wienke, O. Tober, P. Buur, W. Brieko

4AV. 1.59 Large Area Glass Coating for Thin Film CIGS Module Production 1905 P.C. Mogensen, E. Make, U. Blieske, M. Neander, R. Toelle, J. Palm

4AV. 1.60 Relation Between Composition and Optical Properties of CdS Films Grown by Chemical Bath Deposition 1909 J. Malmstrom, J. Kessler, M. Edoff, L. Stolt

4AV. 1.61 Towards a Fast Process Control for Cu(In,Ga)(Se,S)2 Absorbers. The Surface Chalcogen Ratio Assessed by Raman Spectroscopy E. Rudigier, J. Palm, R. Scheer

4AV. 1.62 CuInS2 Absorber Layers and Solar Cells Deposited by Reactive Magnetron Sputtering from Metallic Targets 19,7 T. Unold J. Hinze, K. Ellmer

4AV. 1.63 Towards MOCVD-grown CdTe/CdS Solar Cells 1921 G. Zoppi, K. Durose, S.J. C. Irvine, V. Barrioz

4AV. 1.64 Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy (DLTS) on Copper Indium Gallium Diselenide Thin Film Solar Cells - Origin of Minority Carrier Trap in Majority DLTS 1925 V. Mertens, J. Parisi, M. Kontges, R. Reineke-Koch

4AV. 1.65 Chemistry of CdCl2:O2 Flux for CdTe Solar Cell Technology 1929 J. Hiie, V. Valdna, J. Kois, M. Danilson, V. Mikli

4AV. 1.68 Thermodynamic Simulation of the Endpoint Characteristics in a CIGS Deposition Process 1932 U. Zimmermann, J. Scholdstrom, M. Edoff, L. Stolt

4AV. 1.69 Contamination of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells by Metallic Substrate Elements 1936 P. Jackson, P.O. Grabitz, A. Strohm, G. Bilger, H-W. Schock

4AV. 1.70 Comparison of Low Toxicity Sulphidisation Processes for the Conversion of Sputtered Cu/In Precursor Layers into CuInS2 1939 /. Forbes, K. Hynes, M.D. Johnston, R. W. Miles, D. W. Lane, J.D. Painter, K.D. Rogers

4AV. 1.71 Solar Cells Fabricated With CuInS2 Films Deposited Using Single-Source Precursors 1943 MM. Jin, K.K. Banger, C.V. Kelly, J.H. Scofield, J.S. McNatt, J.E. Dickman, A.FHepp

4AV.1.73 Quantitative Model of the Reaction Kinetics of Stacked Elemental Layer CIGS Solar Cell Absorbers 1947 M. Purwins, P. Berwian, E. Fiiglein, G. Muller

4AV. 1.74 Cd-Free Buffer Layers for CuInS2 Solar Cells Prepared by a Dry Process 1951 O. Papathanasiou, S. Siebentritt, W. Bohne, J. Klaer, I. Lauermann, K. Rahne, J. Rohrich, M. Rusu, E. Strub, M.Ch. Lux-Steiner

4AV. 1.75 Development of Stable Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 Cells and Modules 1955 J. Palm, V. Probst, T. Niesen, R. Tolle, S. Visbeck, H. Vogt, H Calwer, M. Wendl, W. Stetter

4AV.1.76 Analysis of Mott-Schottky Plots of CuInS2-on-Cu-Tape Solar Cells 1959 J. Verschraegen, M. Burgelman, J. Penndorf

4AV. 1.79 Electric and Chemical Caracterizations of the Heterointerfaces in the Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells 1962 B. Canava, A. Etcheberry, J. Vigneron, J.F. Guillemoles, D. Lincot, S. OuldSaad. Z. Djebbour. A. Migan- Migan-Dubois, D. Mencaraglia

4AV. 1.80 CdS Bath Recycling and Toxic Waste Reduction 1966 N. Dhere, S.S. Kulkarni, A.A. Kadam

4AV. 1.81 Transparent Conducting ZnO Films by Reactive DC Magnetron Sputtering from Metallic Targets 1969 J.H. Scofield, J. Gaumer, D.N. Sethna, C.V. Kelly, M. Hickner, J. Wingert, MM. Jin, J.E. Dickman, A.F. Hepp

4AV. 1.82 Solar Cell Structures by Non-Vacuum Techniques Based on Sprayed CuInS2 Absorber Layers 1973 A. Mere, A. Katerski, O. Kijatkina, M. Krunks 4AV.1.83 Non-Vacuum Processing of CIGS PV 1977 C. Eberspacher, K.L. Pauls, J.P. Serra

4AV. 1.84 Continuous In-Line Processing of CdS/CdTe Devices: Progress Towards Consistent Stability 1980 R.A. Enzenroth, K-L. Barth, W.S. Sampath

4AV. 1.85 Alternative ZnO Window Layer Deposition Processes and Their Effects on Cd-Free CIGS Thin Film Solar Cell Performance 1984 T. Nakada, A. Ichiboshi, M. Hongo, T. Sakemi, T. Yamamoto, H. Miyazaki, A. Yamada, M. Konagai

4AV. 1.86 Fabrication of Electroplated CuInS2 Thin Films Based Solar Cells 1988 S.D. Sartale, A. Ennaoui, M. Lux-Steiner

