Publication Date:
2006-02-14
Description:
Objectives and progress in both low concentration ratio (6 to 10) and high concentration ratio ( 100) array developments are summarized. Problems encountered include: thermal control, maldistribution of concentrated sunlight, current busing, and optical surface degradation. The potential advantages over planar arrays are an order of magnitude reduction in per unit cost of power plus increased immunity to radiation damage.
Keywords:
ENERGY PRODUCTION AND CONVERSION
Type:
ESA Photovoltaic Generators in Space; p xix-xxiv
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