The applicability of DOE solar cell and array technology to space powerCurrent trends in terrestrial photovoltaics that might benefit future space power needs are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on the Low-Cost Solar Array Project with attention given to the materials task, the silicon sheet task, the production processes and equipment task, and encapsulation. The Photovoltaic Concentrator Technology Development Project is also discussed. It is concluded that terrestrial photovoltaic technology that has either been developed to date or is currently under development will not have any significant effect on the performance or cost of solar cells and panels for space over the near term (1980-1990).
Document ID
19800064036
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Scott-Monck, J. A. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Stella, P. M. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Berman, P. A. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)