Center Innovation Fund: MSFC CIF
Print-Assisted Photovoltaic Assembly (PAPA)
Project Description
This proposal describes the development of an innovative method for the fabrication of thin-film photovoltaic panels. Print-Assisted Photovoltaic Assembly, or PAPA, uses advanced additive electronics manufacturing to print flexible paneling components around commercial off the-shelf (COTS) solar cells. This builds a fully functional solar panel via an automated process.
More »Anticipated Benefits
(i) Near Term: solar panel cost reduction and enablement of large scale production. Especially enabling for high power (highly capable) small spacecraft and swarms of small spacecraft. (ii) Long Term: capability for in-space solar panel manufacturing. Especially enabling for long-duration crewed missions.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Marshall Space Flight Center
(MSFC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Huntsville, Alabama |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Alabama
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