Dye solar cells ( and PV's) in South Africa

Abstract

Various institutions are doing research on photovoltaics in South Africa. Although the CSIR is the only one that does research on DSC's there is significant support from the different universities. In the presentation a short overview of the research on PV's in South Africa such as CuInSe(sub2) but with the emphasis on the DSC. The author shall report on the available facilities in South Africa well as the DSC research at the CSIR, which will include specific topics and problems. More information will be give on the "collaboration plan" between the CSIR and Dyesol.