Nineteenth EuropeanPhotovoltaic Solar EnergyConferenceProceedings of the International Conference

held in Paris, France

7 - 11 June 2004

Edited by:

W. HOFFMANNRWESCHOTT SolarAlzenau, Germany

J.-L. BALADEMEPahs, France

H. OSSENBRINKEuropean Commission - DG JRCIspra, Italy

W.PALZWorld Council for Renewable Energy

P. HELMWIP-Renewable EnergiesMunich, Germany

Volume III

Table of Contents of Volume III

PV Systems in Grid-Connected Applications

PLENARY SESSION 6DP.2 PV Systems in Grid-Connected Applications

6DP.2.1 Towards an Effective European Industrial Policy for PV Solar ElectricityW. Hoffmann, S.M. Pietruszko, M. Viaud

6DP.2.2 Innovative Financing Schemes and Their Impact on PV DeploymentA. Hdnel, M. Backer, T. Hass

6DP.2.3 PV Grid Connected International MarketE. Macias Galdn

6DP.2.4 Overview of PV Building Integration, State of the Art and PerspectivesT. Nordmann

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6DP.2.5 Perceived Technical Issues Accompanying Large PV Development and Japanese "PV2030"K. Kurokawa, F. Aratani

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ORAL PRESENTATIONS 6AO.4 PV Systems in Grid-Connected Applications

High Profile PV Installations as a Catalyst for City RegenerationA. Ivancic

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6AO.4.2 Architecturally Ambitious and Building-Integrated PV Projects within Hannover Climate Protection Region 2741B. Decker, C. Hennig

6AO.4.4 Analysis and Evaluation of the "SOLAR ARK" Large Photovoltaic System 2745Y. Yagi, R. Hagihara, T. Ishida, M. Tanaka

6AO.4.5 282 kWp BIPV, Bioclimatic Sports Centre, Wageningen (NL) 2749T. Reijenga, H. Marsman

6AO.4.6 PV-UPS System at TPM in Malaysia 2753P. Kremer, S. Schmitt

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 6AO.5 PV Systems in Grid-Connected Applications

6AO.5.1 Mainstreaming PV in the Urban Landscape - Activities of the New Task 10 of the IEA PVPS ImplementingAgreement 2756C. Herig, J. Ayoub, B. Gaiddon, H.F. Kaan, E. ter Horst

6AO.5.2 SUNCITIES: Large-Scale Integration of PV in the Urban Planning Process 2760C.Th.R. Bakker, R. Clark, R. Pfattischer, E. Roth

6AO.5.3 Building Integration of Photovoltaic Thin Film Modules in CIS Technology - Results of the ResearchProject HIPERPB 2764D. Geyer, J. Springer, D. Stellbogen, S. Schroder, J. Wolthaus, R. Schdffler, Ch. Schmidt, T. Szacsvay, F.Bellucci, C. Tomachuk, M. Kohler, A. Plessing, S. Degiampietro, E. Dunlop

6AO.5.4 Mediterraneo: The Large Scale Deployment Of PV In The Urban Enviroment in Europe 2768R. Gunning, J. Bates, F. Conesa, A. Parr, P. Redi, L. Gordo, A. Lamy, M. Courtois

6AO.5.5 Diffusion of PV System-Mounted Houses Aiming at Zero-Utility-Cost in Japan 2772Y. Nakamura

6AO.5.6 The Delivery of Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BiPV) Best Practice Guidelines for AustralianConditionsM. Snow, D.K. Prasad, M. Watt

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 6AO.6 PV Systems in Grid-Connected Applications

6AO.6.3 The UK's Major Photovoltaics Demonstration Programme - Progress and Trends 2779J.R. Marsh, G. Shanahan

6AO.6.5 Photovoltaic Solar Energy in Spain 2783C. Hernandez, J. Artigas, A. Fresneda

6AO.6.6 A Whiteboard Approach - A National BiPV Programme in Malaysia 2787D. Ruoss, A.H. Haris

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 6BO.7 PV Systems in Grid-Connected Applications

6BO.7.1 The Effect of Bifacial Sliver® Module Orientation on Energy Production 2792K.J. Weber, P.N.K. Deenapanray, A. W. Blakers, L.A. Sadkowsky, J. Everett, V. Babaei

6BO.7.2 PV-Wirefree Versus Conventional PV-Systems: Detailed Analysis of Difference in Energy Yield BetweenSeries and Parallel Connected PV-Modules 2796H. Oldenkamp, I. De Jong, N. van der Borg, B. de Boer, H. de Moor, W. C. Sinke

6BO.7.3 Quality of PV-Systems in the Netherlands 2800E.C. Molenbroek, P. Deege, B. Jablonska, P.M. Rooij

6BO.7.4 Nationwide Data Monitoring and Evaluation of Grid-Connected Residential PV Systems in Japan 2804K. Kato. K. Otani, K. Sakuta, T. Yamada, T. Yamagiichi

6BO.7.5 Impact of a Large Capacity of Distributed PV Production on the Low Voltage Grid 2808H. Laukamp, M. Thoma, T. Meyer, T. Erge

6BO.7.6 Achievements of Task 2 of IEA PV Power Systems Programme: Final Results on PV System Performance 2813U. Jahn, W. Nasse, Th. Nordmann, L. Clavadetscher, D. Meyer

VISUAL PRESENTATIONS 6DV.2 PV Systems in Grid-Connected Applications

6DV.2.2 Combined Power System on the Basis of Solar, Wind and Hydraulic Station 2817SIS. Kasimov, B.M. Makhkamdjanov, M.M. Muhammadiev

6DV.2.3 Solar Decathlon: Energy We Can Live With 2819R.J. King, R. Nahan

6DV.2.4 Regional Support Strategies for Grid-Connected PV Installations in Spain 2823M. Varela, L. Ramirez, L. Mora, M. Sidrach-de-Cardona

6DV.2.6 A European Scientific Technical Reference System for Renewable Energies 2827H. Scholz, A. Jdger-Waldau

6DV.2.8 Operational Aspects of Photovoltaic Water Chlorination 2831K. Khonzam

6DV.2.9 Design of Decentralized and Building-Integrated PV System with Hidrogen Storage and Analysis of theImpact on the European University of Madrid Low Voltage Electrical Network 2835A. Rios Villacorta, M. V. Gasco Gonzalez, J.A. Martinez Mayordomo

6DV.2.10 Efficiency Characteristics of a BIPV System in Hot & Humid Climatic Conditions 2838B. Ghosh, J. Pal, P. Banerjee, S. Dey, M. Roy, R.S. Aithal, S.G. Kini

6DV.2.12 Analysis of Photovoltaic Projects in a Mediterranean Island 2842F.A. Ribeiro, C.I. Yousif

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6DV.2.13 Grid Connected PV Plant Jungfraujoch (3454m) in the Swiss Alps: 10 Years of Trouble-Free Operationwith Record Energy Yields 2846H. Haeberlin

6DV.2.14 Newtech - 3 Different Thin Film PV Plants 1 kWp under Direct Comparison 2850H. Haeberlin

6DV.2.16 Implementation of an Integrated DSM / Photovoltaic Scheme and Emergency Battery Backup on TheIsland of Hoedic (Brittany, France) 2854P. Veyan, G. Moine, J. C. Marcel, L. Rowe, E. Peirano

