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The perspectives on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion are promising. Although there is dependency on material choices, technology dynamics and technical evolution new generations of PV modules will offer an increase in material efficiency and give future answers on sustainable material choices and alternatives.
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Jaegermann, W. (2015). Perspectives on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion: Dependency on Material Choices. In: Hartard, S., Liebert, W. (eds) Competition and Conflicts on Resource Use. Natural Resource Management and Policy, vol 46. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-10954-1_19
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