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Can concentrating photovoltaic mini modules be integrated into a space solar power system?

We present a detailed design treatment for a concentrating photovoltaic mini module subsystem with a specific power of up to 4.1 kW/kg for integration into a space solar power system. Concentrating designs are required to achieve specific power over 1 kW/kg with current high-efficiency III-V multijunction solar cells.

What is space photovoltaics?

Space Photovoltaics: Central to the collection, focusing on the development and application of photovoltaic technologies specifically designed for use in space. 2. High-Efficiency Solar Cells: Emphasizing the innovation of solar cells with enhanced efficiency to maximize energy generation in the limited space available on spacecraft and satellites.

How much power does a PV subsystem have?

For the PV subsystem, this design is capable of specific power of up to 4.1 kW/kg, meeting the PV efficiency requirements of the system concept at an overall (PV + power conversion electronics + antenna) specific power of 0.5–1 kW/kg, though prototyping efforts have not yet reached that performance level.

Is solar photovoltaics a viable energy source for space?

Technical evaluation of this concept began almost as soon as solar photovoltaics (PV) became established as a viable generation technology for space, yet every iteration of this analysis has concluded that the cost of such a system would make the energy generated too expensive to compete with terrestrial sources [, , , ].

What is a flexible photovoltaic array?

3. Flexible PV Arrays: Highlighting the importance of lightweight, deployable, and adaptable photovoltaic arrays that can be used in various space applications, from satellites to extraterrestrial bases. 4.

What is space-based solar power?

8. Space-Based Solar Power: Exploring the concept and technology behind harvesting solar energy in space, potentially for transmission back to Earth or for use in space missions. 9.