Author(s):
1. Jasna Radulovic, Fakultet inženjerskih nauka Univerziteta u Kragujevcu, Serbia
2. Milorad Bojic, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjić 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Srbija 2IMW Ins, Serbia
3. Vesna Ranković, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjić 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Srbija 2IMW Ins, Serbia
4. Danijela Nikolic, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjić 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Srbija 2IMW Ins, Serbia
5. Ljubiša Bojić, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kragujevac, Sestre Janjić 6, 34000 Kragujevac, Srbija 2IMW Ins, Serbia
6. Jasmina Skerlic, Fakultet inženjerskih nauka Univerziteta u Kragujevcu, Serbia

Abstract:
It is expected that thin film photovoltaic technologies will play a major role in the world photovoltaic market in the near future. The use of flexible substrates offers new possibilities for the application of solar cells, for example for building integration. In addition, flexible cells are very thin and lightweight, which makes them also more flexible in use than rigid cells. One of the most important advantages of flexible solar cells, is the potential to reduce production costs. Development of photovoltaic thin film modules ensures a satisfying flexibility of the surface, and the possibility to design appropriate shapes. The future for efficient, lightweight, flexible and cost-effective thin film modules looks very promising.

Key words:
Flexible solar cells,building integration

Thematic field:
Energy and Thermal Engineering

Date of abstract submission:
15.05.2015.

Conference:
12th International conference on accomplishments in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology (DEMI 2015)

Final paper