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    Space-based solar power (SBSP or SSP) is the concept of collecting solar power in outer space with solar power satellites (SPS) and distributing it to...
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    SOLARIS is a space-based solar power (SBSP) proposal of the European Space Agency (ESA). The proposal calls for an in-orbit demonstration in approximately...
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  • Solar panels on spacecraft, covers using solar power on spacecraft Space-based solar power, is the concept using spacecraft in space for Earth power. This...
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    Spacecraft operating in the inner Solar System usually rely on the use of power electronics-managed photovoltaic solar panels to derive electricity from...
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    energy wirelessly for space-based solar energy. However, the value of SPS power delivered wirelessly to other locations in space will typically be far...
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    to power various devices or be stored in batteries. Solar panels are also known as solar cell panels, solar electric panels, or PV modules. Solar panels...
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    is not economically justified. Theoretically, for space-based solar power satellite designs, solar mirrors could reduce PV cell costs and launch costs...
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    Tree Solar chimney Solar-powered waste compacting bin Solar cooker Solar dryer Solar-powered fan Solar furnace Solar inverter Solar keyboard Solar lamp...
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    A rooftop solar power system, or rooftop PV system, is a photovoltaic (PV) system that has its electricity-generating solar panels mounted on the rooftop...
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    A solar-powered watch or light-powered watch is a watch that is powered entirely or partly by a solar cell. A model produced from 1978 by the Riehl Time...
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  • system, also called a PV system or solar power system, is an electric power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics. It consists...
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    (CPV, HCPV) and for solar panels on spacecraft, as the industry favours efficiency over cost for space-based solar power. Based on the previous literature...
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  • climate change. Sunshades could also be used to produce space solar power, acting as solar power satellites. Proposed shade designs include a single-piece...
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    Concentrated solar power (CSP, also known as concentrating solar power, concentrated solar thermal) systems generate solar power by using mirrors or lenses...
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    photovoltaic power station, also known as a solar park, solar farm, or solar power plant, is a large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic power system (PV...
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  • Solar power station may refer to: Concentrated solar power Photovoltaic power station Space-based solar power List of solar thermal power stations List...
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  • Solar air conditioning, or "solar-powered air conditioning", refers to any air conditioning (cooling) system that uses solar power. This can be done through...
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  • space Writing in space Outer space Spaceflight Space-based radar Space-based solar power Space and survival Space science Space station Space technology...
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    Solar cells' non-linear relationship between temperature and total resistance can be analyzed based on the Current-voltage (I-V) curve and the power-voltage...
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  • for solar cells. Solar cells have gone on to be used in many applications. They have historically been used in situations where electrical power from...
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    Solar-powered calculators are hand-held electronic calculators powered by solar cells mounted on the device. They were introduced at the end of the 1970s...
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    ground-based electrical supply. A solar cell converts sunlight directly into electricity, either for direct power or temporary storage. The power output...
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    photovoltaics Multi-junction solar cells (MJ) commonly used for solar panels on spacecraft for space-based solar power. They are also used in concentrator...
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    use in Space exploration Space-based radar – Use of radar systems mounted on satellites Space-based solar power – Concept of collecting solar power in outer...
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    Photovoltaic Power Plant went online in 2010. Huanghe Hydropower Golmud Solar Park reached 200 MW in 2012. In August 2012, Agua Caliente Solar Project in...
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    A photovoltaic system employs solar modules, each comprising a number of solar cells, which generate electrical power. PV installations may be ground-mounted...
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    Tamim, Baba (21 August 2022). "European Space Agency is considering major investment in space-based solar power". interestingengineering.com. Archived...
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    A solar vehicle or solar electric vehicle is an electric vehicle powered completely or significantly by direct solar energy. Usually, photovoltaic (PV)...
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    A solar inverter or photovoltaic (PV) inverter is a type of power inverter which converts the variable direct current (DC) output of a photovoltaic solar...
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    also known as hybrid solar collectors, photovoltaic thermal solar collectors, PV/T collectors or solar cogeneration systems, are power generation technologies...
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