4AV. 1.87 Photoluminescence Analysis of Radiation Effects in Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cells 1992 K. Yoshida, M. Tajima, S. Kawakita, K. Sakurai, S. Niki

4AV.1.88 Electrical and Optical Characterization of y-In2Se3 Containing Mn 1995 C. Amory, N. Barreau, N. Guettari, J.C. Bernede, J. Kessler

4AV.1.89 Optical Properties of CuIn,.xGaxSe2 Thin Films 1999 R. Briiggemann, GM. Bauer

PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

PLENARY SESSION 5DP.1 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5DP. 1.1 MPP Voltage Monitoring to Optimise Grid Connected System Design Rules 2005 F. Baumgartner, A. Breu, S. Roth, H. Scholz

5DP.1.2 Modularity as a Means for Reliability Enhancement 2011 B. Hontele, J. Welschen

5DP.1.3 Japanese Activities of R&D on III-V Concentrator Solar Cells and Modules 2014 T. Agui, K. Araki, T. Egami, N.J. Ekins-Daukes, M. Hiramatsu, M. Kaneiwa, Y. Kemmoku, M. Kondo, Y. Miyazaki, T. Takamoto, H. Uozumi, M. Yamaguchi

5DP. 1.4 Recycling of Solar Cells and Photovoltaic Modules 2018 AT. Wambach

5DP. 1.5 Technology and Market Challenges to Mainstream Thin-Film Photovoltaic Modules and Applications 2024 R.R. Arya

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 5BO.9 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5BO.9.1 Hydrogen Production Using PV Power 2030 M. Corsi, P. Redi, M. Ruzinsky

5BO.9.3 Prevention of Inverter Voltage Tripping in High Density PV Grids 2034 R. Belmans, K. De Brabandere, J. Nijs, A. Woyte

5BO.9.4 "Multibat" a New Architecture for Stand Alones Renewable Energy Systems 2038 J. Alzieu, R. Bruendlinger, J. Dogger, M. Heidenreich, F. Liefooghe, J. Nikoletatos, H. Oostrum, F. Puchades, G. Schweitz, J. Soler, L. Torcheux, A. Zachariou

5BO.9.5 Properties of PV Array Simulator Using Multi Small Scale I-V Curve Simulator Units 2042 H. Nagayoshi

5BO.9.6 An Experimental Analysis of Power Quality in Presence of Single Phase Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems 2046 S. Favuzza, G. Graditi, E. Riva Sanseverino, G. Vitale ORAL PRESENTATIONS 5CO.1 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5CO. 1.1 Pure AC-Coupling - The Concept for Simplified Design of Scalable PV-Hybrid Systems Using Voltage/Frequency Statics Controlled Battery Inverters 2050 A. Engler, M.C. Meinhardt, M. Rothert, M. Wollny

5CO. 1.2 Stand-Alone PV Systems Control 2055 R. Calatayud, D. Guasch, P. Ortega, S. Silvestre

5CO.1.3 Solarchill - A Solar PV Refrigerator Without Battery 2059 /. Katie, PM. Pedersen, S. Poulsen

5CO. 1.4 PV Pumping Systems: Cases of Study 2063 R. Eyras, J. Hungria, O. Perpihdn, I. Rai

5CO. 1.5 Pump Behaviour Modelling for Use in a General PV Simulation Software 2066 A. Mermoud

5CO. 1.6 The Robustness of Carbon-Fibre Technology Lead-Acid Batteries for Their Use in PV Applications 2070 K. Douglas, A. Perujo, P. ten Have

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 5CO.2 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5CO.2.1 The Performance & Robustness of GalnP/InGaAs/Ge Concentrator Solar Cells in High Concentration Terrestrial Modules 2074 R. Sherif, H.L. Cotal, R.R. King, A. Paredes, NM. Karam, G.S. Glenn, D. Krut, A. Lewandowski, C. Bingham, K. Emery, M. Symko-Davies, J. Kiehl, S. Kusek, H Hayden

5CO.2.2 One Year Outdoor Evaluation of Flatcon™ Concentrator Module 2078 G. Siefer, A. W. Bett, K. Emery

5CO.2.3 The PV-FIBRE Project - A European Initiative for Indoor Operation of 1000X MJ Solar Cells 2082 /. Anton, G. Sala, D. Silva, A. W. Bett, G. Siefer, G. Lange, I. Luque-Heredia, T. Trebst

5CO.2.4 Towards a Technology for Mass Production of Very High Concentration Flat Panels 2086 V. Diaz, J.L. Alvarez, J. Alonso, A. Luque, C. Mateos

5CO.2.5 Concentrator PV Modules with Multi-Junction Cells and Primary/Secondary Refractive Optical Elements 2090 V. Rumyantsev, A. Chalov, E. Ionova, V. Larionov, V. Andreev

5CO.2.6 Improving Asymmetrical CPCs for Photovoltaics by Using Microstructured Reflectors 2094 J. Nilsson, R. Leutz, B. Karlsson

