CdTe Terrestrial Modules as a Power Source for a Regenerative Fuel Cell Power Plant for Space Applications

doi:10.1109/PVSC.1996.564014

CdTe Terrestrial Modules as a Power Source for a Regenerative Fuel Cell Power Plant for Space Applications

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Three U.S. government agencies--NASA Lewis Research Center and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Department of Defense Photovoltaics Review Committee (PVRC), and the Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory--are combining resources, manpower, and technology in a unique, multi-agency, cooperative demonstration project involving CdTe thin film terrestrial modules and a fuel cellsystem being developed for applications on the moon or other planets. A prototype system is nearing completion at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The system is powered by two separate 25-kW CdTe PV arrays, one manufactured by Solar Cells Inc. and the other by Golden Photon Inc. The other major subsystems are the electrolyzer system, which separates water into hydrogen and oxygen; and thefuel cell, where the stored hydrogen and oxygen are recombined to produce heat, electricity, and water.

Original language	American English
Pages	337-340
Number of pages	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/PVSC.1996.564014
State	Published - 1996
Event	Twenty Fifth IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference - Washington, D.C. Duration: 13 May 1996 → 17 May 1996

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Conference	Twenty Fifth IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference
City	Washington, D.C.
Period	13/05/96 → 17/05/96

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NREL/CP-22380

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CdTe Terrestrial Modules as a Power Source for a Regenerative Fuel Cell Power Plant for Space Applications

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