Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
As flexible thin film photovoltaic (FTFPV) cell technology is developed for space applications, integration into a viable solar array structure that optimizes the attributes of this cell technology is critical. An advanced version of ABLE'sS UltraFlex solar array platform represents a near-term, low-risk approach to demonstrating outstanding array performance with the implementation of FTFPV technology. Recent studies indicate that an advanced UltraFlex solar array populated with 15% efficient thin film cells can achieve over 200 W/kg EOL. An overview on the status of hardware development and the future potential of this technology is presented.
Keywords:
Solar Physics
Type:
3rd World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion; May 11, 2003 - May 18, 2003; Osaka; Japan
Format:
application/pdf
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