An Official Website of the United States Government
Wide Bandgap Nanostructured Space Photovoltaics
- Small Business Information
-
Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
- Phase 1
-
Fiscal Year: 2010Title: Wide Bandgap Nanostructured Space PhotovoltaicsAgency: NASAContract: NNX10RA87PAward Amount: $99,975.00
Abstract:
Firefly, in collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology, proposes an STTR program for the development of a wide-bandgap GaP-based space solar cell capable of efficient operation at temperatures above 300oC. Efficiency enhancement will be achieved by the introduction of InGaP quantum wells within the active region of the wide-gap base material. The introduction of these nanoscale features will enable harvesting of low-energy photons that are normally lost by transmission through the wide bandgap material. Successful completion of the proposed work will combine the high-temperature, radiation-tolerant wide-bandgap material with current-enhancing nanostructures to produce a high efficiency space solar cell capable of operating at higher temperatures suitable for near-sun missions. This achievement can result in significant cost savings as active cooling of PV systems would be unnecessary with this technology.Small Business Information at Submission:Business Contact:
Michael P. Nesnidal
Chief Technical Officer
6086980935Research Institution Information:Firefly Technologies
2082 Hackberry Lane Shakopee, MN 55379EIN/Tax ID: 476726493DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: NoRochester Institute of Technology
One Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623Contact Phone: 5854752480
Award Information
|
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
Branch: N/A |
Award ID: 95666 |
Program Year/Program: 2010 / STTR |
|
Agency Tracking Number: 090050 |
Solicitation Year: N/A |
Solicitation Topic Code: T3 |
Solicitation Number: N/A |