Solar Energy in Space Applications: Review and Technology Perspectives
University of Messina · Polytechnic University of Bari · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Abstract Solar cells (SCs) are the most ubiquitous and reliable energy generation systems for aerospace applications. Nowadays, III–V multijunction solar cells (MJSCs) represent the standard commercial technology for powering spacecraft, thanks to their high‐power conversion efficiency and certified reliability/stability while operating in orbit. Nevertheless, spacecraft companies are still using cheaper Si‐based SCs to amortize the launching costs of satellites. Moreover, in recent years, new SCs technologies based on Cu(In,Ga)Se 2 (CIGS) and perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as promising candidates for aerospace power systems, because of their appealing properties such as lightweightness,…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 21.51
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 142
Authors
7- RVRosaria Verduci
University of Messina
- VRValentino Romano
University of Messina
- GBGiuseppe Brunetti
Polytechnic University of Bari
- NYNarges Yaghoobi Nia
University of Rome Tor Vergata, Institute of Structure of Matter, National Research Council
- ADAldo Di CarloCorresponding
University of Rome Tor Vergata, Institute of Structure of Matter, National Research Council
Topics & keywords
- Aerospace
- Materials science
- Spacecraft
- Aerospace materials
- Photovoltaic system
- Reliability (semiconductor)
- Photovoltaics
- Flexibility (engineering)
- Affordable and clean energy