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What is a 3V solar cell?

This cell is a modified version of a 34.5%-efficient III-V solar cell that is manufactured through a process known as direct wafer bonding, where the III-V layers are first deposited on an aluminum gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate and then pressed together.

What is a III-V multijunction solar cell?

III-V multijunction solar cells are the primary power supply for space application due to its super high photoelectric conversion efficiency and better radiation resistance. Despite the high fabrication cost, it is widely used in different space applications.

What are third-generation photovoltaic cells?

Third-generation photovoltaic cells are solar cells that are potentially able to overcome the Shockley–Queisser limit of 31–41% power efficiency for single bandgap solar cells. This includes a range of alternatives to cells made of semiconducting p-n junctions ("first generation") and thin film cells ("second generation").

Are solar cells based on III-V Element Materials worth the cost?

The cost of producing solar cells based on compounds of III-V element materials –named according to the groups of the periodic table that they belong to–has confined such devices to niche applications including drones and satellites, where low weight and high efficiency are more pressing concerns than costs, in relation to the energy produced.

Why are III-V solar cells so expensive?

The other major cost in the production of III-V devices is the substrate on which they’re grown. Typically, this is a perfect single crystal of GaAs or Ge, but both substrates are too expensive to enable widespread terrestrial use of III-V solar cells.

What are the challenges of a III–V concentrator solar cell?

Other challenges for III–V concentrator solar cells include inhomogeneous light distribution caused by the concentrating optics, which can lead to significantly different current densities throughout the solar cell .