Title :
A challenging future for improved photovoltaic systems
Author :
Allen, Douglas M.
Author_Institution :
Strategic Defense Initiative Organ., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
The expansion of space requirements creates opportunities and priorities for power production, thus driving the development of innovative technologies. Key requirements for improving photovoltaics are outlined including cell efficiency, specific power, packaging, reliability, and affordability issues. The competition faced by photovoltaic cells is discussed with specific reference to solar dynamics and nuclear radioisotope thermal generator (RTG) systems
Keywords :
packaging; photovoltaic power systems; reliability; solar cell arrays; space vehicle power plants; cell efficiency; nuclear radioisotope thermal generator; packaging; photovoltaic cells; photovoltaic systems; power production; reliability; solar dynamics; space requirements; Artificial satellites; Gallium arsenide; Payloads; Photovoltaic systems; Satellite broadcasting; Silicon; Solar power generation; Space missions; Space technology; Vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 1991., Conference Record of the Twenty Second IEEE
Conference_Location :
Las Vegas, NV
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-636-5
DOI :
10.1109/PVSC.1991.169172