6DV.2.17 Field Validation of the Clean Power Estimator's Obstruction Analysis Algorithm 2857R. Perez, T. Hojf

6DV.2.18 More Than 6 Years of Operation Experience with a 1 MW Photovoltaic Power Plant - Highlights and WeakPoints 2861G. Becker, B. Giesler, G. Kumerle, W. Rehm, B. Schiebelsberger, W. Weber

6DV.2.20 21 Zero Energy Houses - Etten-Leur (NL) 2865T. Reinjenga

6DV.2.22 Development and Application of a New PV-Roof Concept for the 5 MW Project in the "City of the Sun" 2868H. Oldengarm, W. Borsboom, W. Koppen

6DV.2.25 Demand-Side-Management Billing Programs - a Residential Case Study 2872/. Rowlands, Y. Poissant, L. Dignard-Bailey

6DV.2.26 Safety Aspects of Decentralised Net-Coupled Electrical Generators 2876C. Bendel, D. Nestle, M. Viotto

6DV.2.27 The Analysis and Evaluation of Mono-Facial and Bifacial PV Module Systems using HIT Solar Cells 2880R. Hagihara, Y. Yagi, T. Ishida, M. Tanaka

6DV.2.28 Bringing Photovoltaics to Architects: 5 Years of Educational Experience at the Polytechnic University ofMadrid 2884E. Caamano-Martin, M.A. Egido

6DV.2.29 Long-Term Behaviour of Grid-Connected PV Systems 2888H. Haeberlin

6DV.2.31 Determination of the Thermal Properties of PV Component in Buildings 2892M. Pellegrino, S. Bolognesi, L. Bonfili, F. Fantozzi, G. Flaminio, C. Privato

6DV.2.32 Unintentional Islanding and Standardization in Europe: Cutting the Knot 2896A. Woyte, R. Belmans, J. Nijs

6DV.2.33 Reduction in Solar Radiation Fluctuation by Spatial Smoothing Effect 2900J. Ramachandran, N.M. Pearsall, G.A. Putrus

6DV.2.36 First Performance Results of the New Mounting Structure on Green Roofs 2904J. Rasmussen, P. Toggweiler

6DV.2.37 Photovoltaic/Thermal Collectors in Large Solar Thermal Systems 2907M.J. Elswijk, MJ.MJong, K.J. Strootman, J.N.C. Braakman, E.T.N. de Lange, W.F. Smit

6DV.2.38 PV Technology Status in Italy 2911A. De Lillo, S. Li Causi, S. Castello, S. Guastella

6DV.2.39 1 kWp PV System at Technical University of Lodz in Poland 2915W. Maranda, G. Jablonski, D. Makowski

6DV.2.40 PV Data Acquisition System with Web Interface 2918G. Jablonski, W. Maranda, D. Makowski

6DV.2.41 First Experimental PV Grid-Connected System Studied in Corsica: Modelisation and 3 Years ofPerformance 2920P. Poggi, M. Muselli, G. Notton, C. Cristofari, S. Nedeltcheva

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6DV.2.42 Monitoring and Performance Results of 3 kW Grid Connected PV Systems in KoreaG.J. Yu, J.H. So, Y.S. Jung, J. Y. Choi

6DV.2.43 A Demonstration and Research PV System for the Department of Engineering at the University of LeicesterJ.A.M. Bleijs. A.D. Simmons, I. Walker

6DV.2.44 Building Integration of Total 40 kWp PV Systems at CRESC. Protogeropoulos, D. Schmitt, M. Grottke

6DV.2.45 Testing Results of The First Roumanian BIPV ApplicationN. Olariu, F. lspas, A. Ivan, D. Let, G. Mantescu, E. Vaduva, L. Olteanu

6DV.2.46 Flexible Solution for Aesthetic and Cost Effective Roof Integration with Unframed PV-ElementsT. Szacsvay, P. Hofer-Noser

6DV.2.47 PV and Wood - Multifunctional Photovoltaic Integrated Roof/. Stadler, A.S. Bukvic-Schdfer, A. Saengprajak, S. Tapanlis, D. Gummich, S. Adam

6DV.2.48 Indirect Energy Storage Devices Base-DSM Concept for PV-Hybrid Mini Grid SystemA. Saengprajak, J. Schmid, I. Stadler, S. Beverungen, I. Hahn

6DV.2.49 Eco Culture: High-Performing Cultural ECO-Buildings With PVJ.C. Jol, J.O. Hansen, I.H. Bryn, P. Rasmussen, E.J.F. Thelen, P. Pytlich

6DV.2.51 The Value of PV in Summer PeaksM. Watt, S. Part/in, M. Oliphant, H. Onthred, I. MacGill, T. Spooner

6DV.2.52 PV-Cleaning System for Front Cover Surfaces of Photovoltaic ArraysR. Rudischer, F. Prastka

6DV.2.53 Technoeconomic Assesment of a 20 kWp Building Integrated Photovoltaic System at the EnergeticDepartment of AnconaM. Paroncini, B. Calcagni, P. Pistoia

6DV.2.54 Subvention on PV-Plants - the Importance of a Reference PointA'. Cereghetti. A. Realini, A. Benasconi

6DV.2.56 Roof Integrated Photovoltaic Generation Possibilities in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands)F. Diaz Reyes, D. Valido de la Nuez, F. Deniz Quintana, J. Cruz Norro, G. Hernandez Lezcano

6DV.2.57 Discrete Variable Structure Control of a DC Moto-Pump Coupled to a Photovoltaic GeneratorB. Khiari, R. Andoulsi, A. Sellami, R. M'hiri, M. Ksouri

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System Monitoring and Performance Analysis in the UK PV Domestic Field Trial 2976iV. Pearsall, C. Martin, K. Hynes, M. Munzinger, F. Crick

Fundamental Study on the Assessment of Power Supply Ability of Photovoltaic Power Generating System 2980T. Motegi, F. Tamura, S. Wakao, K. Otani, K. Kato

An Assessment of Potential Thermophotovoltaic Applications in the UK 2984T. Bauer, I. Forbes, R. Penlington, N. Pearsall

A 5 Kw Grid-Connected System with Totally Home-Made Components in Iran 2988S. Farhangi, B. Vqfakhah, B. Farhangi, P. Kanaan, S. Maneshipoor

On-Site Method for the Simultaneous Characterization of PV Generators and Inverters Based on SimpleEquipment and Reduced Measurement Time 2992M. Calvo-Ferndndez, E. Caamaho-Martin

Using an Interactive Website for Monitoring a PV Grid-Connected System 2996B. Plangkiang, A. Saengprajak, J. Schmid, I. Stadler

Performance of a Solar Electricity Production System Integrated in an Optimised Sawtooth Roof 3000M. Perez Garcia, R.M. Chica

Challenging the Grid 3004B.F. Schougaard, L. Nielson

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6DV.2.66 The PV Utility Forum 3 ( ) 0 6

B.F. Schougaard, L. Nielson, F. Kristensen, P. Ahm

6DV.2.67 Long-Term Performance Monitoring of 500 Grid Connected PV Systems in Amersfoort, The Netherlands 3009A.J. Kil, E.C. Molenbroek, H. van Diermen

6DV.2.68 1-kW Grid Connected PV System After 3 Years of Monitoring 3012S.M. Pietruszko, M. Gradzki

