The stretched lens array (SLA): a low-risk cost-effective concentrator array offering wing-level performance of 180 W/kg and 300 W/m/sup 2/ at 300 VDC

This work presents a new stretched lens array (SLA), as a concentrator array used in the space environment. The recent improvements in the lens, solar cell, photovoltaic receiver, rigid panel structure, and complete solar array wing are described. In addition to excellent durability in the space environment, the SLA provides outstanding wing-level performance.

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