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Performance characteristics of GaInP/InGaAs/Ge triple-junction photovoltaic panels for near-space vehicles via ground experiments

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  • Hu, Jianhui
  • Li, Yipo
  • Chen, Wujun
  • Gao, Chengjun
  • Gao, Jifeng
  • Zhang, Yibei
  • Qiu, Zhenyu

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The utilization of GaInP/InGaAs/Ge triple-junction photovoltaic panels to convert solar energy for meeting long duration energy demands of near-space vehicles has attracted considerable attention due to the abundant solar irradiance and high conversion efficiency of the photovoltaic (PV) panels. The basic electrical and thermal performance of such PV panels in relation to the near-space environment is indispensable for designing the cruising duration and guaranteeing the structural safety. For these reasons, the essential environment factors need to be simulated and quantified under the controlled experimental conditions. Taking the operating conditions of the near-space vehicles into consideration, the solar irradiance, tilt angle and wind velocity are the major influencing factors. This paper thus performs a series of ground experiments to identify typical observations and determine critical values.

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  • Hu, Jianhui & Li, Yipo & Chen, Wujun & Gao, Chengjun & Gao, Jifeng & Zhang, Yibei & Qiu, Zhenyu, 2022. "Performance characteristics of GaInP/InGaAs/Ge triple-junction photovoltaic panels for near-space vehicles via ground experiments," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 326(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:326:y:2022:i:c:s0306261922010972
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119826
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