Satellite Applications Catapult
Concentrated Solar Simulator
The Satellite Applications Catapult and its partners are investigating concentrator photovoltaics and multi-junction solar cells for space-based solar power and terrestrial use cases.
They have identified a need for a concentrated solar simulator facility in the UK.
The required setup includes: - Concentrated solar simulator, capable of AM0 and AM1.5 spectrum light (with appropriate filters) and a variable concentration ratio with an upper bound above 500x.
The illuminated area should be at least 10 mm by 10 mm. - System enclosure for optical safety - Sample holders - I-V cell test equipment and software - Calibrated reference cells - Power supply and control unit (or control PC)
What the supplier must deliver
Concentrated solar simulator, capable of AM0
Concentrated solar simulator, capable of AM0 and AM1.5 spectrum light (with appropriate filters) and a variable concentration ratio with an upper bound above 500x.
The illuminated area should be at least
The illuminated area should be at least 10 mm by 10 mm.
Power supply and control unit (or control
Power supply and control unit (or control PC).
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- pipeline · Closed
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- MT228169
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