Abstract
The value proposition of thin-film and organic photovoltaics is all about
low-cost materials. One of the ways of achieving this is through utilizing
printing. This report analyzes and forecasts the opportunities that are
emerging for printed PV of all kinds; silicon, CIS/CIGS, CdTe, organic, and
hybrid organic/inorganic (dye cell.) In addition to coverage of printing the
main photoactive material, this report also examines printing of other
materials used in PV, such as transparent conductors. It also takes a look at
the various applications for printed PV including building integrated systems,
consumer electronics and military/homeland security. Also included is a
discussion of how the markets and technologies have changed over the past year
and an eight-year revenue forecast for printed PV.