태양광 발전기술의 개발 및 보급동향

Trends of Photovoltaic Research, Development and Diffusion

The Korean National Photovoltaic Project was initiated in October 1989 to develop technologies for the generation of economically competitive electric power by photovoltaic systems. It consists of four stages through the year 2006 with technical goals and cost targets related with solar cells, balance of systems and system application. The objectives of the project are to utilize photovoltaic technology, to transfer developed technology to industries and end users by research activities and to diffuse photovoltaic systems by demonstration projects. This paper reviews long-term plan abd status of technology R&D, and markets of photovoltaics. Some activities designed to promote collaboration with foreign countries are also introduced.