When fully developed, the quantum dot solar cells will be suitable for use in the following NASA applications: replacement for conventional triple junction cells on spacecraft, solar panels for next generation solar electric propulsion (SEP) spacecraft, and solar-powered high altitude, long endurance (HALE) aircraft. The lightweight, high efficiency solar cells to be developed in this program can be used in the following non-NASA applications: replacement for conventional triple junction cells on spacecraft, solar-powered high altitude, long endurance (HALE) aircraft, solar blankets for terrestrial power generation, and terrestrial solar concentrators.
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