Chapter 5 - Photovoltaic solar energy
Publication date
2020
Authors
Louwen, Atse
van Sark, W.G.J.H.M.
Editors
Junginger, Martin
Louwen, Atse
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Supervisors
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Part of book
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Abstract
Solar photovoltaics are currently the fastest growing energy generation technology in terms of capacity additions. Over 500 gigawatt (GW) of capacity was installed at the end of 2018, and by the end of 2019, there will most likely be a total global installed capacity of well over 600GW. In this chapter, we analyze the price trends of solar photovoltaic systems, modules, and balance-of-system components and use these to derive a set of experience curves. We give an overview of several mechanisms that underlie the observed reductions in solar photovoltaic module and system prices. Finally, using the derived experience curves, future solar photovoltaic systems, and modules, price trajectories in a selection of energy technology deployment scenarios are shown.
Keywords
Photovoltaics, experience curve, multifactor experience curve, balance-of-system, crystalline silicon, cadmium telluride, Taverne, SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Citation
Louwen, A & van Sark, W 2020, Chapter 5 - Photovoltaic solar energy. in M Junginger & A Louwen (eds), Technological Learning in the Transition to a Low-Carbon Energy System : Conceptual Issues, Empirical Findings, and Use in Energy Modeling. Academic Press, pp. 65-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-818762-3.00005-4