THIN FILM PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL ARRAY INVESTIGATION.
Abstract
Single crystal CD/TE solar cells have been fabricated by procedures analogous to those employed with thin film cells. The effect of high temperature (125 C in helium) and 1.5 mev electron irradiation (5 x 10 to the 16th power/sq. cm) upon the spectral response and V-1 characteristics of single crystal cells has been examined. Polycrystalline thin film CD/TE cells have been examined for stability under storage at various combinations of temperature, humidity and vacuum conditions. One significant finding is that cell storage in humid atmospheres up to 60% rh at room temperature will not result in degraded cell performance with a proper protective coating applied (ex, drylon lacquer). Thermal cycling data on 4 in. x 4 in. shingled modules are reported. The temperature range was from -200 F to +200 F. Three 14-cell panels have been assembled towards the fabrication of a 70-cell 28-volt power array.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0483989
Entities
People
- Richard S. Schlotterbeck
Organizations
- General Electric