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 5CO.3 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5CO.3.1 Outdoor Performance of Polycrystalline Thin Film PV Modules in Different European Climates 2098 H-D. Mohring, D. Stellbogen, R. Schdffler, S. Oelting, R. Gegenwart, P. Konttinen, T. Carlsson, M. Cendagorta, W. Herrmann

5CO.3.2 PV Soundless - World Record "Along the Highway" - A PV Sound Barrier with 500 kWp and Ceramic Based PV Modules 2102 M. Grottke, T. Suker, R. Eyras, J. Goberna, O. Perpihdn, A. Voigt, A. Thiel, M. Spendel, K. Gehrlicher, G. Frisen, R. Gambi, K. Kellner

5CO.3.3 Web Based OLAP Approach to Analysis of Longterm data Collected by PV Monitoring Systems 2105 T. Zdanowicz, H. Maciejewski, M. Prorok, W. Kolodenny, E. van Kerschaver, T. Szacsvay, IS. Dewallef. P. Renz

5CO.3.4 PV Modules Real Operating Performance in the UK, A Temperate Maritime Climate 2109 S. Williams, R. Gottschalg, D.G. Infield

5CO.3.5 Comparative Study of Fixed and Tracking System of very Large-Scale PV (VLS-PV) Systems in the World Deserts 2113 M. Ito, K. Kato, K. Komoto, T. Kichimi, H. Sugihara, K. Kurokawa 5CO.3.6 The Cumulative Effect of Desert Dust on Photovoltaic Modules 2117 S. Biryukov, D. Faiman, I. Karki

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 5DO.7 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5DO.7.1 Results and Conclusion of the C-Rating Project: An European Initiative for Normalisation and Rating of PV Concentrator Systems 2121 /. Anton, D. Pachon, G. Sala, R. Kenny, W. Warta, G. Siefer, R. Kern, F. Perez Spiess, A. Linares

5DO.7.2 Concentrator Photovoltaic Qualification Standards for Systems Using Refractive and Reflective Optics 2125 R. McConnell, L. Ji, J. Lasich, R. Mansfield

5DO.7.3 Acceleration ofthePV Standardisation 2129 P. Jourde

5DO.7.5 Simplification of an Accepted Procedure for Outdoors Estimation of Crystalline Silicon PV Module Maximum Power in STC 2133 G. Nofuentes, J. Aguilera, R.L. Santiago, J. de la Casa, L. Hontoria

5DO.7.6 A New Accurate Method for Outdoor Calibration of Field Pyranometers 2136 A. Guerin de Montgareuil, D. Fourmentel

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 5DO.8 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5DO.8.1 The ADVANTAGE Project: Development of New Interconnection and Encapsulation Techniques for Back-Contact Solar Cells 2139 H. Knauss, M. McCann, W. Neu, P. Fath, W. Jooss, M. Klenk, S. Keller, D. W.K. Eikelboom, A. Schonecker, T. Bruton, S. Roberts, S. Eager, N. Mason, S. Dewallef K. Lieten, L. Frisson, M. Kurth, L. Heinzl

5DO.8.2 User Defined Solar Electricity Modules - a guideline for solar cell designers - 2143 P. Van der Vleuten

5DO.8.3 Single Step Laminated Full-Size PV Modules Made with Back-Contacted Cells and Conductive Adhesives 2145 PC. deJong, D.W.K. Eikelboom, R. Kinderman, A.C. Tip, J.H. Bultman, MMM. Meuwissen, M.A.C.J. van den Nieuwenhof

5DO.8.4 Development of Automated Processes for Utility Scale Photovoltaic Module Production 2149 M.J. Nowlan, J. Murach, S. Sutherland, D. Miller, S. Moore, S. Hogan, C. Whitaker, H. Beardsley, R. Fernandez

5DO.8.5 Performance of Encapsulating Systems 2153 A.K. Plessing, B. Klebensberger, C. Hofbauer, A. Hinzer, K. Wambach, B. Erler, P. Pertl

5DO.8.6 Flexible Polymer Barrier Films for the Encapsulation of Solar Cells 2156

K. Noller, K. Vasko

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 5DO.9 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5DO.9.1 Amorphous Silicon Alloy Based Triple Junction BIPV Products 2160 P. Nath, E. Akkashian, S. Guha 5DO.9.2 Building Integration of Photovoltaics in Europe - New Criteria Schemes for Architects and Engineers 2163 S.A. Krawietz

5DO.9.3 Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Cadmium Telluride Solar Cells: Cd Emissions 2166 V.M. Fthenakis

5DO.9.4 Leakage Currents Pathways, Magnitudes and their Correlation to Humidity and Temperature in High Voltage Biased Thin Film PV Modules 2170 N.G. Dhere, V.V. Hadagali, S.M. Bet

5DO.9.5 Afrodite: Power and Aesthetics for the Built Environment 2174 E. Van Kerschaver, T. Szacsvay, S. Dewallef, P. Rent, T. Zdanowicz 5DO.9.6 Numerical Approach to Uncertainty and Sensitivity Analysis in Forecasting the Manufacturing Cost and Performance of PV Modules ">\7X A. Ristow, M. Begovic, A. Rohatgi

VISUAL PRESENTATIONS 5BV.1 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5BV. 1.1 Solar Photovoltaic Training Kit 2182 E. Roman, S. Elorduizapatarietxe, D. Goitia, P. Ibdnez, F. Bengoetxea, J.A. Eguskiza

