Performance of European Triple-Junction Solar Cells for Deep Space Missions
Abstract
In this paper we discuss the behaviour of European triple-junction solar cells under conditions which simulate the environment of a mission to the Jupiter system. The cells show both a typical characteristic degradation behaviour but also the presence of a deleterious 'flat-spot' effect in some cells, as observed elsewhere. We discuss the understanding of this phenomenon and ways to mitigate its impact.
- Publication:
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8th European Space Power Conference
- Pub Date:
- September 2008
- Bibcode:
- 2008ESASP.661E..34T