6DV.2.69 Grid-Connected PV Systems Integrated in 27 Universities and Cultural Facilities 3016A. Lloret, R. Leal, J. Andreu, J.A.M. Bleijs, B. Gaiddon, M. Fuentes, B. Madden. T. Reijenga

6DV.2.70 An International Comparison of the Effectiveness of Financing Rebate Programs for Promoting PV 3020M.A. Lopez-Polo, R. Haas

6DV.2.71 UK Large Scale Field Trial - Building Integration and Performance 3024W. Hicks, J. Thornycroft, H. Falkner, P. Reed

6DV.2.72 Impact of Large Photovoltaic Penetration on the Quality of Supply. A Case Study at a Photovoltaic NoiseBarrier in Austria 3028B. Bletterie, M. Heidenreich

6DV.2.73 Local Experience in Designing, Testing and Commissioning Grid-Connected PV Systems in Hong KongSAR, China 3032KH. Lam, J. Close, H. Pang

6DV.2.74 Growing a UK PV Installer Base Whilst Maintaining Quality 3036P.S. Reed, M. Brooks, J. Thornycroft, K. Archibald

6DV.2.75 PV Performance of a Multifunctional PV/T Hybrid Solar Window 3040A. Fieber, J. Nilsson, B. Karlsson

6DV.2.76 Flat Roof Integration of a-Si Triple-Junction Flexible Modules 3044D. Chianese, E. Burd, A. Bernasconi, J.E. Lussi, H. Rohrer, H. Zumstein

6DV.2.78 Operation Experiences of the Largest Solar Roof Top of the World - Floriade 2002 (2,3 MWp) 3048P. Kremer, C. Mainka

6DV.2.79 SINVERT Solar Select 2004-2: A Sizing Program for PV-Power Plants with Central Inverter Units 3052A. Hartung, B. Giesler, P. Kremer, M. Maier, S. Schmitt, M. Zehner, M. Zettl

6DV.2.80 Inverter Operating Voltage Selection for Optimum Energy Yield - Do Predictions Match Reality? 3056P.A.B. James, A.S. Bahaj, J. Sommerville, R. Evans

6DV.2.81 Building Integrated PV 3060M. Viaud, J.C. Jol, M. Schalkwijk, J.B.H. Scheuten

6DV.2.82 The Consequences of Building Integration for the Performance of PV Systems 3062H. Scholz, W. Gillett, P. Menna. R. Gambi, H. Bloem

6DV.2.83 Photovoltaic Atrium on a New Administration and Student Services Building - University of Southampton 3066A.S. Bahaj, P.A.B. James, J. Brightwell

6DV.2.84 PVSAT-2: Intelligent Performance Check of PV System Operation Based on Satellite Data 3069E. Lorenz, J. Betcke, A. Drews, D. Heinemann, P. Toggweiler, S. Stettler, H.G. Beyer, W. Van Sark. G.Heilscher, M. Schneider, E. Wiemken. W. Heydenreich

6DV.2.88 Identification of a General Model for the MPP Performance of PV-Modules for the Application in aProcedure for the Performance Check of Grid Connected Systems 3073H.G. Beyer, J. Betcke, A. Drews, D. Heinemann, E. Lorenz, G. Heilscher. S. Bofinger

6DV.2.89 Experiences with the PV Plant Monitoring of the Leading Solar Energy Producer 3077M. Schneider, G. Heilscher, S. Bofinger

6DV.2.91 SITOP Solar Select V. 4.1 - A Sizing Tool for Grid Connected PV-Systems Based on a Calculation with 3079Minutely Mean Time ValuesM Zettl, R. Burger, S. Czech, B. Giesler, A. Hartung, N. Karg, M. Maier, M. Zehner

6DV.2.92 Solar-Congress-, Information and Demonstration Centre Mecklenburg - Vorpommern - a Monument UnderProtectionB. Schmidt

6DV.2.94 The Shell Solar 245 KW Grid-Connected CIS Thin Film PV Rooftop Array: System Design and First YearPerformanceK. Mackamul, R. Wieting

6DV.2.95 Investigating the Peak Demand Reduction Capability of PV: a Case Study in Florianopolis, South Brazil 3087P. Knob, R. Riither, C. Jardim, H.G. Beyer

6DV.2.96 Performance Results of the First Grid-Connected, Thin-Film PV Installation in Brazil: TemperatureBehaviour and Performance Ratios Over Six Years of Continuous Operation 3091R. Riither, H.G. Beyer, A.A. Montenegro, M.M. Dacoregio, I.T. Salamoni, P. Knob

6DV.2.97 Japan's Largest Introduction of Photovoltaic Systems Reached One-Megawatt for the Assessment of thePerformance and Reliability of Grid-connected PV Systems 3095K. Otani, T. Takashima, K. Kato

6DV.2.99 Experimental Study on New Methodology for Optimum PV System Design by Considering Dynamic I-VCharacteristics 3099T. Yamada, K. Kato, K. Otani, T. Takashima, K. Sakuta

6DV.2.100 Construction Principles and Possibilities for Structural Variability of Envelopes with Building IntegratedPV Modules - Education Aspect 3103A. Krstic

6DV.2.102 Advanced Services for Investment Decisions 3107S. Bofinger, G. Heilscher

6DV.2.103 Visualization of PV-Systems, Sizing and Shadow Analysis as Applications of the Program 3DSolarWelt 3110N. Karg, A. Barkowski, A. Hartung, M. Maier, M. Zehner, M. Zettl

6DV.2.104 The UK Photovoltaic Domestic Systems Field Trial - Widespread PV Installations in the UK: Real LessonsLearnt 3114F. Crick, M. Munzinger, N. Pearsall, C. Martin, J. Bates

6DV.2.106 Noise Protection and Solar Electricity - The Innovative PV Sound Barrier at Highway A 31 in Emden 3118B. Decker, W. Nasse, K. Ksinsik, G. Dehmel, R. Klockner

6DV.2.108 A TRNSYS Type Calculation Model for Double Skin Photovoltaic Facades 3122J.J. Bloem, A. Gandini, L. Mazzarella

6DV.2.109 Accredited Training of PV Installers in the UK 3126R. Shaw, J.R. Bates, D. Brewer, M. Fitzgerald, P. Rowley, H. Nisbet

6DV.2.110 PV for Social Housing 3129R. Oldach, R. Shaw, T. Reijenga, A. Jones, C. Egger, J. Serrasolses, P.A. Piera, M. Grottke

6DV.2.111 Additional Requirements for PV Inverters Necessary to Maintain Utility Grid Quality in Case of HighPenetration of PV Generators 3133H. Oldenkamp, I. De Jong, P. Heskes, P. de Rooij, H. de Moor

6DV.2.112 Identifing Operation Statuses of Grid Connected PV Systems with Batteries Under Limited Data Items -Applying the SV Method to Evaluate Grid Connected PV Systems with Batteries 3137T. Oozeki. H. Koizumi, K. Otani, K. Kurokawa

6DV.2.113 PV Enlargement - Developing a Nucleus for PV Expertise in Accession Countries and Focusing on NewPV Technologies in EU15M. Grottke, P. Helm, T. Suker, K. Gehrlicher, A. Toth, G. Becker, T. Becker, J. Rehak, S. Jakubovic, C.Protogeropoulos, L. Ceccherini Nelli, G. Tondi, G. Friesen

6DV.2.114 Building Integration - Symbiosis of Architecture and Photovoltaic PV - Enlargement and Education inAustriaG. Becker, M. Grottke, H Fechner

