Projected performance of three- and four-junction devices using GaAs and GaInP
Open Access
- 23 November 2002
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- p. 875-878
- https://doi.org/10.1109/pvsc.1997.654226
Abstract
This paper explores the efficiencies expected for three- and four-junction devices for both space and terrestrial applications. For space applications, the effects of temperature and low concentration are investigated. For terrestrial applications, a concentration of 500 suns is assumed and the theoretical efficiencies are calculated as a function of spectral variations including the effects of air mass, turbidity, and water-vapor content.Keywords
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