A solar panel has been orbit for seven years; Now we know that photovoltaic farms in space are vital

A solar panel has been orbit for seven years; Now we know that photovoltaic farms in space are vital


An experiment initially designed to last a year shows remarkable results after about seven years




What better place to convert solar energy into energy that can be used compared to space? After all, in the void of space, unlike the earth, it is not necessary to face disturbing climatic phenomena such as clouds and maintenance costs are potentially much lower.

Although you look like a good idea, it is full of many practical problems. British researchers from the Surrey and Swansea universities presented a considerable step in solving some of these problems by 2023 (Astronautica Acta).

What is the focus of the study results?

The researchers of the Swansea University Solar Research Center (CSER) were able to produce a new solar cell technology based on particularly subtle cadmium tolturat and have tested it successfully in practical use in space.

It seems that they offer several advantages compared to previous space photovoltaic solutions, including energy per mass unit, cost for watts and weight.

On September 26, 2016, four corresponding protein cells were launched in Earth’s orbit.

Discoveries after over 30,000 terrestrial orbits

The experiment was originally designed to last a year, expecting a maximum of 18 months for data collection. However, it was successfully performed for six years or until 2023.

Craig Underwood also expressed his satisfaction with this in a press release at that moment. He is a AeriSPaziale engineering teacher in the center …

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