6DV.2.115 Performance of Differently Orientated PV Modules: Results of a Long Time Measuring Program 3149U. Rindelhardt, H. Futterschneider

6DV.2.116 Integration of a PV Cladding in the New Florence High Speed Train Station 3153Foster and Partners, ETA-Renewahle Energies

6DV.2.118 Light Weight PV-Louvres for Building Integration PV-Light EU-Project (FP5 NNE-2001 -550) 3154F.H. Klotz, S. Schroeder, H-D. Mohring, J. Hoehne, M. Starlinger, U. Kremer, R. Schaeffler, B. Dimmler,W. Mikesch, B. Erler, A. Skringer, A. Plessing

6DV2.119 An Integrated PV Shading Device System in a University Building in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy. A PVEnlargement Proj ect 315 gL. Ceccherini Nelli, G. Tondi, F. Cariello, M. Grottke

Global Aspects of PV Solar Electricity

PLENARY SESSION 7EP.2 Global Aspects of PV Solar Electricity

7EP.2.1 The U.S. Photovoltaic Research Program 3165R.J. King

7EP.2.2 Overview of PV Activities in Japan: Current Status and Future Prospects 3169O. Ikki, T. Ohigashi, I. Kaizuka, H. Matsukawa

7EP.2.3 European PV Industry Roadmap 3175W. Hoffmann, HA. Aulich, M. Viaud

7EP.2.4 Energy Against Poverty 3 ] 78V. Denby Wilkes

7EP.2.5 PV Marshall Plan for Europe 3180G. Cadonau, M. Kissling

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 7BO.8 Global Aspects of PV Solar Electricity

7BO.8.1 A Decade of Trends in Photovoltaic Applications Results from the Latest Surveys in Selected IEA PVPSCountries 3186P. Hiisser

7BO.8.2 Status and Prospects of Photovoltaic RTD and Demonstration Within the European Union 3187R. Gambi, W. Gillett, P. Menna, R. Ostrom, H. Scholz

7BO.8.3 Solar Photovoltaic Hydrogen: the Technologies and their Place in our Roadmaps and Energy Economics 3191K. Broussard, L.L Kazmerski

7BO.8.4 Present Status of Research and Development on Solar Cells in Japan 3195S. Goto, K. Kawakami, T. Nishimura, K. Uda, K. Ishiyama, H. Aratani

7BO.8.5 The Use of Photovoltaics for Off-Grid Electrification in France 3199C. Dumbs, C. Camez

7BO.8.6 The Effects of the German Renewable Energy Sources ACT (EEG) on Market, Technical and IndustrialDevelopment 3203G. Stryi-Hipp

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 7CO.8 Global Aspects of PV Solar Electricity

7CO.8.1 Regional Differences of the PV Electricity Production in EU25 Countries 3207M. Suri, T.A. Huld, E. Dunlop

7CO.8.2 Status of Photovoltaics in the Newly Associated States 3211S.M. Pietruszko, A. Mikolajuk, L. Fara, S. Fara, P. Vitanov, N. Stratieva. J. Rehak, R. Barinka, E. Mellikov,M. Pdlfy, P. Shipkovs, A. Krotkus, V. Sdly, F. Nemac, J. Swens. S. Nowak, A. Zachariou, H. Fechner, P.Passiniemi

7CO.8.3 The Role of PV Electricity Generation in Fully Renewable Energy Supply SystemsH. Lehmann, S. Peter

7CO.8.4 EU Directives, National Regulations and Incentives for Photovoltaic Solar EnergyA. Jdger-Waldau, H. Ossenbrink, H. Scholz, J.J. Bloem, L. Werring

7CO.8.5 The European PV Market Evaluation for Potential Investors - Actual Information on the 15 EU MemberState Countries and SwitzerlandM. Kurdziel

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ORAL PRESENTATIONS 7CO.9 Global Aspects of PV Solar Electricity

7CO.9.2 Expert System to Develop Decentralised Rural Electrification: Nona-Development 3223A. Liebard, Y. Maigne, V. Bineau

7CO.9.3 Village Electrification with PV and PV/Wind Hybrid Systems in the Chinese Brightness Programme 3226H. Mueller

7CO.9.4 Integrating Projects in Markets: an Entrepreneurial Approach to Making PV Work for Rural End-Users 3230N. Stam, F. van der Vleuten-Balkema

7CO.9.5 Strategies with Photovoltaic Systems in Bolivia from the Analysis of a Pilot Plan for Rural Energization 3234M.H. Fernandez Fuentes, M.E. Morales Udaeta, O. Ferreira Affonso, L.C. Ribeiro Galvao

7CO.9.6 Energy Sustainable Communities - Social and Psychological Aspects 3238P. Schweizer-Ries, S. Baasch, J. Jagszent

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 7DO.4 Global Aspects of PV Solar Electricity

7DO.4.2 Influential Factors for Sustainability of PV System for Household Electrification in Remote Village 3241W. Tayati, S. Sriwattananukulkit, D. Tayati, T. Komolmit, S. Premruedeeprechachan, Y. Srisiriuthaiwong

7DO.4.3 Assessment of Solar Energy Programmes in Bhutan 3245B. Parthan, P. Monga, S. Gin, R.N. Adhikari

7DO.4.5 The First Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System in Algeria - A Comparative Survey of Three Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems, One in Algeria (Algiers) and Two in Spain (Madrid and Tudela) 3249Z. Girbau-Garcia, E. Caamano-Martin

7DO.4.6 Energy for All for a Loan of 3 € Per CapitaP. Jourde, I. Cyphelly, B. McNelis

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ORAL PRESENTATIONS 7DO.5 Global Aspects of PV Solar Electricity

Models of Rural Disperse Electrification by Means of Renewable Energies in Latin America: an AlternativeProposal Based on Rural Development 3257M. Fuentes, M. Alvarez

High-Resolution Solar Resource Mapping for Central America and Cuba under The UNEP Swera Project 3261R. Perez. M. Kmiecik, D. Renne, R. George, L. Brady-Sabeff, K. Moore, R. Meyer, C. Schillings, E. Pereira

Evaluation of the 500 kWp Algerian PV Program - First Results 3265S. Labed, A. Khe/if A. Mettai, S. Guezzane, E. Lorenzo

Lasting Solar Programmes Require Quality Training and Workforce Development 3269M. Fitzgerald, W. Parker, L. Zhu, S. Pietruszko

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VISUAL PRESENTATIONS 7BV.3 Global Aspects of PV Solar Electricity

7BV.3.3 Employment Outcomes for Australian Photovoltaic Engineering Graduates 3273R. Corkish, T. Burns, S.R. Wenham, A.B. Sproul, J. Cotter, C.B. Honsberg, A.G. Aberle, A. Bruce, T.Spooner, G. Stapleton, M. Watt, B.S. Richards, M.A. Green, L. Cahi/I

7BV.3.4 PV Plants Monitoring Network in Secondary Centres in Basque Country 3277E. Roman, S. Elorduizapatarietxe, J. Garcia-Tejedor, D. Goitia, P. Ibdnez, I. Boveda, Y. Torre-Enciso

7BV.3.5 Defining the Private Partners in PPP 3281F. Van der Vleuten-Balkema, N. Stam

7BV.3.6 A 14 KWp Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Plant in the Natural Park of O'Invernadeiro in Galicia, Spain 3283M. Vazquez, F. Fernandes, J. Santos

