New Materials Technology For Improving The Efficiency Of Photovoltaic Solar Cells

Richard L Statler; Bruce J Faraday

doi:10.1117/12.938347

24 September 1986 New Materials Technology For Improving The Efficiency Of Photovoltaic Solar Cells

Richard L Statler, Bruce J Faraday

Proceedings Volume 0653, Optical Materials Technology for Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Conversion V; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938347
Event: 1986 International Symposium/Innsbruck, 1986, Innsbruck, Austria

Abstract

Current materials technology provides methods for reducing solar cell panel temperatures aboard spacecraft by passive heat dissipation technicues. Technology is available for the replacement of conventional solar cell panel substrates with materials which combine the advantages of lighter weight, improved structural strength, and increased thermal conductivity. This study demonstrates how the application of such methods can significantly improve the photovoltaic efficiency of solar cell panels.

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Richard L Statler and Bruce J Faraday "New Materials Technology For Improving The Efficiency Of Photovoltaic Solar Cells", Proc. SPIE 0653, Optical Materials Technology for Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Conversion V, (24 September 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938347

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