CdTe Solar Cells on Flexible Metallic Substrates

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After reviewing the development of CdTe solar cells, the merits of superstrate and substrate configuration have been discussed. Then, the material process techniques are investigated according to their application, following with discuss at the challenges.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 535-537)

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2075-2078

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June 2012

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© 2012 Trans Tech Publications Ltd. All Rights Reserved

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