7BV.3.8 "From Space to Earth" and the Return 3287E. Berman

7BV.3.9 Technology Trends in Photovoltaics for the Last Decade: an Analysis on the Basis of Patent ApplicationData 3290A. Visentin, V. Voignier

7BV.3.10 Analysis of Solar Cells Efficiency in Hybrid Solar System under Conditions of South-Easterly Poland 3294J.M. Olchowik, I. Jozwik, D. Szymczuk, K. Zabielski, J. Mucha, R. Tomaszewski, J. Banas, S. Olchowik, J.Adamczyk, T. Cieplak, A. Zdyb

7BV.3.12 Use of Photovoltaic Power Systems in Stand-Alone and Island Applications 3297H. Colin, P. Krohn, F. Minissale, Y. Ohhashi, K. Presnell, C. Rodrigues, I. Stadler, D. Turcotte, O.Ulleberg, X. Vallve, M. Villoz, A.R. Wilshaw, Y. Watanabe, N.Y. Yumoto, P. Jacquin

7BV.3.13 The Sherpa Project: State of the Art of Energy Supply Systems in the European Mountain Huts 3301J.C. Marcel, M. Landau, C. Trousseau

7BV.3.14 Re-Inventing the Charge Controller to Assure Quality of Service in Solar Home Systems 3305X. Vallve, J. Merten, J. Gran, E. Lemaire-Potteau, N.J.C.M. Van der Borg, H. Oostrum

7BV.3.15 Use of Variable-Speed Diesel Gensets for The Reduction of The Specific Cost of AutonomousPhotovoltaic-Diesel-Hybrid Systems 3309S. Tapanlis, J. Schmid, A. Saenparnjak, I. Stadler, F. Kininger, A.S. Bukvic-Schdfer, F. Antunes

7BV.3.17 Grid Independent Photovoltaic Fuel-Cell Hybrid System: Optimal Design and Control Strategy 3311S. Islam, R. Belmans

7BV.3.18 First Graduates from the New Undergraduate Engineering Program in Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy 3315A.B. Sproul, S. Wenham, J. Cotter, M. Watt, A. Bruce, T. Spooner, G. Stapleton, A. Aberle, R. Corkish

7BV.3.20 Energy Management System for Island Grids 3319D. Lehmkuhl, K. Rohrig, C. Trousseau, M. Vandenbergh

7BV.3.21 Review on the Development of Photovoltaic Activities in Greece 3323C. Protogeropoulos, J. Chadjivassiliadis

7BV.3.23 Involvement of End-Users in Multi-User Solar Hybrid Grids - Implications for Professionals in the Field 3327P. Schweizer-Ries, C. Villalobos-Montoya

7BV.3.24 Anaysis on PV System Sales Price and Subsidy through Buy-Back which Make Photovoltaics Cost-Competitive by 2030 in Japan 3331E. Endo, M. Ichinohe

7BV.3.26 User-Oriented Training of Social, Technical, Financial and Business Management Skills in the Field of PVSolar Electricity 3335G. Bopp, S. Golz, F. Holz, W. Roth, G. Vogt

7BV.3.27 CAI Energia 2000 3339A. Sasso

7BV.3.28 Experiences with Pure AC Coupled PV Hybrid and Mini Grid systems 3341M. Wollny, M. Rothert

7BV.3.29 A TRNSYS Dynamic Simulation Model for a Stand Alone PV System Powering a Reverse OsmosisDesalination Unit with Energy Recovery System 3343E.Sh. Mohamed, G. Papadakis

7BV.3.30 Autonomous Desalination System Concepts for Sea Water and Brackish Water in Rural Areas withRenewable Energies - Potentials, Technologies, Field Experience, Socio-Technical and Socio-EconomicImpacts - ADIRA 3347U. Seibert, G. Vogt, R. Gebhard, F. Holz

7BV.3.31 Application of a Geographical Information System to the Feasibility Analysis of PV Electricity Supply inRural Environments 3353R.M. Chica, G. Manzano, M. Perez Garcia, J. Pinero

7BV.3.32 Levering the National Programme on Immunisation 3357A.O. Ighodaro

7BV.3.35 PV Hybrid Village Electrification in Spain: 6 Years Experiance With MSG (Multi-User Solar HybridGrids) 3361/. Vosseler, E. Ramirez, X. Vallve, J.M. Carreras

7BV.3.36 Tariff Structures. A "Universal" PV-Based Rural Electrification Scheme 3365O. Gavalda, X. Vallve, I. Vosseler

7BV.3.37 Sustainable Drinking Water Production From Brackish Sources Using Photovoltaics 3369B.S. Richards, C. Remy, A.I. Schdfer

7BV.3.38 Environmental and Ecological Life Cycle Inventories of Present and Future PV Systems in Europe forSustainability Policies 3373P. Frankl, A. Corrado, S. Lombardelli

7BV.3.39 WASPAM: a Project for 15 Years 3377M. Aritio, R. Eyras

7BV.3.40 Interconnection of Solar Powered Mini-Grids - A Case Study for Kythnos Island 3380T. Degner, P. Taylor, D. Rollinson, A. Neris, S. Tselepis

7BV.3.42 Simulation of Different Bus Configurations in a PV or Hybrid Micro Grid 3384J. Nunes, R. Quadrado, R. Castro, S. Viana, C. Rodrigues, A. Joyce

7BV.3.43 Key Figures and Trends in the PV Market Today 3388D. Lescot, G. Fovez, F. Tuille

7BV.3.44 A Global Strategy for the European PV Industry 3390M. Viaud, E. Despotou, M. Latour, W. Hoffmann, E. Macias Galdn, M. Cameron, E. Labor de, A. M.S.Brannigan

7BV.3.45 Designing Alternative Strategies for the European Industry According to its Strength and Weaknesses andTaking into Consideration the Opportunities and Threats of the PV Market 3392M. Viaud, E. Despotou, M. Latour, M. Cameron, I. Weiss, J. Baumann, J. Stierstorfer, R. Gisler

7BV.3.47 Solar Electri-City Guide for Municipalities 3395M. Gutschner, S. Nowak, N. Zimmermann, U. Wolfer

7BV.3.48 Solar Energy in the Canton of Geneva - Assessment of the Solar Energy Resources and Setting-up of aPublic Multi-Stakeholder Strategy for the Promotion of Solar Energy 3399M. Gutschner, S. Nowak, O. Ouzilou, J. van der Maas

7B V.3.50 Field Evaluation of a PV Rural Electrification Project in a Titicaca Lake Island 3403MA. Egido, P. Vega, M.J. Horn

7BV.3.51 "RO-SWEET" - A European Project for Solar and Wind Excellence in Romania 3407D.I. Teodoreanu, B. Atanasiu, M. Teodoreanu, N. Ionescu, P. Pencioiu

7BV.3.52 The Development of the Global Solar PV Market - The Point of View of a Vertically Integrated Utility inAustraliaA. Slock

7BV.3.54 Learning in PV Trends and Future Prospects 3415G.J. Schaeffer, H.H.C. de Moor

7BV.3.59 Barriers in Tendering of Small Renewable Installations in the Public Sector 3419J. Lao, A. Ivancic, A. Romero, J.C. Montoliu, F. Benedicto

7BV.3.61 New Financial Instruments for PV Projects Investments [1] 3422E. Laborde, B. Jamet, M. Viaud

