Olson et al. [13] provided an analysis of PV module components by weight, embedded
absorption. Green et al. [17] developed crystalline silicon on glass (CSG) solar cell technology aiming to combine the advantages of standard silicon wafer-based technology with that of thin-films, with the lowest likely manufacturing cost of these contenders and confirmed the efficiency for small pilot line modules already in the 8–9% energy conversion efficiency range, on the path to 12–13%.