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Old 08-18-08, 04:53 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by feld
Also, note that it is a concentrated cell at over 320 suns (1 sun is normal). Concentrated cells use lenses to increase the solar intensity that the photovoltaic sees. Now, don't get me wrong, concentrated cells are great. But they're also GENERALLY heavier and (in space applications) wear out faster as their lenses degrade.

feld
Good info there feld.
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