Anatomy of a solar PV system

        July 7, 2011 grist | United States | renewables: solar

PV can innovate faster than other energy sectors because of easier scaling akin to IT technology. More projects are switching from CSP to PV as module prices reach $1.50/W (likely $1/W by 2013). First Solar Cd-Tel thin films are $0.70/W (15% market share) while BOS technologies will surpass 50% of a c-Si PV system in 2012. Grid parity is coming soon.