It has always been apparent that organic photovoltaics (OPV) would not easily
match the conversion efficiencies of the inorganic thin-film PV technologies
or conventional silicon PV. Nonetheless, OPV has been expected to easily compete
with its rivals on cost. Unfortunately, for OPV, this assumption is now being
challenged. The cost of OPV has not declined as quickly as many had hoped, while
competitive technologies have seen more rapid than anticipated reductions in
cost. It is no longer a foregone conclusion that OPV will be the cheapest PV
technology.
Does this mean that the end of the road is near for OPV? We don't believe so.
In Organic
and Dye-Sensitized Cell Photovoltaics: Materials, Applications and Opportunities
2010, NanoMarkets
analyzes the OPV industry and show which applications will preserve the OPV
market as a growth business. OPV has some unique features that distinguish it
from the inorganic TFPVs; features like extreme flexibility and ease of manufacturing
that can allow it to enter some markets where the other PV technologies cannot.
In Organic
and Dye-Sensitized Cell Photovoltaics: Materials, Applications and Opportunities
2010, NanoMarkets
discusses how and where these distinguishing features can be turned in opportunities.
Organic and
Dye-Sensitized Cell Photovoltaics: Materials, Applications and Opportunities
2010 also examines where hybrid organic/inorganic PV, notably dye sensitized
cells (DSCs), is making its mark; in building integrated PV and other areas.
Organic
and Dye-Sensitized Cell Photovoltaics: Materials, Applications and Opportunities
2010 provides NanoMarkets'
latest analysis and forecasts of the opportunities available in OPV and DSC
markets. The focus for growth in the OPV/DSC business now look very different
than predicted even a year ago. So Organic
and Dye-Sensitized Cell Photovoltaics: Materials, Applications and Opportunities
2010is essential reading for any firm seeking to generate new business revenues
in this industry.