Title : 
Comparison between CIGS and triple junction GaAS on thin GE solar cell assemblies and related development strategies
         
        
            Author : 
Contini, Raffaella ; Ferrando, Emanuele ; Hazan, Davide ; Romani, L. Romano ; Campesato, Roberta ; Casale, Maria Cristina ; Gabetta, Giuseppe
         
        
            Author_Institution : 
SELEX-GALILEO, Viale Europa, 20014 Nerviano- MI (Italy)
         
        
        
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
The likeliest evolution of the space borne solar cell assemblies is towards thinner and lighter structures, capable to be used in combination with solar generator systems having a reduced volume at launch, combined with outstanding electrical performances.
         
        
            Keywords : 
Assembly; Contracts; Gallium arsenide; Photovoltaic cells; Power system reliability; Protection; Solar power generation; Space technology; Substrates; Transistors;
         
        
        
        
            Conference_Titel : 
Photovoltaic Specialists Conference, 2008. PVSC '08. 33rd IEEE
         
        
            Conference_Location : 
San Diego, CA, USA
         
        
        
            Print_ISBN : 
978-1-4244-1640-0
         
        
            Electronic_ISBN : 
0160-8371
         
        
        
            DOI : 
10.1109/PVSC.2008.4922698