5BV. 1.3 Literature Survey About Lifetime Expectancy of Components, in Particular the Energy Storage Systems in Existing P V Applications . 2186 S. Tselepis, I. Nickoletatos, D-U. Sauer, H. Wenzl

5B V. 1.4 Weak Light Performance and Annual Yields of PV Modules and Systems as a Result of the Basic Parameter Set of Industrial Solar Cells 2190 P. Grunow, S. Lust, D. Sauter, V. Hoffmann, C. Beneking, B. Litzenburger, L. Podlowski

5BV. 1.5 Solar Cell Model Parameters Extractor Based on Matlab 2194 P. Ortega, S. Silvestre, D. Guasch, D. Navarro, R. Calatayud

5BV. 1.7 Experiences with Photovoltaic Sytems Used for Cathodic Protection in Arabian Gulf Oil Company 2198 I.M. Saleh Ibrahim, El.S.M., Elbrarky

5BV. 1.8 New Solar Cell Chargers for Cellular Phones, PDAS and CD Players that Work Using Indoor and Outdoor Lighting 2201 A. Elazari

5BV. 1.9 PV Systems Modeling Using Matlab and Simulink 2207 S. Silvestre, D. Guasch, P. Ortega, R. Calatayud

5BV.1.10 Modelling of the Thermal Behaviour of a PV Module in View to PV/Thermal Applications 2211 G. Notion, C. Cristofari, M. Mattei, P. Poggi, M. Muselli

5BV. 1.11 Pumping System Sizing and Modelling Tool 2215 A. Mermoud

5BV. 1.12 Control Algorithms for a Remote Sun-Tracking Photovoltaic System 2219 J. Chojnacki, J. Teneta

5B V. 1.13 Evaluation of a MaReCo-Hybrid Placed in Hammarby Sjostad (Sweden) 2223 A. Helgesson, P. Krohn, B. Karlsson, L. Svensson, G. Broms

5B V. 1.15 Nodal Model of Thermal Behabiour of a Photovoltaic Module 2226 F. Serrano-Casares, M. Solas

5BV. 1.16 Solar Cell Antennas in Wireless Communication and Radio Broadcast Systems 2230 C. Bendel, J. Kirchhof N. Henze

5BV. 1.17 Technical Quality in a PV Pumping Program in the Maghreb 2234 L. Narvarte, F. Poza, E. Lorenzo

5BV.1.18 Anticipating Fluctuations from Photovoltaics in the Local Power System 2238 A. Woyte, M. Bodach, R. Belmans, J. Nijs

5BV. 1.19 Power Conditioning: Experimental Tests to Compare Different PV - Grid Interfaces 2242 G. Graditi, V. Cataliotti, R. Napoli, F. Spertino

5BV. 1.20 A Comparison of Technical and Economics Aspects of Different Battery Technologies Used in Photovoltaic Applications 2246 A. Green

5BV. 1.21 Improving Technical Quality of Stand -Alone PV Systems through Dependability Analysis 2250 P. Diaz, M.A. Egido, F.D.J. Nieuwenhout

5BV. 1.22 Shading Effect on MPPT Performance in a Grid Connected 20 kWp PV System 2254 G. Graditi, F. Spertino, S. Li Causi 5BV. 1.23 1.2 MW Photovoltaic Plant with Sun Tracking on all Generation Systems 2258 E. Guelbenzu, A.B. Cueli, A.R. Lagunas

5BV. 1.24 Solar Regulators Equipped with One-Chip Microcomputer 2262 W. Grzesiak, M. Ciez, T. Maj, W. Zaraska, K. Wietrzny

5BV. 1.25 Experimental Solar Spectral Irradiance Until 2500 nm: Results and Influence on the PV Conversion of Different Materials 2266 J.J. Perez Lopez, F. Fabero, F. Chenlo

5BV. 1.28 Dynamic Model of an Electrochemical Accumulator 2270 /. Marie-Joseph, H. Clergeot, A. Oukaour, L. Linguet

5BV. 1.29 MPPT Circuit for PV System for Low Power Portable Applications 2274 G. de Cesare, D. Caputo, A. Nascetti, M. Tucci

5BV. 1.30 Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells for a Decentralised Power Supply at the "Rappenecker Hof' 2278 A. Steinhiiser, R. Kaiser, F. Kosack, N. Reich, P. Adelmann

5BV.1.32 Experimental Investigation of Emissions and Redistribution of Elements in CdTe PV Modules during Fires 2281 V. Fthenakis, M. Fuhrmann, J. Heiser, W. Wang

5BV. 1.33 Mechanically Stacked Cells for Flat-Plate Micro-Concentrators 2285 A. Terao, G. Bunea, R.M. Swanson

5BV. 1.34 The Evaluation Method of the MPPT Mismatch Utilizing the Array Voltage 2289 Y. Abiru, S. Yamanaka, H. Kawamura, H. Ohno

5BV. 1.35 Study on Three Adjusting Strategies for Sizing SAPV Systems 2293 G. Lou, H.X. Yang

5BV. 1.36 Grid-Connected Inverters with Integrated Emergency Power Supply - Answer to the Grid Failures Worldwide 2297 S. Seeber

