Concentrator and Space Applications of High-Efficiency Solar Cells-- Recent Developments

Concentrator and Space Applications of High-Efficiency Solar Cells-- Recent Developments

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GaInP/GaAs cells invented and developed at NREL have achieved world-record efficiencies. We estimate that their production for space applications has grown to greater than $100 million/year. Approximately 300 MW/yr of 1000X terrestrial concentrator cells could be fabricated with the existing manufacturing capacity at a cost of about 21 cents/Wp. A resurgence of interest in terrestrial PVconcentrators, together with the strength of the III-V space-solar-cell industry, indicate that III-V cells are also attractive for terrestial applications.

Original language	American English
Number of pages	9
State	Published - 1998
Event	National Center for Photovoltaics Program Review Meeting - Denver, Colorado Duration: 8 Sep 1998 → 11 Sep 1998

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Conference	National Center for Photovoltaics Program Review Meeting
City	Denver, Colorado
Period	8/09/98 → 11/09/98

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NREL/CP-520-25410

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Concentrator and Space Applications of High-Efficiency Solar Cells-- Recent Developments

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