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A review of Air Force high efficiency cascaded multiple bandgap solar cell research and developmentAt the time of their conception, the cell stack systems to be discussed represent the best semiconductor materials combinations to achieve Air Force program goals. These systems are investigated thoroughly and the most promising systems, from the standpoint of high efficiency, are taken for further development with large area emphasized (at least 4 sq cm). The emphasis in the Air Force cascaded cell program is placed on eventual nonconcentrator application. This use of the final cell design considerably relieves the low resistance requirements for the tunnel junction. In a high concentration application the voltage drop across the tunnel junction can be a very serious problem.
Document ID
19790024499
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rahilly, W. P. (Air Force Aero Propulsion Lab. Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Lewis Res. Center Solar Cell High Efficiency and Radiation Damage, 1979
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Accession Number
79N32670
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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