5BV. 1.39 A Consideration of PV System Design Based on Computational Simulation 2298 S. Wakao, N. Sugiyama, A. Sawada, K. Sasaki, T. Mochizuki

5BV. 1.40 PV-Thermal Collector Development - An Overview of the Lessons Heart 2302 HA. Zondag, W.G.Jvan Helden, M.J. Elswijk, M. Bakker

5BV. 1.41 Adaptation of a PV Inverter to the Extreme Load Current Values 2306 S.M. Karabanov, V. Simkin

5BV. 1.42 Calculation of Annual Angular Reflection Losses in Europe 2309 N. Martin, J.M. Ruiz

5BV. 1.44 Optimisation of the Design of a Semi-Transparent Photovoltaic Roof (PV/Thermal Modules) 2313 E. Geslain- Vertut, D. Demasles, D. Blanquet, Y. Lausenaz, Y. Jautard, E. Beluche, Y. Bouzidi

5B V. 1.45 Performance Evaluation of Photovoltaic Grid Connected Inverters 2317 H. Colin, M. Vervaart, Y. Lausenaz, Y. Delesse

5BV.1.46 Design Aspects of Hybrid PVT/Water Solar Systems 2321 Y. Tripanagnostopoulos, S. Tselepis, M. Souliotis, J.K. Tonui

5BV. 1.47 The First Prototypes of the PhoCUS Project: Design and Preliminary Performance Analysis 2325 M. Avitabile, C. Cancro, G. Contento, R. Fucci, F. Roca, C. Private A. Sarno, F. Ferrazza, M. Zarcone, M. Ceccherini

5BV. 1.48 Application of Intelligent Materials to the Design of Solar Modules for their Active Disassembly and Recycling and Reuse of their Components 2329 P. Sdnchez-Friera, J.E. Galan, D. Guarde, D. Manjon

5BV. 1.52 A New Approach for Semi-Automated Measurement of PV Inverters, Especially MPP Tracking Efficiency, using a Linear PV Array Simulator with High Stability 2332 H. Haeberlin, L. Borgna 5BV. 1.53 Forum Solar: a Large PV Pergola for Forum 2004 2337 O. Perpihdn, J. Vega, I. Eyras, R. Eyras, A. Ivancic, M. Garate, S. Escribano, J.A. Perez, D. Gonzalez

5BV. 1.54 Architecture and PV - Discussion and Experiences 2340 /. Eyras, O. Perpihdn, F. Arribas, R. Eyras

5BV. 1.56 Can Grid Tied PV Systems be Characterised with only Monthly Average Values of PR? 2342 S.J. Ransome, J.H. Wohlgemuth, S. Poropat, R. Morgan

5BV. 1.57 Quantifying PV Losses from Equivalent Circuit Models, Cells, Modules and Arrays 2346 S.J. Ransome, J.H. Wohlgemuth, K.C. Heasman

5BV. 1.58 Modelling, Simulation and Optimisation of PV Pumping Systems Installed in Tunisia 2350 M. Jraidi, N. Hamrouni, A. Cherifi A. Dhouib

5BV.1.59 Value of Photovoltaic Electricity Storage in Different Applications 2354 M. Perrin, P. Malbranche, F. Mattera, M.L. Soria, A. Jossen, B. Wilier, A. Perujo, A. L. Beurskens

5BV. 1.60 The Research for Selecting an Appropriate Value of Input Capacitor in Distributed Gneration PV Inverter 2358 K.S. Lee, G.J. Yu, Y.S. Jung, GM. Kang, J.H. Choi, K. Kurokawa

5BV. 1.61 Integrated Phase Array Antenna / Solar Cell System for Flexible Access Communications (IA/SAC) 2361 E.B. Clark, R.Q. Lee, A.M.T. Pal, D.M. Wilt, CM. Mueller

5BV. 1.62 Mobile Photovoltaic Electric Welding System 2364 V. Litovchenko, A. V. Makarov, B.E. Paton, A.E. Korotynsky

5BV. 1.63 Even Nowadays Supercaps for PV-Systems? 2367 M. Bodach, A. Woyte, J. Scheffler, H Mehlich, W. Hiller, J. Lutz

5BV. 1.64 New Industrial Solar Cell Encapsulation (NICE) Technology for PV Module Fabrication at Drastically Reduced Costs 2371 R. Einhaus, K. Bamberg, R. De Franclieu, H.L. Apollonsolar

5BV. 1.65 Analytic Method for Sizing Stand-Alone Systems in Brazil 2375 /. Zanesco, A. Moehlecke, G.S. Medeiros, A.P. Mallmann, S. Ponce-Alcantara

5BV. 1.66 New Algorithm Applied to Maximum Power Point Trackers 2379 V. Salas, E. Olias, A. Barrado, A. Ldzaro, J. Pleite

5BV. 1.68 A PI Based Hybrid Sun Tracking Algorithm for Photovoltaic Concentration 2383 /. Luque-Heredia, F. Gordillo, F. Rodriguez

5BV. 1.69 Active Building Envelopes: A New Solar Driven Heat Transfer Mechanism 2387 R.A. Khire, S. Van Dessel, A. Messac

