We discuss the potential applications of thin-film polycrystalline and amorphous cells for space. There have been great advances in thin-film solar cells for terrestrial applications; transfer of this technology to space applications could result in ultra low-weight solar arrays with potentially large gains in specific power. Recent advances in thin-film solar cells are reviewed, including polycrystalline copper indium selenide and related I-III-VI2 compounds, polycrstalline cadmium telluride and related II-VI compounds, and amorphous silicon alloys. The possibility of thin-film multi-bandgap cascade solar cells is discussed.
Thin-film photovoltaics: Status and applications to space power
Dünnfilmphotovoltaik: Status und Anwendungen für die Energieversorgung in der Raumfahrt
Proceedings of the European Space Power Conference ; SPA-320 ; 517-522
1991
6 Seiten, 3 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 37 Quellen
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Englisch
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