The ultra triple-junction cell: High-efficiency solar cell for space applications

Geoffrey S. Kinsey; Richard 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

The ultra triple-junction cell: High-efficiency solar cell for space applications

Geoffrey S. Kinsey, Richard 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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Abstract

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 by Spectrolab 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 that is expected to deliver 28% beginning-of-life efficiency in production.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference
Editors	E. Pierson, W.D. Jackson, E.B. Dicks
Pages	334-336
Number of pages	3
State	Published - 2002
Externally published	Yes
Event	2002 37th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, IECEC - Washington, DC, United States Duration: Jul 29 2002 → Jul 31 2002

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Other	2002 37th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, IECEC
Country/Territory	United States
City	Washington, DC
Period	7/29/02 → 7/31/02

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Fuel Technology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Kinsey, G. S., King, R., Edmondson, K. M., Stavrides, A. P., Yoon, H., Fetzer, C. M., Colter, P. C., Ermer, J. H., Gillanders, M. S., Hebert, P., Granata, J. E., & Karam, N. H. (2002). The ultra triple-junction cell: High-efficiency solar cell for space applications. In E. Pierson, W. D. Jackson, & E. B. Dicks (Eds.), Proceedings of the Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (pp. 334-336)

The ultra triple-junction cell: High-efficiency solar cell for space applications. / Kinsey, Geoffrey S.; King, Richard; Edmondson, Kenneth M. et al.
Proceedings of the Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference. ed. / E. Pierson; W.D. Jackson; E.B. Dicks. 2002. p. 334-336.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Kinsey, GS, King, R, Edmondson, KM, Stavrides, AP, Yoon, H, Fetzer, CM, Colter, PC, Ermer, JH, Gillanders, MS, Hebert, P, Granata, JE & Karam, NH 2002, The ultra triple-junction cell: High-efficiency solar cell for space applications. in E Pierson, WD Jackson & EB Dicks (eds), Proceedings of the Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference. pp. 334-336, 2002 37th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, IECEC, Washington, DC, United States, 7/29/02.

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