5BV. 1.70 Experiences in Real-Time Internet Telemonitoring and Diagnostics for PV Systems 2391 P.J. Perez, J.E. Munoz, J. de la Casa, J. Aguilera, C. Rus, J.M. Anguita

5BV.1.71 A Computational Model for Estimating the Performance of Flat Plane Low Concentration Systems 2395 R. Soler Bientz, F. Gomez Castro

5BV. 1.73 Enhanced Integrated Solar Home System 2399 S.C.W. Krauter

5B V. 1.74 Optimization of Binning Schemes During Si-Wafer Based Cell and Module Testing 2403 H. Field, A.M. Gabor

5BV. 1.75 Development of the Olefin Based Filler Sheet Contributing to Reuse and Recycle Systems for PV Modules 2407 K. Oi, K. Ohkawa, T. Miyachi, Y. Suzuura

5B V. 1.76 Analysis of PV Battery Behaviour during Charging & Proposal for a New Charging Procedure 2410 C. Glaize, P. Izzo, J. Alzieu

5BV.1.78 Convective Cooling of Photovoltaic Facades 2414 E. Hodge, C. Gibbons 5BV. 1.79 A New Approach for Outdoor Weather, PV-Module or PV-Generator Data Acquisition 2418 C. Vodermayer, M. Zehner, O. Grasnick, G. Becker

5BV. 1.80 An Easy Maintenance Power Control for Stand Alone PV Systems with Grid Interconnection Capabilities 2422 U. Grasselli, L. Schirone, A. Prudenzi

5BV. 1.81 PV/Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems Performance Analysis and Possible Improvements 2426 S. Busquet, P. Leroux, M. Albuisson, P. Gatt, L. Menard, D. Mayer, R. Metkemeijer

VISUAL PRESENTATIONS 5BV.2 PV Modules and Components of PV Systems

5BV.2.2 Bifacial PV Modules in Solar Trackers and Concentrators 2430 M. Libra, V. Poulek

5BV.2.3 Testing and Valuation of Long-Term Tests with Thin-Film Modules 2434 J. Ldmmel, S. Rensberg

5BV.2.4 DLC Encapsulation of Large-Area c-Si Solar Cells 2436 Z. Panosyan, S. Voskanyan, Y. Yengibaryan, A. Stepanyan, A. Tumanyan

5BV.2.5 Study of Cooling and Solar Energy Optical Concentration Effects on Ga-As Photovoltaic Cells Temperature and Efficiency 2440 J. Avaliani, J. Abazadze, S. Kibler, I. Kordzakhia, Z. Avaliani, J. Nadiradze

5BV.2.6 A Comparison of Energy Output of PV Modules of Different Technologies for Low Irradiation and for High Temperature Periods 2443 A. Guerin de Montgareuil

5BV.2.7 A Model for Energy Production Estimation of PV Grid Connected Systems Based on Energetic Losses and Experimental Data. On Site Diagnosis 2447 M. Alonso Abella, F. Chenlo

5BV.2.8 Packaging III-V Tandem Solar Cells for Practical Terrestrial Applications Achievable to 28% of Module Efficiency by Conventional Machine Assemble Technology and Possibility of 500X and Low Weight HCPV for Space 2451 K. Araki, M. Kondo, H. Uozimi, Y. Kemmoku, N.J. Ekins-Daukes, M. Yamaguchi

5BV.2.9 Translation of Energy Rating from Reference Laboratory to Production Line 2455 H. Miillejans, A.R. Burgers, R. Kenny, E.D. Dunlop

5B V.2.10 Reliability of Routine 2-Diode Model Fitting of PV Modules 2459 H. Miillejans, J. Hyvdrinen, J. Karila, E.D. Dunlop

5BV.2.11 Testing Concentrator Cells: Spectral Considerations of a Flash Lamp System 2463 J. Kiehl, K. Emery, A. Andreas

5BV.2.12 The Design Specification for Syracuse: a Multi-Junction Concentrator System Computer Model 2466 N.J. Ekins-Daukes, Y. Kemmoku, K. Araki, T.R. Betts, R. Gottschalg, D.G. Infield, M. Yamaguchi

5BV.2.13 Optimum Orientation of Bi-Facial PV Modules 2470 D. Faiman, A. Dolev

5BV.2.14 Outdoor Performance of Uncovered PV/Thermal Panels 2474 M. Bakker, HA. Zondag, M.J. Elswijk, M.T.N. Ottenbros, W.G.J. van Helden

5BV.2.15 A Global Approach for Measuring the Concentrating PV Cells 2477 M. Pellegrino, S. Bolognesi, G. Flaminio, C. Privato, A. Romano, A. Sarno

5BV.2.16 Plastics Structured Optics for Solar Concentrating in PV Systems 2481 M. Pellegrino, C. Privato, A. Sarno

5BV.2.17 Manufacturing and Valuation of the Optics for a 1000X Concentration System with Fixed Numerical Aperture 2484 D. Silva, I. Anton, M. Blasco, G. Sala

