The different technological fields
Photovoltaïc technologies : Principles, sectors and silicon value chain

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The different technological fields
Photovoltaïc technologies : Principles, sectors and silicon value chain

Author : Pierre-Jean RIBEYRON

Publication date: November 10, 2025 | Lire en français

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2. The different technological fields

As shown in Figure 16 , photovoltaics has led to the emergence of many very different technologies whose purpose is to harness the abundant energy of our sun.

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