ISSN:
1063-7826
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
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Physics
Notes:
Abstract A study is made AlGaAs/GaAs heterostructure solar cells that have been optimized for ultrahigh concentrations of sunlight (1000–2500 suns). The maximum efficiencies were 25.1% at 500 suns, 25% at 1000 suns, and 22.8% at 2000 suns for sunlight passing through an air mass of AM1.5. Cells of this type open up the possibility of reducing the surface area of solar cells by more than three orders of magnitude and, as a result, substantially lowering the cost of electrical energy in power equipment with sunlight concentrators.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/1.1187816
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