http://gigaom.com/2012/03/23/the-future-and-fantasy-of-space-solar-power/ Sat, 18 May 2013 10:42:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://gigaom.com/2012/03/23/the-future-and-fantasy-of-space-solar-power/#comment-829976 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:36:09 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=503017#comment-829976 You forgot to consider the effect that low temperatures of space have on the voltage and overall power of photovoltaics, not to mention the sharp decrease in degradation rates.

]]> http://gigaom.com/2012/03/23/the-future-and-fantasy-of-space-solar-power/#comment-829131 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:45:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=503017#comment-829131 Great piece! Tom Murphy’s ability to write for the masses has obviously been greatly enhanced by his having taught to non-science majors!

]]> http://gigaom.com/2012/03/23/the-future-and-fantasy-of-space-solar-power/#comment-822609 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:31:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=503017#comment-822609 Very interesting article, but why referring to ‘old’ Si panels when HCPV panels of GaAs offer much more efficiency in conjunction with dual axis trackers like those from OPEL Technologies?

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