Title :
Darpa´s Push for Photovoltaics
Author :
Kirkpatrick, Douglas ; Eisenstad, Eric ; Hasper, Amanda
Author_Institution :
Defense Adv. Res. Projects Agency, Arlington, VA
Abstract :
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has initiated the Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) program to address the critical need of the soldier for power in the field. A range of technological breakthroughs from fields outside the normal contributors to photovoltaic technology development have enabled the consideration of new design and manufacturing paradigms. An integrated team effort is now underway to develop 50% efficient solar cells over the next three to four years, culminating in the fabrication and delivery of 1000 prototype 0.5 W, 10 cm2 modules
Keywords :
military systems; nanotechnology; solar cells; solar power; 0.5 W; DARPA; Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency; VHESC program; Very High Efficiency Solar Cell program; biofabrication; nanostructured devices; nonimaging optics; photovoltaic technology development; solar module delivery; solar module fabrication; solar power; Batteries; Biological materials; Costs; Gears; Inspection; Optical materials; Photovoltaic cells; Prototypes; Silicon; Supply chains;
Conference_Titel :
Photovoltaic Energy Conversion, Conference Record of the 2006 IEEE 4th World Conference on
Conference_Location :
Waikoloa, HI
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0017-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-0017-1
DOI :
10.1109/WCPEC.2006.279767