5BV.2.18 FLATCON™ and FLASHCON™: Concepts for High Concentration PV 2488 A. Bett, F. Dimroth, S. W. Glunz, A. Mohr, G. Siefer, G.P. Willeke 5BV.2.19 6 Thin-Film Technologies in 3 Different BIPV Modes: First Results of Real Outdoor Performance Test 2492 R. Frei, C. Meier, N. Cereghetti

5BV.2.20 A 28% Efficient, 400X and 200 Wp Concentrator Module 2495 K. Araki, M. Kondo, H Uozumi, Y. Kemmoku, T. Egami, M. Hiramatsu, Y. Miyazaki, N.J. Ekins-Daukes, M. Yamaguchi, G. Siefer, A. W. Bett

5BV.2.21 Serial Resistive Losses Reduction for Linear Focus Concentration Cells 2499 F. Dobon, J. Monedero, A. Lugo, S. Podjawerschek, L. Puschel, D. Kohake

5BV.2.22 Effects of BIPV on Performances 2503 A. De Lillo, S. Li Causi, S. Castello, F. De Lia

5BV.2.23 Performance Analysis of Italian PV Plants 2507 A. De Lillo, S. Li Causi, S. Castello, F. De Lia

5BV.2.24 Online I-V Characteristics Monitoring for 1 kWp PV Generator 2511 D. Makowski, G. Jablonski, W. Maranda

5BV.2.25 Long-Term Performance of a CdTe Array 2514 D. Longden, L. Aitchison, R. Gottschalg, D.G. Infield

5BV.2.26 Performance of Amorphous Silicon Modules 2518 D. Sauter, T.R. Betts, S.R. Williams, R. Gottschalg, D.G. Infield

5BV.2.27 Large Area Laser Scanning of Amorphous Silicon Modules 2522 R. Gottschalg, D.G. Infield

5BV.2.28 Assembly of Concentrator Modules Based on Silicon Solar Cells at 300X of Concentrated Sunlight 2525 V. Diaz, J.L. Alvarez, J. Alonso, C. Jassaud, J.C. Minano, A. Luque

5BV.2.29 An Environmental Assessment of the Manufacture of CIGS Based Thin Film PV Cells 2529 K. Hynes, I. Forbes, R. W. Miles, J.D. Painter, D. W. Lane, K.D. Rogers

5BV.2.30 Spectral Irradiance Correction for PV System Yield Calculations 2533 T. Betts, R. Gottschalg, D.G. Infield

5BV.2.31 Silicon Concentrator Cells With Compound Parabolic Concentrators 2537 A. Mohr, T. Roth, S. W. Glunz

5B V.2.32 Investigation into the Design and Manufacture of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Concentrator System 2541 M. Norton, A. Wheldon, R. Bentley, G. Whitfield, B. Clive

5BV.2.33 Spectral Responsivity Calibration of Ge Component Solar Cells derived from Triple-Junction Devices 2544 S. Winter, J. Metzdorf E. Fernandez Lisbona

5BV.2.34 Focus Tracking and Off-Axis Concentrators for Building Integrated Photovoltaic Concentration 2548 /. Luque-Heredia, P. Magalhaes, G. Quemere, G. Sala

5BV.2.36 Field Performance and Reliability Issues of High Concentration Photovoltiac Systems 2552 K. Stone, V. Garboushian, D. Dutra, H. Hayden

5BV.2.37 First Experiences with a Multi-Bandgap Photovoltaic Cavity Converter (PVCC) Module for Ultimate Solar-to-Electricity Conversion Efficiency 2556 U. Ortabasi, A. Balch, A. Lewandowski, K Bingham

5BV.2.38 New Plastic Encapsulation for Solar Modules 2561 G. Stollwerck, H. Ehbing, R. Peerlings, E. U. Reisner

5BV.2.39 Micro-Structured Secondary Optics for Multi-Junction Devices 2564 R. Leutz, H. Ries

5B V.2.40 Modelling of Module Temperature of a Concentrator PV System 2568 Y. Kemmoku, T. Egami, M. Hiramatsu, Y. Miyazaki, K. Araki, N.J. Ekins-Daukes, T. Sakakibara

5BV.2.41 Technical and Economical Aspects on Integrated PV-UPS Systems 2572 G. Graditi, F. Apicella, A. Augugliaro, L. Dusonchet, S. Favuzza, E. Riva Sanseverino 5BV.2.42 Contribution to Quality Control of PV Modules: a New Standard Test Conditions (STC) V-I Curve Conversion Method Using Neural Networks 2576 L. Hontoria, J. Aguilera, D. Nofuentes, J. de la Casa

5BV.2.43 Effectiveness on the Sun Tracking Option during Different Insolation Periods 2580 T. Zdanowicz, T. Rodziewicz, M. Zqbkowska-Wadawek

5BV.2.44 Development, Production and Verification of the Second Generation of AC-Modules (PV2GO) 2584 P. Heskes, P.M. Rooij, S. Islam, A. Woyte, J. Wouters

5BV.2.45 Analysis of PV Generator Insulation and Leakage Currents. Relevance for Personal Safety 2587 J.C. Hernandez, P.G. Vidal

5BV.2.47 LED Flasher Arrays (LFA) for an Improved Quality Control in Solar Cell Production Lines 2591 R. Grischke, J. Schmidt, H. Albert, A. Laux, A. Metz, U. Hilsenberg, J. Gentischer

