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Gold in solar cells

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The cost of producing electricity from solar energy by means of solar cells is still high and limits the use of such devices to special situations. Gold has important roles not only in older types of cells but also in newer types which are being developed to achieve increased efficiencies.

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Williams, E.W. Gold in solar cells. Gold Bull 13, 90–97 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03216545

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