7BV.3.63 Deployment of Photovoltaic Technologies: Co-operation with Developing Countries - Task 9 of theInternational Energy Agency's Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme 3424K. Syngellakis, J. Bates, B. McNelis, A. Arter, M. Fitzgerald, A. Shanker

7BV.3.64 Quality Management of Stand-Alone PV: Lessons Learned from the Task 3 Case Studies 3428A.R. Wilshaw, L. Aitchison, R. Oldach

7BV.3.66 First Pilot Installation of Complete PV Systems in Homes of Mongolian Shepherds 3432S. Bechis, P. Piccarolo, A. Vilianis, B. Gunchinsuren

VISUAL PRESENTATIONS 7DV.3 Global Aspects of PV Solar Electricity

7DV.3.1 Novel Temperature Control Technique for a Medicinal Herb Dryer System Powered by a PhotovoltaicArray 3435A.A. Nafeh, H.M. Fargali, F.H. Fahmy, M.A. Hassan

7DV.3.5 Non-Specialist Shops in Kenya; Blessing or a Curse? 3439N. Stam, H. Verdaasdonk, F. van der Vleuten-Balkema

7DV.3.8 Implementation of the 147 Solar Borehole Project, Nasarawa State, Nigeria 3442L. Gyoh, C. Idimogu, D. Uba

7DV.3.9 State Financed PV Technology Projects in Nigeria 3444L. Gyoh, S. Gyoh

7DV.3.10 Exploiting PV Technology for Basic Need Provision in Nigeria 3446L. Gyoh, S. Gyoh

7DV.3.12 Performance Analysis of the Photovoltaic Water Pumping System at a Thai Educational Institute 3448S. Hiranvarodom

7DV.3.14 Elvira: a Software for Rural Electrification in Developing Countries - Application for the Use ofPhotovoltaic Energy in Egypt 3452J. Vankelecom, F. Dufourd, L. Abd-Elkawi Saleh

7DV.3.16 First Year Investigation of PV Mini Grid System in Chiangria Province of Thailand 3456N. Ketjoy, C. Sirisumpunwong, P. Thanarak, W. Rakwichian, L. Heng Chew

7DV.3.17 Training Program Strategy for 35 MW Solar Home System Project in Thailand 3460S. Nathakaranakule. N. Ketjoy. W. Rakwichian, L. Heng Chew

7DV.3.19 First Operating Year of Two Village PV-Diesel Plants in the South of Morocco 3462J. Munoz, L. Narvarte. E. Lorenzo

7DV.3.23 Control and Monitoring of Photovoltaic Pumping Systems 3466M. Jraidi, N Hamrouni, A. Cherif

7DV.3.26 Operational Parameters of a Reverse Osmosis Desalination System 3469G.A. Lima, O.C. Vilela, N. Fraidenraich, J.T. Pinho

7DV.3.28 Lights for Afghanistan: a Case-Study of a Cooperation Project on Energy Issues 3473A. Bortone, L. Corri, F. Amadio, C. Fratini. A. Costa, F. Grati, L. Bianchi, V. Lucahni, G. Gioli,S. Gatteschi

7DV.3.30 Successful PV SHS Project in Developing Countries? Barriers and Way Foreword 3477T. de Villers, S. Watchueng, A. Shanker, D. Rambaud-Me'asson

7DV.3.31 PV Powered LED Lighting Systems in Mini-Grid Applications 3481J. Close. K.H. Lam, H. Pang

7DV.3.33 PV Hybrid Electrification on Floreana Island, Galapagos: First Experiences of Service Operation 3485X. Vallve, O. Gavaldd, 1. Vosseler, E. Ramirez, J.M. Carreras

7DV.3.34 PV Application for Rural Dwelling in Dalmatia Region 3489Z. Matic, M. Peric, I. Zulim

7DV.3.35 FAD Senegal: Program of Rural Photovoltaic Electrification 3493A. Gonzalez, M. Aritio, R. Eyras, E. Ngom

7DV.3.37 Baseline Determination and Calculation of Emissions Reduction of Greenhouse Gases - Feasibility Studyfor Small-Scale Project for Adoption of Clean Development Mechanism - CDM 3495O.L. Soliano Pereira, T. Mousinho Reis, M. das Graf as Figueiredo, M. Pimenta Machado, KM. Carvalho,J.T. Pinho

7DV.3.39 Schemes for Photovoltaic - Wind Electrification in Rural Areas of Syria 3499A. Hamzeh, M. Kaadan

7DV.3.40 Community Management in Villages Using Multi-User Solar Energy Systems: the Case of a Community inCuba - Good System Performance and User Satisfaction through Self-imposed Rules 3503A. Jenny, H-J. Mosler, F. Hechavarria, J.R. Diaz Lopez

7DV.3.43 The Quality of Electric Energy Supplied by Solar Home Systems in the Process of Full Coverage of theElectric Energy in Brazil 3507P.F. Fontoura, O.S. Pereira, L. Estrada, J.T. Pinho

7DV.3.45 Wind-PV-Diesel Hybrid System for the Electrification of the Village of Sao Tome - Municipality ofMaracana - Brazil 3511J.T. Pinho, R.G. Araujo

7DV.3.46 Power Quality Analysis of a Small PV-Wind-Diesel Hybrid System in the Countryside of the State of Para-Brazil 3515A.U. Brito, M.A.B Galhardo, W.N. Macedo, J.T. Pinho

7DV.3.47 Factors that can Influence the Economic Feasibility of Stand-Alone and Grid-Connected PhotovoltaicSystems: Case Studies Using the Software AVES-F 3519L.C.M. Blasques, J.T. Pinho

7DV.3.48 Photovoltaics in the Context of Carbon Emission Trading 3523S.C.W. Krauter

7DV.3.49 Cost Reduction and Increase of Reliability for Remote PV-Systems by Satellite 3527S.C.W. Krauter, T. Depping

7DV.3.5O PV in Combination with Micro Wind Turbines for Rural Household Electrification in the Northeast ofBrazil 3531S.C.W. Krauter, F.S.A. Calvacante, M.S. Cunha, L.C. de Lima

7DV.3.51 Stand Alone Systems for Developing Countries 3532E. Michel, A. Deves, F. Bonnefoi

7DV.3.52 The Utility Service Concept for the Sustainable Electrification of the Outer Islands of Kiribati 3536T. Akura. J. Merten, X. Vallve, A. Adamandiades

7DV.3.55 PV Hybrid System for a Remote Village in Mongolia 3540R. Oldach, J. Bates, A. Derrick, D. Gantulga, S. Hasnie, N. Enebish

7DV.3.56 Renewable Energy Policy for Rural Mongolia 3544R. Oldach, J. Bates, A. Derrick, K Syngellakis, D. Gantulga, S. Hasnie, N. Enebish

7DV.3.57 The First Solar Electrification Concession in Mauritania - A Success Story of Private Investment for RuralElectrificationM. Kane, S.O.M. Lemine, M.O. Die

7DV.3.59 Solar Energy in the Northern Cameroon 355 jM. Djuikom, C. Ndjomaha, M. Vandenbergh

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Luz Solar Programme - An Utility's Success Initiative for Rural Electrification 3555A.S.A.C. Diniz, E.D. Franca, J.L. Tome, D. Borges, C.F. Camara, P.M.R. Morals, M.C. Goncalves, MB.Delgado

