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UK study: silicon solar cells could slash satellite power costs by 90%
Original: UK study says silicon solar cells could cut satellite power costs by up to 90%
A UK study suggests silicon solar cells could reduce satellite power costs by up to 90% compared with current space-grade technology. Standard silicon cells are far cheaper than the specialist cells traditionally used in orbit, though they must withstand radiation and extreme temperatures. If proven durable, the finding could significantly lower the cost of building and operating satellites, with implications for the fast-growing space industry.
Why now: The finding points to potentially large cost savings for satellite manufacturers amid a boom in space activity.
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