Ultra triple-junction high-efficiency solar cells

Geoffrey S. Kinsey; Richard R. King; Kenneth M. Edmondson; Alexander P. Stavrides; Hojun Yoon; Christopher M. Fetzer; Peter C. Colter; James H. Ermer; Mark S. Gillanders; Peter Hebert; Jennifer E. Granata; Nasser H. Karam

doi:10.1109/MAES.2003.1193711

Ultra triple-junction high-efficiency solar cells

Geoffrey S. Kinsey, Richard R. King, Kenneth M. Edmondson, Alexander P. Stavrides, Hojun Yoon, Christopher M. Fetzer, Peter C. Colter, James H. Ermer, Mark S. Gillanders, Peter Hebert, Jennifer E. Granata, Nasser H. Karam

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Solar cells suitable for the space environment must combine high-efficiency, high energy density, and radiation hardness in a manufacturable design. As improvement in one performance parameter usually results in degradation in one or more of the remaining parameters, careful optimization is required to enhance overall performance. The Ultra Triple-Junction cell developed builds upon the established success of the fully qualified Improved Triple-Junction cell currently in production. In the Ultra Triple-Junction cell configuration, improved robustness and efficiency after radiation exposure augment a cell design expected to deliver 28% beginning-of-life efficiency in production.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	8-10
Number of pages	3
Journal	IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine
Volume	18
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/MAES.2003.1193711
State	Published - Mar 2003
Externally published	Yes

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Aerospace Engineering
Space and Planetary Science
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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