Pioneering PV Solutions for Insular Regions: Stand Alone PV, Advanced Power Management, and HybridPower Systems - The RESPIRE Project 3558R. Vigotti, A. Iliceto, A. Grassi, L. Corbel la, P. Helm, M. Pigaht, P. Veyan, J.L. Bal, E. Peirano

Pantelleria Island, a Global Strategy for RES Integration and Energy Sustainability 3562G. Tondi, F. Cariello, E. Tognon, A. Iliceto

Space Cells and Systems

PLENARY SESSION 8BP.2 Space Cells and Systems

8BP.2.1 High Efficiency Multi-Junction Solar Cells - Past, Present and Future 3569P. Sharps, M.A. Stan, D.J. Aiken, F.D. Newman, J.S. Hills, N.S. Fatemi

8BP.2.2 Computational Design of Optical Coatings for Thermal Control of Thin Film Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Solar Cell forSpace Applications 3575K. Shimazaki, M. Imaizumi, S. Kuwajima, K Sakurai, K Matsubara, S. Niki

8BP.2.3 European Roadmap for the Development of III-V Multi-Junction Space Solar Cells 3581M. Meusel, F. Dimroth, C. Baur, G. Siefer, A. W. Bett, K. Volz-Koch, W. Stolz, G. Strobl, C. Signorini, G.Hey

8BP.2.4 Metamorphic III-V Materials, Sublattice Disorder, and Multijunction Solar Cell Approaches with over 37%Efficiency 3587R.R. King, CM. Fetzer, KM. Edmondson, D.C. Law, P.C Colter, H.L. Cotal. R.A. Sherif H. Yoon, TIsshiki, D.D. Krut, G.S. Kinsey, J.H. Ermer, S. Kurtz, T. Moriarty, J. Kiehl, K. Emery, W.K Metzger, R.K.Ahrenkiel, N.H. Karam

8BP.2.5 Towards lOOum Thin, Flexible Germanium Wafers for Photovoltaic Applications 3594W. Geens, K. Dessein, N. Posthuma, G. Flamand, G. Raskin, H. Vercammen, B. De Meulemeester, C.Quaeyhaegens, P. Mijlemans, W. Kostler, G. Strobl, P. Sharps, S. Taylor

ORAL PRESENTATIONS 8CO.4 Space Cells and Systems

8CO.4.1 Demonstration of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin-Film Solar Cells and Modules by Microsatellites 3598S. Kawakita, K. Shimazaki, M. Imaizumi, S. Kuwajima, S. Yoda, T. Ohshima, T. Kamiya, S. Nakasuka

8CO.4.2 LEO Flight Testing ofGaAs on Si Solar Cells Aboard MISSE5 3602D. Wilt, S.A. Ringel, C.L. Andre, M.A. Smith, D.A. Scheiman, P.P. Jenkins, E.A. Fitzgerald, R.J. Walters,S.R. Messenger, J.H. Warner, J.R. Lorentzen, W.F. Maurer, E.B Clark

8CO.4.3 Radiation Response and Annealing Characteristics of Thin Film Photovoltaics 3606R.J. Walters, J.H. Warner, G.P. Summers, S.R. Messenger, J.R. Lorentzen, P. Tlomak, J.E. Granata, P.E.Hausgen

8CO.4.4 Consideration of Lattice-Mismatched InGaP/lnGaAs/Ge 3-Junction Solar Cells 3610M. Yamaguchi, T. Takamoto, T. Agui, M. Kaneiwa, K-i. Nishimura, Y. Yagi, T. Sasaki, N.J. Ekins-Daukes.H-S. Lee, N. Kojima, Y. Ohshita

8CO.4.5 Development and Qualification Status of European Triple Junction Solar Cells for Space Applications 3614G. Strobl, R. Dietrich, W. Kostler, R. Kern, J. Hilgarth. G. LaRoche. M. Nell, S. Rothenbacher, W.Zimmermann, A. Bett, F. Dimroth, M. Meusel, S. Taylor, C. Signorini, G. Hey

8CO.4.6 Degradation Mechanisms and Reliability Testing of High Concentrator III-V Solar Cells: Lessons Learned 35] 8from OptoelectronicsJ.R. Gonzalez, I. Rey-Stolle, C. Algora

VISUAL PRESENTATIONS 8CO.4 Space Cells and Systems

8AV.3.2 Space Degradation of Multijunction Cells: Prediction from the Electron-Photon Equivalence 3622S. Makham, M. Zazoui, M. Mbarki, G.C. Sun, J.C. Bourgoin

8AV.3.4 Proton Induced Damage of Amorphous/Crystalline Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells 3625H.C. Neitzert, F. Roca, P. Spinillo, M. Tucci

8AV.3.5 High-Efficiency Advanced Triple-Junction Solar Cells with Monolithically Integrated Bypass Diode 3629N.S. Fatemi, P. Sharps, M.A. Stan, B. Clevenger, D. Aiken, J. Hills

8AV.3.6 A Study of High Energy Proton Irradiation Effects in GaAs Solar Cells 3633J.H. Warner, R.J. Walters, G.P. Summers, S.R. Messenger

8AV.3.7 Cu(In,Ga)Se2 Thin Film Solar Cells on Flexible Substrates 3637C. Kaufmann, A. Neisser, R. Scheer, R. Klenk, M.A. Kroon

8AV.3.9 Carrier Removal and Defect Generation in Lattice-Mismatched InGaP under 1 MeV Electron Irradiation 3640N.J. Ekins-Daukes, H.S. Lee, T. Sasaki, M. Yamaguchi, A. Khan, T. Takamoto, T. Agui, K. Kamimura, M.Kaneiwa, M. Imaizumi, T. Ohshima, T. Kamiya

8AV.3.10 Solar Cell Shunting under High Velocity Impact of Solid Particles 3644V. Let in, A.B. Nadiradze, L.S. Novikov

8AV.3.11 Technology Development and Demonstration of a One-Side Contacted, Very Thin GaAs Solar Cell 3648G. Flamand, E. Simons, Y. Mols, J. Poortmans

8AV.3.12 Evidence of an Improved Voltage Performance of a New Type of Triple Junction Solar Cell for Space 3651R. Campesato, C. Flores, G. Timo, G. Smekens, J. Vanbegin, S. Taylor, N. De Angelis

8AV.3.13 Advances in the Stretched Lens Array (SLA) Technology 3655H.W. Brandhorst, M.J. O'Neill, A.J. McDanal, M.I. Eskenazi, M. Botke

8AV.3.14 High Temperature Solar Cell Development 3659G.A. Landis, R.P. Rajfaelle, D. Merritt

8AV.3.15 Packaging III-V Tandem Solar Cells for Practical Terrestrial Applications Achievable to 28% of ModuleEfficiency by Conventional Machine Assemble Technology and Possibility of 500X and Low WeightHCPV for Space 3662K. Araki, M. Kondo, H. Uozumi, Y. Kemmoku, N.J. Ekins-Daukes, M. Yamaguchi

8A V.3.17 Effect of the Number of Samples on the Accuracy of Radiation Experiments 3666N. De Angelis, S. Taylor

8AV.3.19 Bifacial Silicon Solar Cell Degradation Due to Low Energy Proton Bombardment: Experimental andModeling 3670L. Kreinin, N. Bordin, N. Eisenberg, G. Grigorieva, M. Kagan, V. Nadorov, K. Zviagina

