Publication date: 17th February 2025
In this presentation the potential of metal halide perovskite solar cells for space power applications will be presented. This presentation will focus on our recent work on the feasibility of metal halide perovskites (MHPs) for space, which includes the assessment of the systems in low-intensity-low-temperature (LILT) conditions for outer planetary missions, in addition to exposure to high temperatures and variable radiation conditions that directly and independently impact the absorber and transporting layers of the devices. Here, the discussion will include a number of perovskite systems such as solution processed mixed Pb-Sn systems and the FAMACs family of MHPs, as well as blade-coated architectures. It will be shown that perovskites display remarkable tolerance to high radiation exposure and that while measurements do suggest high energy radiation negatively affects the transporting layers and interfaces in the devices: the perovskite absorber is not affected in any significant way. Moreover, these systems are observed to self-heal under ambient conditions in the dark demonstrating the unique behavior of perovskite solar cells and their potential for future space applications. This is further substantiated by high temperature measurements that indicate specific triple cation perovskites displays no appreciable or permanent degradation up to 500 K, supporting in particular their potential as candidate systems for future lunar missions. Finally, our recent work on multiple stressors and the effects of MHP solar cells on the ISS orbit will be presented which provide a more practical assessment of the systems in space.
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