Space photovoltaic modules based on reflective opticsThe conceptual design and experimental results for two types of space application concentrator photovoltaic modules, employing reflective optical elements, are presented. The first type is based on the use of compound parabolic concentrators, the second type is based on the use of line-focus parabolic troughs. Lightweight concentrators are formed with nickel foil coated silver with a diamond-like carbon layer protection. Secondary optical elements, including lenses and cones, are introduced for a better matching of concentrators and solar cells. Both types of modules are characterized by concentration ratios in the range 20x to 30x, depending on the chosen range of misorientation angles. The estimated specific parameters of these modules operating with single junction AlGaAs/GaAs solar cells are 240 W/sq m and 3 kg/sq m.
Document ID
19960009300
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Andreev, V. M. (Ioffe (A. F.) Physical-Technical Inst. Saint Petersburg, Russia)
Larionov, V. R. (Ioffe (A. F.) Physical-Technical Inst. Saint Petersburg, Russia)
Rumyantsev, V. D. (Ioffe (A. F.) Physical-Technical Inst. Saint Petersburg, Russia)
Shvarts, M. Z. (Ioffe (A. F.) Physical-Technical Inst. Saint Petersburg, Russia)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: ESA, Proceedings of 4th European Space Power Conference (ESPC). Volume 2: Photovoltaic Generators, Energy Storage