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Concentrating photovoltaics - Industry views
Concentration photovoltaics (CPV) offers one of the most promising utility-scale, renewable energy technology options. Many companies are testing their CPV products and some have already launched commercial offers.
This documentary presents interviews with some industry representatives present at ISFOC (CPV Institute in Puertollano, South of Spain).
renewable
| bulk solar
| concentrating solar power
| electricity
| photovoltaic
| technology
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