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Monolithic multiple solar cells

US10985288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Azur Space Solar Power GmbH · DE

Inventors

Matthias Meusel · Heilbronn, DE
Gerhard Strobl · Stuttgart, DE
Frank Dimroth · Gundelfingen, DE
Andreas Bett · Glückstadt, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 15, 2017
Grant date	Apr 20, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 15, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02E10/544

Abstract

A monolithic multiple solar cell includes at least three partial cells, with a semiconductor mirror placed between two partial cells. The aim of the invention is to improve the radiation stability of said solar cell. For this purpose, the semiconductor mirror has a high degree of reflection in at least one part of a spectral absorption area of the partial cell which is arranged above the semiconductor mirror and a high degree of transmission within the spectral absorption range of the partial cell arranged below the semiconductor mirror.

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