Thermal Performance of Perovskite‐Based Photovoltaics for Operation in Low Earth Orbit

Perovskite‐based photovoltaics are attractive for applications in space. The space environment is harsh with ionizing radiation, atomic oxygen, UV radiation, extreme temperatures, and thermal cycling. Herein, the thermal performance of perovskite active layer and perovskite photovoltaic devices in l...

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Published in:Solar RRL 2023-11, Vol.7 (21)
Main Authors: Krause, Timothy S., VanSant, Kaitlyn T., Lininger, Andrew, Crowley, Kyle, Peshek, Timothy J., McMillon-Brown, Lyndsey
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
low earth orbit
optical constants
perovskite durability
perovskite solar cells
SOLAR ENERGY
space photovoltaics
thermal cycling
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Summary:Perovskite‐based photovoltaics are attractive for applications in space. The space environment is harsh with ionizing radiation, atomic oxygen, UV radiation, extreme temperatures, and thermal cycling. Herein, the thermal performance of perovskite active layer and perovskite photovoltaic devices in low earth orbit is analyzed. A 1 μm silicon oxide layer coupled with 500 nm zirconia thin film aid in cell thermal management is determined. The residual stresses between various layers in a device are modeled and it is proved that thermally induced mechanical failure of the perovskite (time years) is unlikely during operating lifetime of any mission. Target power conversion efficiencies are also shared to manage maximum operating temperature of a perovskite‐based device.
ISSN:2367-198X
2367-198X
DOI:10.1002/solr.202300468