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Can solar cells be used in aerospace applications?

A solar cell is a common energy source for aerospace applications. Traditionally, these are high-cost, high-efficiency, high-fidelity III–V, or Si-based devices. In this chapter, we present a variety of solar cells with potential to perform in niche aerospace applications at lower costs without sacrificing performance or power.

Are solar cells a reliable energy source for aerospace applications?

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.

Are perovskite solar cells a viable alternative for low-cost photovoltaic applications?

Recent advances in terrestrial perovskite photovoltaics Recently, solar cells based on hybrid perovskites have become increasingly attractive for low-cost photovoltaic applications since the demonstration of viable devices (∼10% efficiency in 2012) [10, 11]. Perovskite solar cells have now reached 24% single-junction efficiency .

Are solar modules suitable for aerospace applications?

Historically the solar modules implemented for aerospace applications have been conventional (III-V and Si especially [17,39]). To date, solutions to mitigate optical losses due to reflection include antireflective coatings (ARCs) and surface texturing [, , , ].

Can solar power be used in aerospace?

The aerospace industry has many suitable applications for solar power. Current solar applications in aerospace include satellites, long-duration airplanes, unmanned air vehicles, space exploration vehicles, and spacecraft. The unlimited availability of solar radiation is promising as the industry considers cost, safety, and environmental impacts.

Which materials are used to make perovskite solar cells (PSCs)?

Finally, in the last decades another class of materials, hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites such as CH 3 NH 3 PbI 3 (MAPbI 3), have been used for the realization of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) with PCE reaching values up to 25.5% (for lab-scale devices, under 1 sun AM 1.5G conditions).