5BV.2.48 Performance of a Stand Alone PV Systems Used in Telecomunication Network in Lybia 2595 I.M. Salem Ibrahim, K. Ben-Hamed, M. Adam

5BV.2.49 Valorisation of Spectral Influence and Reflection on Photovoltaic Modules - Contribution to Optimisation of Modules Position 2599 M. Peric, Z. Matic, K. Trontl

5BV.2.50 PV-Plant with CIS Modules in St. Moritz - 2 Years Operating Results 2603 N. Cereghetti, E. Burd, D. Chianese

5BV.2.51 A New Model for the Characterisation of I-V Curves of Silicon Solar Cells in Reverse Bias 2607 M.C. Alonso Garcia, J.M. Ruiz

5BV.2.52 Investigation of Large Area Cell and Module Spectral Response Measurement 2611 J. Hohl-Ebinger, W. Warta

5BV.2.53 Outdoor Measurement Equipment for the Comparison of PV Modules Performance in Operative Conditions 2615 R. Barile, E. Bricca, F. Ferrazza, L. Cicchetti, S. Esposto, M. Gamberale

5BV.2.54 Stability of Film Encapsulated Thin Film Module 2619 S. Degiampietro, A. Skringer, B. Erler, A.K. Plessing

5BV.2.55 Quality Assurance in PV Rural Electrification Programmes: Characterization Method for Crystalline Silicon PV Modules 2622 R. Orduz Marzal, E. Caamano-Martin

5BV.2.56 Quality Testing for PV-Modules According to Standards and Performance Control for Supporting Manufacturing 2626 S. Mau, T. Krametz, R. Briindlinger, W. Jahna, H. Fechner

5BV.2.57 Evaluation of the Testing Quality of Solar Simulators 2629 W. Herrmann

5BV.2.58 Optimization Rules and Steps in Fabrication of Stabilized High-Efficiency a-Si Modules 2633 N.B. Urli

5BV.2.59 Ultrahigh Monochromatic Light Emission Power for Solar Cell Characterisation 2637 J.L. Balenzategui, A. Marti

5BV.2.60 Evaluation of Long Term Performance Measurements of PV-Modules with Different Technologies 2641 T. Degner, M. Ries

5BV.2.61 Modelling Real Annual PV Module Performance with Consideration to Spectral and Incidence Angle Effects 2645 S. Williams, T.R. Betts, R. Gottschalg, D.G. Infield

5BV.2.62 Photovoltaic Modules and Systems Certification Program 2648 GM. Atmaram, K. Lynn, L. Demetrius 5BV.2.65 The Technology and Performance of the Latest Generation Buried Contact Solar Cell Manufactured in BP Solar's Tres Cantos Facility 2653 N. Mason, A. Artigao, P. Banda, R. Bueno, J.M. Fernandez, C. Morilla, R. Russell

5BV.2.66 Sevilla PV 1,2 MW- The World Largest Double Concentration PV System 2656 P. Valera, J. Enrile, R. Osuna, M. Alonso, M. Sanchez, F. Chenlo

5BV.2.67 System for Measurement of Photovoltaic Installation Parameters 2660 J. Chojnacki

5BV.2.68 Spectral Response Testing of New Technology, Concentrator and Large Area Cells at Monochromatic Power Levels Exceeding 63 W and at Highly Concentrated Bias Light Concentration Levels 2664 K. Biicher

5BV.2.69 Experimental Study of the Double Encapsulation Structure Module for Recycling PV-Cells 2667 T. Doi, I. Tsuda, K Sakuta, S. Igari

5BV.2.70 Internal Series Resistance Determinated of only One IV-Curve under Illumination 2671 G. Kunz, A. Wagner

5BV.2.72 Impact of Air Mass and Temperature on the Efficiency of Three Commercial Thin-Film Modules 2675 W. Durisch, B. Bitnar, A. Shah, J. Meier

5BV.2.73 Impedance Analysis and Surge Characteristics of PV Array 2678 K.O. Lee, J.H. So, J.Y. Choi, G.J. Yu, G.H. Kang

5BV.2.74 An Autonomous Monitoring Device for PV Installations and PV Calculation Validation 2682 J.J. Bloem, W. Zaaiman

5BV.2.75 Behaviour of Thin-Film Modules under Shading 2685 W. Herrmann, M.C. Alonso

5B V.2.76 Comparison of Pulsed Solar Simulator Spectra in Use at ESTI 2689 R. Galleano, E.D. Dunlop, D. Halton

5BV.2.77 Performance and Reliability of Components in a Photovoltaic Home System 2693 E.L. Meyer, B. Mapuranga

5BV.2.78 Effect of Module Design and Spectral Conditions on Photovoltaic Module Performance 2697 E.L. Meyer, E.E. van Dyk, M. Simon, A.R. Gxasheka

5B V.2.79 Analysis by Sampling of Large-Scale Commercial Production of PV Modules 2701 F. Fabero, N. Vela, F. Chenlo

5BV.2.81 Error Estimation in Industrial Solar Cell Sortine (Part I) 2705 V. Martinez, A. Aparicio, J.C. Jimeno, M.J. Saenz, A. Azpiazu, J.L. Guisasola