Title :
The stretched lens array (SLA): a low-risk cost-effective concentrator array offering wing-level performance of 180 W/kg and 300 W/m2 at 300 VDC
Author :
Neill, M. J O ; McDanal, A.J. ; Brandhorst, H.W. ; George, P.J. ; Piszczor, M.F. ; Edwards, D.L. ; Eskenazi, M.I. ; Botke, M.M. ; Jaster, P.A.
Author_Institution :
ENTECH Inc., Keller, TX, USA
Abstract :
This work presents a new stretched lens array (SLA), as a concentrator array used in the space environment. The recent improvements in the lens, solar cell, photovoltaic receiver, rigid panel structure, and complete solar array wing are described. In addition to excellent durability in the space environment, the SLA provides outstanding wing-level performance.
Keywords :
lenses; solar cell arrays; solar energy concentrators; space vehicle power plants; concentrator array; photovoltaic receiver; solar array wing; solar cell; space environment; stretched lens array; wing-level performance; Building integrated photovoltaics; Lenses; Photovoltaic cells; Photovoltaic systems; Solar power generation;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 2002. IECEC '02. 2002 37th Intersociety
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7296-4
DOI :
10.1109/IECEC.2002.1392034
