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Photovoltaic operation in the lower atmosphere and at the surface of Venus
Author(s) -
Grandidier Jonathan,
Kirk Alexander P.,
Jahelka Phillip,
Stevens Margaret A.,
Gogna Pawan K.,
Crisp David,
Osowski Mark L.,
Vandervelde Thomas E.,
Atwater Harry A.,
Cutts James A.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
progress in photovoltaics: research and applications
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.286
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1099-159X
pISSN - 1062-7995
DOI - 10.1002/pip.3214
Subject(s) - venus , photovoltaic system , atmosphere of venus , materials science , atmosphere (unit) , astrobiology , optoelectronics , environmental science , physics , meteorology , electrical engineering , engineering
Abstract Low‐intensity high‐temperature (LIHT) solar cells are needed for extended photovoltaic power generation in both the lower atmosphere as well as at the surface of Venus. Double‐junction GaInP/GaAs solar cells that may be able to operate and survive, with suitable encapsulation, for several weeks on the 465°C Venus surface have been developed. These solar cells have been optimized for operation under the Venus solar spectrum, which is different from that of the Earth.