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Performance, size, mass, and cost estimates for projected 1kW EOL Si, InP, and GaAs arraysOne method of evaluating the potential of emerging solar cell and array technologies is to compare their projected capabilities in space flight applications to those of established Si solar cells and arrays. Such an application-oriented comparison provides an integrated view of the elemental comparisons of efficiency, radiation resistance, temperature sensitivity, size, mass, and cost in combination. In addition, the assumptions necessary to make the comparisons provide insights helpful toward determining necessary areas of development or evaluation. Finally, as developments and evaluations progress, the results can be used in more precisely defining the overall potential of the new technologies in comparison to existing technologies. The projected capabilities of Si, InP, and GaAs cells and arrays are compared.
Document ID
19910009886
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Slifer, Luther W., Jr.
(Solarex Corp. Rockville, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Lewis Research Center, Space Photovoltaic Research and Technology, 1989
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
91N19199
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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