8AV.3.20 Photovoltaic Cell Operation on Mars 3674G.A. Landis, T. Kerslake, P.P. Jenkins, D.A. Scheiman

8A V.3.22 Physics based Studies on the Unique Properties of Radiation Induced Dominant Recombination Center inInGaP Space Solar Cells 3678M. Adachi, A. Khan, K. Ando, N.J. Ekins-Daukes, H.S. Lee, M. Yamaguchi

8A V.3.23 Influence of Wavelength Resolution of Spectral Irradiance Measurement System on the Spectral MismatchFactor of Solar Cells 3682G. Jungst, A. Grds, M. Hernandez

8AV.3.24 Analysis of Radiation-Induced Defects in Wide Band Gap Al InGaP for Super-High-Efficiency andRadiation-Resistant Multi-Junction Solar Cells 3686A. Khan, M. Marupaduga, S.S. Anandakrishnan, M. Alam, N.J. Ekins-Daukes, H.S. Lee, T. Sasaki, T.Takamoto, T. Agui, K. Kamimura, M. Kaneiwa, M. Imaizumi, M. Yamaguchi

8AV.3.26 Flexible Thin-Film III-V Multijunction Solar Cells 3689T. Takamoto, T. Agui, H. Washio, N. Takahashi, K. Nakamura, M. Kaneiwa, K. Kamimura, K. Okamoto

8AV.3.27 Tunnel GaAs and GaSb p-n Junctions - The Carrier Transport and the Effect of Irradiations 3692V.S. Kalinovsky, V.M. Andreev, V.V. Evstropov, V.P. Khvostikov

8AV.3.28 Russian Bifacial Silicon Solar Arrays on International Space Station 3696V.A. Letin, V.N. Cehovich, M.B. Kagan, V.P. Nadorov, A.S. Zernov

8AV.3.29 Characterisation of MBE Grown GaAs Structures for Solar Cells 3700V. Sdly, M. Ruzinsky, M. Pardubsky, E. Aperathitis, M. Kayambaki

8AV.3.3O Parameter Study of Intrinsic Carbon Doping of AlxGa,.xAs for Tunnel Junctions in Tandem Solar Cells 3704J. Van Deelen, G.J. Bauhuis, P. Mulder, J.J. Schermer, P.K. Larsen

8AV.3.31 Development of a Power-by-Light System for Space Applications Based on GaAs Multiple PhotovoltaicConverters 3708R. Peha, C. Algora, R. Casar

8AV.3.32 Chemical Beam Epitaxy of InGaAsN for Four-Junction Tandem Solar Cell Application 3712K Nishimura, Y. Yagi, H.S. Lee, N.J. Ekins-Daukes, Y. Ohshita, N. Kojima, M. Yamaguchi

8AV.3.33 Strain-Balanced Multi-Quantum Well Solar Cells in Tandem Structures - First Experimental Results 3715T.N.D. Tibbits, I.M. Bollard, K. W.J. Barnham, D.B. Bushnell, J.P. Connolly, G. Hill, J.S. Roberts, R. Airey.G. Smekens

8AV.3.34 Comparison of Electron and Proton Radiation Damage in Solar Cells for Space Uses 3719M.J.L. Tamasi, M. Alurralde, I. Prario, A. Filevich, J.C. Durdn, M.G. MartinezBogado. J. Pld, C.J. Bruno,J. Fernandez Vazquez, R.E. Mayer, J. Schuff A.A. Burlon, A.J. Kreiner

8AV.3.35 Self-Powered Optical Data Link Based on a Photovoltaically Powered Modulating Retroreflector 3723R.J. Walters, J.H. Warner, G.P. Summers. G.C. Gilbreath, W.S. Rabinovich, S.R. Messenger, J.R.Lorentzen, D.M. Wilt, P.P. Jenkins, M.A. Smith

8AV.3.36 Calculation of Relative Damage Coefficients for Multijunction Solar Cells 3727S.R. Messenger, R.J. Walters, J.H. Warner, G.P. Summers, T.L. Morton

8AV.3.37 Materials on the International Space Station - Forward Technology Solar Cell Experiment 3731R.J. Walters, J.C. Garner, S.N. Lam, J.A. Vasquez, W.R. Braun, R.E. Ruth, J.H. Warner, JR. Lorentzen,S.R. Messenger, Cdr.R. Bruninga, P.P. Jenkins, J.M. Flatico, D.M. Wilt, M.F. Piszczor, L.C. Greer, M.J.Krasowski

8AV.3.39 Grown-In and Radiation-Induced Deep Level Defects in High-Performance GaAs Solar Cells on SiGe/Si 3735M. Gonzalez, C.L. Andre, R.J. Walters, S.R. Messenger, J.H. Warner, JR. Lorentzen, DM. Wilt, M. Smith,A.J. Pitera, M.L. Smith, E.A. Fitzgerald, S.A. Ringel

8AV.3.40 Toward a Monolithic Lattice-matched III-V on Silicon Tandem Solar Cell 3739J.F. Geisz, J.M. Olson, D.J. Friedman

Special Plenary Session "PV - Snapshots"

PLENARY SESSION 9EP.1 Special Plenary Session "PV - Snapshots"

9EP. 1 1 Powering Europe from the Sun. The Scenario of Large Scale Centralized PVC Power Stations 3745D. Raviv, R. Rosenstreich

9EP. 1.2 Consumer Protection by Quality - PV GAP Quality Label Based on IECEE Certification 3751M. Real, P. Varadi, P. de Ruve, R. Kay

9EP.1.3 Highlights of the Johannesburg Follow-Up Events in Bonn, June 2004 3755R. Vigotti

Late News Papers

SESSION LDV.O Late News Papers

LDV.0.1 Analysis of the Recombination at a Metallic Precipitate/Semiconducting Matrix Interface 3759A. Djemel, A. Berbadj, R.J. Tarento, Y. Marfaing

LDV.0.2 Light-Electron Interaction in Photovoltaic Devices 3763V. Dallacasa, F. Dallacasa

LDV.0.4 Application of Knowledge Mining Methods for a Bibliometric Study on the Thermal Behaviour of PVModules 3767E. Amy de la Breteque, A. Guerin de Montgareuil, P. Mahler, J-M. Careil

LDV.O. 14 On the Design Issues of Single Junction GaAs Solar Cells for its Operation Inside Non-ImagingConcentrators 3771V. Diaz, J.L. Alvarez, C. Algora, J. Alonso

LDV.O. 15 Measurement of Undercooling for Better Understanding of Solidification Phenomena during theElaboration of Polycrystalline Silicon 3775L. Sylla, A. Hodroj, N. Mangelinck-Noel, T. Duffar

LDV.O. 17 Properties of Ga Doped P-Layers and their Application to Si Thin Film Solar Cells 3779M. Ito, K. Ro, M. Kondo

LDV.O. 18 Maximizing the Energetic Output of Photovoltaic System by Innovative Shapes Applied to ArchaelogicalSites 3783R. Giuffre, A. Jeropoli, A. Mazzeo

LDV.0.20 Thermophotovoltaic Power Generation with Microstructured Tungsten Selective Emitters 3787H. Sai, T. Kamikawa, Y. Kanamori, K. Hane, H. Yugami, M. Yamaguchi

LDV.0.23 HiTUS: a Remote Plasma Method for Silane-Free Sputter Deposition of Silicon Nitride 3791M. Boreland, M. Thwaites