BS EN 16603-20-08 specifies the general requirements for the qualification, procurement, storage, and delivery of photovoltaic assemblies, solar cell assemblies, bare solar cells, cover glasses, and protection diodes suitable for space applications.
BS EN 16603-20-08 primarily applies to qualification approval for photovoltaic assemblies, solar cell assemblies, bare solar cells, cover glasses and protection diodes, and to the procurement of these items.
BS EN 16603-20-08 is limited to crystalline silicon and single and multi-junction GaAs solar cells with a thickness of more than 50 µm and does not include thin-film solar cell technologies and poly-crystalline solar cells.
Note: BS EN 16603-20-08 does not cover the qualification requirements for a specific mission.
Note: S EN 16603-20-08 does not cover the concentration technology, and especially the requirements related to the optical components of a concentrator (e.g., reflector and lens) and their verification (e.g., collimated light source).
Note: BS EN 16603-20-08 does not apply to the qualification of the solar array subsystem, solar panels, structure, and solar array mechanisms.
BS EN 16603-20-08 on general requirements for photovoltaic assemblies and components is relevant to:
Photovoltaic (PV) panels are comprised of individual cells known as solar cells. Each solar cell generates a small amount of electricity. Photovoltaics powers orbiting satellites and other spacecraft, and a majority of photovoltaic modules are used for grid-connected systems for power generation. When it comes to the manufacturing and use of space components, reliability, consistent performance and durability are crucial.
BS EN 16603-20-08 provides requirements for the detailed design, performance, qualification, manufacture, and acceptance testing that shall be adhered to while manufacturing of photovoltaic assemblies and components. This shall ensure the quality and performance of your product.
EN 16603-20-08:2014