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24 September 1986 New Materials Technology For Improving The Efficiency Of Photovoltaic Solar Cells
Richard L Statler, Bruce J Faraday
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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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KEYWORDS
Solar cells

Solar energy

Silicon

Aluminum

Gallium arsenide

Photovoltaics

Adhesives

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