The EC programme on Photovoltaic Power Generation has two distinct parts
pilot Projects and R&D contracts on cells, processes, materials,
IOOdules and systems. The pilot projects are managed in a totally
different w fran the R&D contracts. Enphasis, is put on all aspects of
the system such as pcwer conditioning, environmental factors,
structures, etc. The aim is to examine all different system aspects, to
inprove the performance and the reliability of the overall photovoltaic
system and to reduce its cost. A canprehensive overview of the PV pilot
programme of the European Gammunities was given in volume 1 of this
Series C. R&D contracts, on the other hand, are intended to advance our
kn0w- The ledge on all canponents in order to reduce the cost, mainly of
the photovoltaic IOOdules. This book reports on the results presented at
the sixth contractors' meeting, held about six IlDnths before the end of
the current R&D programme.