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High Efficiency Flexible Photovoltaic Blankets
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2011Title: High Efficiency Flexible Photovoltaic BlanketsAgency / Branch: DOD / USAFContract: FA9453-11-M-0147Award Amount: $100,000.00
Abstract:
ABSTRACT: MicroLink proposes a device that combines ultra-thin, high-efficiency, GaAs-based multijunction solar cells, made using our proprietary epitaxial lift-off (ELO) process, with a novel packaging approach that will result in high-efficiency, flexible photovoltaic blankets. MicroLink has developed a process that produces ultra-thin, flexible solar cells. In this project, these flexible solar cells will be incorporated into a flexible, polymeric solar sheet. The net result will be a sheet that has a high net solar conversion efficiency and that can be rolled or folded. BENEFIT: The ability to integrate highly flexible solar cells would provide a clear pathway towards the realization of a high efficiency solar blanket. Key areas of development to be accomplished in Phase I include interconnects, welding, and thin film packaging. The development efforts would lead to lightweight solar-powered battery charging units with widespread commercial potential in applications such as powering consumer electronics, sports, and camping.Small Business Information at Submission:Research Institution Information:MicroLink Devices
6457 Howard Street Niles, IL -EIN/Tax ID: 043511752DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees:Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: NoUCLA
Dept of Materials Sci&Eng
410 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095-Contact: Mark GoorskyContact Phone: (310) 206-0267
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Defense |
Branch: Air Force |
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Program Year/Program: 2011 / STTR |
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Agency Tracking Number: F10B-T05-0123 |
Solicitation Year: 2010 |
Solicitation Topic Code: AF10-BT05 |
Solicitation Number: 2010.B |