Abstract
Miniature' solar cells are essentially those solar cells that are used to
power small devices such as consumer electronic devices (calculators, MP3
players), microelectronics, and grid applications. These cells also power mini
solar panels that are used for a wide range of applications; from supplying
power to lamps, mobile handsets and chargers to integration into building
surfaces, disaster recovery etc. These solar cells are typically thin film
solar cells based on materials like Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS),
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe), and Amorphous-Silicon (a-Si). However, with
technological advancements, organic solar cells (or plastic solar cells) are
being developed, which are becoming synonymous to miniature solar cells.
Organic solar cells are low-cost photovoltaic cells which use organic
electronic materials (polymers) and provide easy fabrication of the cells,
allowing them to be dissolved or applied to flexible materials.
The report forecasts the size of Global Market for Miniature Solar Cells over
the period 2008-2012. It highlights the key trends in the market, and segments
the market by type of material, applications and into various geographic
regions. Further, it discusses the key driving forces and the barriers of the
Global Market for Miniature Solar Cells.
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